5 Tips To Stay Creatively Inspired for Knitwear Design & Content Creation 

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Your creative energy and passion is really inspiring..but you know sometimes you should take a complete break...no productive thinking at all...enjoy the small moments happening around you..you are always seeing through the lenses or behind them...this is how life goes by...so take complete breaks from time to time...no knits no camera no preoccupied plans...😊❤

Kika, you have changed my life in the last few weeks❤ I started knitting a few months ago and then I discovered your RU-vid channel and I listen/look and your videos everyday while I work and then after work I go into my knitting🧶 You give me such a great vibe and I love seeing someone that has the same passion for knitting that I have ever since I discover it. I've learned a lot from you and not just for knitting but also the way I see the world and about how I want to live my live. So thank you and keep doing videos ♾

Hi Kika, always such a joy to watch you. I totally agree with limiting screen time and love the idea of taking showers as a "refresher"! I also love skating as my workout for freeing the mind! Thanks for another good video!

Can’t wait for your book I’m so looking forward to knitting the patterns 😃 thank you for the tips too 😜x

When I hit a bit of a block I'll take a day off from knitting and crochet and use that time to organize my yarns or rearrange my craft area, not only is it so satisfying to have everything neat and tidy and in its place, I'll often rediscover yarn that I had forgotten I had and that always boosts my creativity. P.S. I just purchased your beautiful book and cannot wait to start knitting your wonderful patterns. Haven't decided which to start with yet, but I'll get there.

I love listening to your content. I’ve recently relocated to Switzerland from South Africa and I don’t have any friends or family around me now, so by listening to you it brings real joy to my life. Thank you so much 🙏 I have also purchased your book and I’m loving your patterns. Keep the joy 😅 Kathryn 🤗🩷🌸

Those were some great tips! I really appreciate the last one about fresh starts. It’s fun to think of how many fresh starts I might be able to make in my day. I think having. Few knits on the needles helps me too! Thanks KiKa! Hope you and your family are very well❤

Can’t wait for your knitting book to be published - I will be ordering! If that doesn’t inspire me, I don’t know what will. I really enjoy your beautiful channel. Thank you for sharing 😊🇬🇧

You inspired me to start knitting and now I'm so looking forward to your book! ❤️

Hi Kika, I am new here and I am very happy that I found your channel two days ago. I love knitting, this is my hobby since my childhood. I am 53 now, so I already have a long kmitting journey behind me and I am INSPIRED by your work. I also like the comments here, very useful tips!

I've watched nearly all of your videos, especially the knitting ones, and your positive, sunny energy is inspiring. I love how honest and open you are about your life and your work. Thank you for sharing.

Playfulness deserves more recognition! I find that often people misunderstand it for naivetè when it really isn't. My n°1 trick for getting inspired: taking a nap! When I feel overwhelmed, it's what helps me the most to disconnect and get a fresh start.

You are my favorite podcaster! I am patiently waiting for your book to be published so I can make all your patterns....I haven't seen one that I don't want for myself.

Great ideas! I was so inspired by the thought 💭 of white space that I paused the video and sat with my plants 🪴 🌱! 😉. It is so easy to get caught up with social media that your mind becomes jumbled. Thank you for another wonderful video. I came back after my break to watch the video and I felt refreshed! 🤗

I knit in my greenhouse + camping❤️

I’m like you. I feel guilty if I don't move mountains each day. A self destructive habit. I read a book that was very inspiring. It said to make yourself an Art Date at least once a week to garner inspiration . For me it’s visiting thrift shops, used book stores and gift shops in touristy areas. That’s usually when I wish I could teletransport straight home so I can start a project.

You are such an inspiration for me when I have felt like giving up on my own knitting ventures. Love your videos

Thanks for your fun and uplifting video! My tip for getting inspired: make sure you sleep well. If I feel really uninspired, that usually is because I'm tired. It helps to accept that in the moment and try again when I had a good night (or two) of sleep.

Whenever I need inspiration, I sing to God, worship Him; or I get fresh air, or study new, fun things. I will definitely try your exercise suggestion! I don't think people generally put enough stock in the fact that exercising introduces different chemicals in our brain.

Looking for inspiration is how I found you. It's been such a long time since I've worked on a project and I miss it.

I've just found your channel ❤️ wow, so inspiring, this is exactly what I've been looking for ❤️❤️

Thank you for all your videos, I love them all. About creativity, I read the book Creative Quest (from Questlove) and it really helped me to stay inspired and creative. You also inspire me to go back to knitting so thanks!

I pre-ordered your book! Can't wait!

I cannot wait for your book! I love your style and content :)

Hello! I can't knitting but I'm going to take crochet classes. I really want to be able to make beautiful pieces of clothing. You inspired me. I really enjoy your videos!

