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An Italian Knitting Podcast Ep. 20 | Corran Cardigan, Coffee Sweater Mini, a scarf designed by me!



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. This episode marks (more or less) my first year of having a knitting podcast AND reaching 5000 subscribers. Woohoo!

// WHERE TO FIND ME

– Instagram https://www.instagram.com/an_italian_knitter/
– Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/people/engfragui
– Email anitalianknitter@gmail.com

// FINISHED OBJECTS

– Corran Cardigan by Rebecca Clow @the.creabea in Sandnes Garn Line #corrancardigan
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/engfragui/corran-cardigan-test-knit

– Coffee Sweater Mini by kfb.studio in Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/engfragui/coffee-sweater-mini

– An Italian Summer Scarf(?) by me #anitaliansummerscarf in Sandnes Garn Line colorway Olive Green
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/engfragui/an-italian-summer-scarf-green-sample

– An Italian Summer Scarf(?) by me #anitaliansummerscarf in Knitting for Olive Compatible Cashmere Powder colorway
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/engfragui/an-italian-summer-scarf-cashmere-sample

// WORKS IN PROGRESS

– An Italian Summer Scarf(?) by me in Tahiti Brown colorway
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/engfragui/an-italian-summer-scarf-chocolate-sample

– Field Day Jacket by Ozetta in Cascade 220 colorway Straw
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/engfragui/field-day-jacket

– Half + Half Triangles Wrap by Purl Soho in Regia Premium Silk
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/engfragui/half–half-triangles-wrap-2

// PEOPLE MENTIONED

– @kuriaknits and our Cascade 220 Field Day Jackets
– @wooldone and her Bologna Yarn Crawl
– @apt.atelier and her one and only Half + Half Triangles Wrap
– @henrikssonlina and her lovely box of Line and gummy sweets

// 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
01:50 Finished object – Corran Cardigan (test knit)
10:19 Finished object – Coffee Sweater Mini (test knit)
17:49 Finished object – An Italian Summer Scarf(?)
23:25 Work in progress – An Italian Summer Scarf(?)
25:11 Work in progress – Field Day Jacket
30:28 Work in progress – Half + Half Triangles Wrap
34:46 Acquisitions
36:56 Outro

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31 comments

Mireille Giroux April 26, 2023 at 4:03 pm

Beautiful shawl. Cant wait for the pattern

Mimi April 26, 2023 at 4:09 pm

Hi friend, how many rows are in the lace repeat on the Corran.
Thank you.

Charlene Stevens April 26, 2023 at 4:23 pm

Your corran cardigan looks beautiful on you! And I really love the scarf that you have created and I’m excited to try the pattern, I think this will be a really fun summer accessory. I love all of your nets. You’re such a beautiful knitter. Looking forward to the next one!🥰🧶

stacy holohan April 26, 2023 at 4:35 pm

Oh I love your cardigan long! Beautiful!❤

stacy holohan April 26, 2023 at 4:40 pm

Oh the summer scarf! 😮 can’t wait to knit this

Therapy By Craft April 26, 2023 at 4:44 pm

Look at you, Ms. Italian Designer! Congrats on your kitting class and your new pattern. 🙂 And a HUGE congrats on getting closer and closer to your move-in day in your new home. Goals indeed!

My North Knit Corner April 26, 2023 at 4:45 pm

Love, love, love! Your Corran cardigan😍 ( I might just copy it😬). Your summer scarf is so beautiful. Can't wait to knit it! Thank you for another wonderful and fun episode🥰

pages and purls April 26, 2023 at 5:59 pm

Love this olive green line era you’re in right now 😅 funny enough the yarn I had ordered for my Corran cardigan just arrived as you werde talking about yours, and I can’t wait to cast it on. I’m definitely getting beach vibes from your version, it turned out beautifully ! 😊

Josie Jo Creates April 26, 2023 at 7:02 pm

Olive green looks great on you! 😁 And congrats on creating your first pattern – the scarves are beautiful! Once I decide to try a lace pattern, I will keep your pattern in mind 😍
Always love seeing your podcasts! ❤

ColorPop Knits April 26, 2023 at 8:13 pm

I think two balls in different colors of the same yarn may feel different because of the chemicals used to color them. Just a guess 🙂 Congrats on creating your first pattern!

