PROLOGUE: Introducing the "Today's Knit" that captured Kim Dae-ri's heart.
How to read this book

PART 1 Before you start knitting

Tool Introduction
Prepare the thread
Top-down and bottom-up
Understanding Gauges
Reading the design

PART 2 Basic Knitting Techniques with Large Needles

01| Nose picking
02| Knitting
03| Not hot
04| Stuffy nose
05| k2tog
06| ssk
07| kfb
08| pfb
09| M1L
10| M1R
11| M1L (An)
12| M1R (An)
13| Picking up snot from the nose
14| Picking up noses at the stage
15 | Needle Emptying
16|1st rubber band crochet hook finish
17|Cylinder knitting and magic loop
18 | Retail separation
19| How to Deal with Continental Knitting and a Broken Nose

PART 3: A Knit Sweater You'll Want to Wear Every Day

01| Cotton 3 Short Sleeve Top-Down Tee
02 | Fashion Aran Long-Sleeve Cardigan Set
03 | Phil Mohair Sua Luxe Balloon Top-Down Sweater
04 | Feel Air Peru Brioche Turtleneck Vest
05 | Seven Easy Top-Down Cable Knit
06 | Phil Gardening Turtleneck Top-Down Sweater
07| Cotton Mini Cone Bottom-Up Golji Sleeveless
08| Drifter Basic Vest
09| Drifter Unisex Top-Down Setup
10| Majestic Brioche Knit Zip-Up Cardigan
11| Cotton 3 Short Sleeve Top-Down Cardigan
12 | Cotton Mini Cone Twisted Bottom-Up Sweater

PART 4 ​​Knitwear accessories you'll want to wear every day

13| Butter 6 Twist Knit Bucket Hat
14| Satin Merino Wool Classic Aran Scarf
15| Phil Soft Finger Gloves
16| Solo Cashmere Hand Gloves
17| Phil Soft Broken Lip Socks

Appendix 1 Seven Easy Top-Down Cable Knit Symbol Pattern (Sizes 10, M, 2XL)
Appendix 2 Cotton Mini Cone Twist Bottom-Up Sweater Symbol Design (Sizes M, L)

Korea's No. 1 Large Needle Knitting YouTuber × Class 101's Top 10 Creators
For those of you wondering, “Is there a simple and stylish hand-knitted knit?”
The "Today's Knit" Style Suggested by Kim Dae-ri of Needle Story

There are many adjectives that follow the name ‘Needle Story Manager Kim’.
She is a practical worker named 'Kim Dae-ri' who works at the knitting company 'Needle Story' and a popular YouTuber who communicates with 220,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel of the same name.
At the same time, she is a millennial knitter who wrote the best-selling book, "Easy Top-Down Knit," and is also a TOP 10 creator on the online hobby course platform Class101, with over 7,000 likes and 100% student satisfaction.
Kim Dae-ri, literally the most popular knitting influencer right now, introduces the 'current knit' that many people enjoy wearing.
The characteristics of 'these days' NEETs' discovered by Manager Kim are simpler and clearer than expected.
A simple yet modern knit that you won't get tired of wearing every day!

"Kim Dae-ri's Easy Knits for Today" is a collection of 20 hand-knitted clothing and accessory patterns that showcase Kim Dae-ri's youthful sensibility.
Just like Manager Kim's motto, "Let's make knitwear that people would want to buy," these pieces are even more meaningful because they were created by selecting and customizing designs that he really wanted to wear.
From the chic yet comfortable brioche turtleneck vest, to the classic twisted sweater beloved by Ralph Lauren and Gucci, to the bucket hat that completes the hipster look.
As you watch the knit styling that Kim Dae-ri personally models, you will naturally feel a sense of challenge and think, "I want to try knitting it too."
If you want to add a touch of sophistication to your ordinary wardrobe, or if you want to try knitting something more sophisticated than a simple knit, this book will open the way.

Incorporating various knitting techniques
A richer and more sophisticated design

There are countless knitting techniques.
Among them, the top-down technique is an innovative knitting method that knits from the neck down in one go, which is fast and creates no seams, making the finished garment comfortable to wear.
However, due to the nature of the knitting method, top-down sweaters have limitations in terms of shape and design.
In this installment of "Kim Daeri's Easy Knits," you'll discover Kim Daeri's unique knitting style, which has become even more diverse by incorporating various knitting techniques, such as top-down, bottom-up, and brioche.
Based on the know-how passed down from her mother, the CEO of Needle Story and a first-generation knitter in Korea, she also worked hard to increase the perfection and technical sophistication of her works.


Unlike the previous work, which focused on winter sweaters, this book is also notable for showcasing clothes that can be worn all year round.
[Cotton Minicon Bottom-up Golji Sleeveless] that shows off different charms depending on how you wear it, [Fashion Aran Long-sleeved Cardigan Set] that is perfect for the in-between seasons with large temperature differences, and [Cotton 3 Short-sleeved Top-down Cardigan] that gives the effect of wearing just one summer outfit, pleasantly break the prejudice that 'knits are only worn in winter'.
[Minicorn Twisted Bottom-Up Knit] is a 2-in-1 design that can be worn with both short and long sleeves, so you can choose one that suits the season.
Of course, cozy and warm knits like [Phil Gardening Turtleneck Top-Down Sweater] and [Majestic Brioche Knit Zip-Up Cardigan] are also available, making the hearts of countless knitters who have spent the long winter knitting flutter.


“If the way you do it is difficult, it’s not Manager Kim’s style!”
From descriptive diagrams and QR videos to detailed process photos
Hand-knitting class that even beginners can easily follow

In fact, many people who are interested in knitting are hesitant when it comes to hand-knitted clothes.
Unlike scarves, which are made of flat surfaces, sweaters are made of three-dimensional materials from the outside, making them seem difficult.
But with Kim Dae-ri, it's different! This book is divided into four parts. Part 1 carefully covers the tools needed for knitting with large needles, types of yarn, gauge calculations, and how to read patterns. Part 2 provides detailed step-by-step instructions for basic knitting techniques like purling, adding, adding, and decreasing, with step-by-step photos and QR videos. Parts 3 and 4 introduce the production method for each piece, and since all patterns are written in text, even beginners who aren't familiar with knitting symbols and terminology can easily follow along.
For somewhat complicated processes such as turning, blocking the eye code, and shortening the brioche nose, QR codes are placed on the right side of the design so that you can refer to the videos.
For those who want to go beyond just knitting scarves and now knit a piece of clothing with their own hands, this book will serve as a solid guide.

From XS to 3XL
Find 15 clothes and 5 accessories in sizes that fit your body.

When Kim Dae-ri makes hand-knitted knitwear, the part he puts as much effort into as the design is the comfort of the wearer.
No matter how hard you work on a sweater, if it's uncomfortable or doesn't fit when you actually wear it, it will end up being just a waste of money.
This book offers sizes from XS to 3XL for each piece, helping readers create knitwear that fits their body type.
[Drifter Basic Vest] and [Drifter Unisex Top-Down Setup] are comfortable for both men and women to wear thanks to their generous size and basic design that makes them easy to move around in.
In particular, [Seven Easy Top Down Cable Knit] can be made in sizes for 1-2 year olds and 10 year olds, making it the perfect warm gift for children ahead of Christmas.