I love everything you knit. You are so inspiring. Can’t wait for your book. Silently hoping the Gianni sweater pattern is in it. Keep up the good work. Thank you for your videos.

Wow that sweater look so yummy......, hope that the autumn comes "early" in Finland so you can publish this pattern soon🧶🧶😻I`m so going to knit that sweater🦋🏔🐑🐏And thank you for an inspirational and motivating episode 👏🏻🌺😃Good summer to you🌼☀🍓

Your podcasts definitely give me inspiration and joy! Thank you!

I like your videos and I really like your less simple makes, especially what you showed of your old makes. I fully understand there are young ones Who are eager to learn because knitting is finally back on trend. You cannot imagin how we older women have felt it sad in the 80s and 90s to hide we loved knitting, in France at least. I love watching you, silje (silje knits) or knitting traditions or mell makes things or littlehumanknits.

Hey Kika! Loved this video! For inspiration sometimes for myself, it's getting out and doing something that has nothing to do with knit or crochet... Luke taking a workshop or class in ceramics, painting. And actually it sounds a little crazy but I took my motorcycle training last fall and after that it blazed my creativity and inspiration into something else! And I also feel and totally agree with the movement aspect. If I don't get movement and a vigorous workout in, I feel stagnant. Looking forward to reading what else inspires people too! 💛

i love that blue on you

Just discovered you! Really enjoying your videos (started with the wedding dress) and I am getting inspired.....🍍

Thank you for your tips! What I do is plan half hour different works. So knit for half hour, do some housework for half hour, walk for half hour etc

Check what yarn you have and just play with it 😊♥️

The tubular/italian bind off doesn't get that bulky if you skip the 2 or 4 rows with slipped stiches and just start binding off with a needle right after ribbing. 😊 Ps. Also looking forward to getting that book in my hands! 😍

Your blue sweater turned out so nice. 😀I need to make one

Thank you for all your wonderfull tips👍 love your podcasts🤩

I’m up for test knitting this sweater 😍

This was a great video and precisely what I needed just now. A long walk has been very helpful to me or even a short one to clear my head. I love your sense of style and love that blue sweater. Yes, please write up the pattern! Lastly, do you have "barber cords"? They are the ideal solution for a broken needle and then you can reattach your new needle to the other end and voila, you are back in business, as they say!

One of the things I often do in my writing and art is to turn it upside down. I suppose it is a bit like changing your position. I just turn the situation around or literally turn my work upside down, to switch up my perspective. Loved your video. Thanks.

always enjoying your videos :) Never heard of the 'fresh start'-tipp before, so cool! For me relaxing & walking in nature is always key... not that good with those at the moment 😅 but I am in full inspired mode, it needs to get out! :)) have a nice day

Love the jumper look forward to the pattern and what type of wool 🤗🧶

I have a creative podcast about knitting and sewing but sadly it s in French 😂😁 thanks for the video, always a pleasure 🙂 I cannot wait for your book to be available!

Hi Kika! I love the neck line! Can you teach us how to knit this lovely neckline? Kind regards, Sam

Love the pink cable sweater...kika could you suggest arm shaping tips for beginner sweater knitters..

Please look into you cinnamon twist cardigan, it has mistakes that are really anoying if you finish the pieces and find out you have to frog half of it. And its such a shame because the design is so lovely!!

Hi Kika, I love your videos. I just learned how to knit a couple of weeks ago by watching your videos. One thing knitting RU-vid channels don't talk much about is men's sweaters. I know that most knitted sweaters may be considered unisex, but are there things you would do, or things you might avoid when knitting a men's sweater? I'm afraid of spending months knitting a sweater then have it come out to frilly, or just something that is clearly women's fashion. p.s. I stay inspired by stepping away so that I can think about my projects without them in front of me. Some of my best ideas come when I am out of the house wishing I was at home working on them. Abraham

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When is the pattern for the pink cotton sweater out? Is exactly what I am looking for 😍

Kika what is the yarn and color of the pink sweater you had on at the end? 😌❤️😌

Hey you Knitters, Does anyone know what kind of Brushed Alpaca Colour the Blue Sweater is? Thank you for your help. Love from Germany

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If you are creative for a living, I think it's really helpful to have hobbies that aren't related to your work. Whenever I get burned out on knitting there's always drawing, music, dance, photography, writing, etc- switching up the creative outlet can be a great way to get the inspiration flowing again and you never know how it might influence your main craft!

Thanks for all you helpful tips. sorry about you needles.

pattern for this one?

You need some God in your life girl. He can settle all those unsettling places in your soul . :)