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I'm Ira, a knitwear designer in Oslo, Norway. My patterns are beginner-friendly and come with video tutorials, so you can watch the tricky parts instead of guessing.

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Hi! I'm Ira (the one on the left)

I design knitting patterns that are easy to follow. Each one is written step by step and comes with video tutorials, so you can watch the trickier parts being knit instead of just reading about them.

On my YouTube channel, Bare Knit, I share a knitting podcast about what's on my needles, plus tutorials, guides and ideas for your next project.

I live in a forest in Oslo, Norway, and go for a walk there every day. A lot of my design ideas start on those walks. When I'm not knitting, I'm bouldering or hiking.

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Ira in a hand-knit Nordic sweater and a red and white striped headband, in a wooden cabin

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Cover Image for Did I Finish the Iceland Sweater? + a Sequin Dress and the Traveler Hoodie | Bare Knit Podcast Ep 10

Did I Finish the Iceland Sweater? + a Sequin Dress and the Traveler Hoodie | Bare Knit Podcast Ep 10

The Never Too Late sweater from my Iceland trip is finally finished! On my needles: my first knitted dress (with sequins!), a Weekend Tote, and a second Traveler hoodie. Plus the yarn and fiber I brought home from Iceland.

Cover Image for I Tried to Knit a Whole Sweater on a Trip to Iceland — Here's How Far I Got | Bare Knit Podcast

I Tried to Knit a Whole Sweater on a Trip to Iceland — Here's How Far I Got | Bare Knit Podcast

In this video, I’m taking you with me to the stunning landscapes of Iceland, but with a special twist: a travel knitting challenge. Join me as I attempt to cast on and bind off an entire project while on the go.

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Ranking My Most Used Knitting Tools | 2026 Knitting Advice

10 knitting tools that I actually use + 3 unexpected tools that will save you a lot of time and will definitely make you a better knitter.

Cover Image for Two most anticipated finished projects - Episode 9

Two most anticipated finished projects - Episode 9

Two sweaters fresh off my needles: a cardigan and a pullover. Both of them were quite a challenge to make but everything ended with a happy ending. If you want to know more about these projects, join this episode!

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12 Relaxing and Free Knitting Projects You Should Cast On Right Now

Looking for mindless knitting projects to help you relax? Maybe you need a project to work on while you watch a movie, commute, or socialise with friends? In this video, I'm sharing 12 of my favourite calming and easy knitting projects that you can work on anywhere.

Cover Image for Sweaters, socks, and a cowl - Episode 8

Sweaters, socks, and a cowl - Episode 8

Two sweaters on my needles: a cardigan and a pullover. I just finished knitting a cowl that I can't stop wearing, and I will share the recipe for my preferred way of knitting socks. If you want to know more about these projects, join this episode!

Cover Image for Everything I knit in 2025 - Accessories and a tiny BONUS

Everything I knit in 2025 - Accessories and a tiny BONUS

Let me walk you through all the accessories and adorable little things I knit this year, what yarns I chose, and how I feel about the finished object!

Cover Image for Trying on all the sweaters I knit in 2025 + a review of each item

Trying on all the sweaters I knit in 2025 + a review of each item

Let me walk you through each sweater I knit this year, what yarns I chose, and how I feel about the finished object!

Cover Image for Yay or Nay? My Top 10 Favorite Hand Knit Sweaters | Bare Knit Podcast

Yay or Nay? My Top 10 Favorite Hand Knit Sweaters | Bare Knit Podcast

In this episode, I dive deep into my wardrobe to show you my top 10 hand-knit sweaters. I'll start from those that I almost never wear and will finish with those that I basically live in.