Ciao! My name is Francesca. I'm an Italian knitter and I'm currently based in Italy, after a few years living (and knitting!) abroad.


// WHERE TO FIND ME

Instagram   / anitalianknitter  
Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/people/anital...
Email [email protected]


// FINISHED OBJECTS

Peacock Tee by leKnit in Balam Bamboo colorway 750 (overdyed)
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

Tolsta Tank square neck by ‪@the.creabea‬ in Drops Safran colorway Red Clay
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

"Hemingway Skirt" inspired by Hemingway Shorts by Lara Booth in Mondial Basic Lux Fine
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

An Italian Bandana by myself in Svarta Fåret Soft Lama colorway 22 Bleach Sand + Blue Sky Fibers
Woolstok Worsted colorway 1312 Drift wood (gifted by ‪@kuriaknits‬)
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

Elwy Hood by Tatsiana Matsiuk in Drops Air colorway Sweet Orchid
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...


// WORKS IN PROGRESS

"Poppy Sweater" following Poppy Tee by PetiteKnit in Cardiff Cashmere Classic in colorway Mos
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

BERLIN Scarf by Susanne Müller / Paulastrickt in CaMaRose Snefnug colorway 7386 Pudder
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

Lovely Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho in Le Wolle Nocciole colorway Nuvola
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...


// HYBERNATING

Mixed Rib Cami (test knit) by ‪@handmadebyflorence‬ in Knitting for Olive Pure Silk colorway Poppy Blue
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

Cozy Classic Light by Jessie Maed Designs in Knitting for Olive Pure Silk colorway Lemon Curd
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...


// OTHER STUFF MENTIONED

Hollyland Lark M2 microphone
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0CP7QXWPN

Cumulus Top by PetiteKnit
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

Simplicol Fabric Dye in Blackberry red
https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B01L...

Lisa from ‪@Lisamakes‬
  / lisakisch  

Skagen Tee by Witre Design in Drops Safran colorway Red Clay
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

Hemingway Shorts by Lara Booth
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

Skirt patterns
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Anna Winter Sweater by Luisa Rehkopf / Knitting Deer in Svarta Fåret Soft Lama
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

Erin from ‪@kuriaknits‬
  / kuriaknits  

Knit Italy 2024
https://knititalia.com/
  / knit.italia  

- ‪@kniteryna‬'s "Poppy Sweater" vlog
   • knit with me a perfect cashmere sweat...  
  / czvpejroq4d  

Stockholm Sweater by PetiteKnit in Filcolana Awetta + Tilia in colorway Light Truffle
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

This is Knit yarn shop in Dublin
https://thisisknit.ie/
  / thisisknit  

Monday Sweater by PetiteKnit in Le Wolle Nocciole colorway Sottobosco
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...

Sweet Shop Blanket by Laura Penrose
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anit...


// DISCOUNT

Strikke it
https://strikk.it/

Use FRANCESCAG10 discount code for 10 euros off a minimum order of 40 euros (I also receive a discount if you use this code!)


// CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
01:42 Finished object - Peacock Tee
05:44 Finished object - Dyeing adventures
10:15 Finished object - Peacock Tee (cont'd)
12:54 Finished object - Tolsta Tank
21:20 Finished object - "Hemingway Skirt"
25:54 Finished object - An Italian Bandana
29:02 Finished object - Elwy Hood
34:48 Work in progress - "Poppy Sweater"
45:25 Work in progress - BERLIN Scarf
49:57 Work in progress - Lovely Ribbed Hat
54:41 Hybernating projects
57:44 Outro

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Filmed on iPhone 13 + Hollyland Lark M2 microphone