Tina Fischer April 26, 2023 at 8:45 pm

I so enjoy your projects and humor. The new design looks very nice. My daughter was living near Bologna a few years ago as an au par in Funo. She enjoyed her time there except the train strikes that stranded her a time or two. Enjoy teaching your class!

shirleyknits123 - April 26, 2023 at 9:33 pm

I have yet to be successful at steeking 😢 but I'm so happy for your victory in modifying your daughter's cardigans. That garment is adorable. Also warm brown is a great color for you.

Stitching Matters April 26, 2023 at 10:34 pm

Another fabulous video! I’ll be sitting on pins and needles waiting for the new scarf pattern! It’s gorgeous and just the type of project I love to knit….I’ve already got the yarn picked out, so thanks for the heads up! Best wishes for a happy move-in! 😘

Amanda - Birch and Lily April 26, 2023 at 11:36 pm

Thanks for another wonderful video Francesca! I can't blame you for picking all the olive green yarn, it's such a beautiful color!

BeckyInCalifornia April 27, 2023 at 3:31 am

The green of your beach cardigan is one of my favorite colors. I also love the garter stitch because I'm a relatively new knitter and I like mindless knitting while I'm listening to audiobooks or watching YouTube channels. I love the two colors that you chose for your half and half shawl. They look gorgeous together.

sc00badive April 27, 2023 at 7:34 am

That little pink sweater looks adorable on your daughter. It's precious! I love the color too. The corran looks really good, I can see your vision for a beach cover up, it will be very stylish. You did a perfect job on both sweaters.

LaBeth Brewer April 27, 2023 at 11:51 am

I was knit-fluenced and knitted a half and half wrap. I absolutely love the finished object, it is sooo nice. However, I doubt I will ever ever make another one. It was surely a slog for me.

KukieKnits April 27, 2023 at 1:27 pm

Francesca – pattern writer extrordinaire and olive green aficionado, this episode was great and you're a delight.

Alice Hoyle April 27, 2023 at 5:56 pm

Another delightful podcast – I really enjoy your energy and positivity. Thank you for brightening my day

karen moran April 27, 2023 at 6:17 pm

Ciao Francesca, spero poter conoscerti a Bologna, 😊😊😊

marla sivak April 27, 2023 at 6:26 pm

Thank you for sharing your knitting. I love all of your projects! I am traveling to Bologna, Italy in June. I would love to go to a local yarn store there. Do you have any suggestions?

abigail.makes.stuff. April 28, 2023 at 1:06 am

I really love your summer scarf💕I need to knit a small one and pair it with a cumulus tee and a corran cardigan! (which I cannot get over your corran cardigan. Its so pretty)

leora noam April 28, 2023 at 6:49 am

Hi, I'm going to be in Napoli Italy next week. Any good yarn stores I could look for? I'm celebrating my 50th birthday and would love to come home with some special yarn from Italy ❤. Any suggestions? 🎉

And Sew On April 28, 2023 at 10:37 pm

Happy anniversary! Onward and upward. ❤🎉

Knits by Mandy May 1, 2023 at 2:47 am

Your Corran and the sweater for your daughter are gorgeous! Congrats on 1 year and 5k 🎊🎊🤗💞

Lina Henriksson May 1, 2023 at 11:34 am

Hahaha I kind of suspected that you wouldn't love the Djungelvrål but I do LOVE the super salty licorice so just had to include it for you to try 😂 and may I say – the super matchy matchy green line suits you very well! 😍👌 Congrats on one year, and 5k subscribers AND YOUR FIRST PATTERN! 🥳🥳 And I really get the beachy vibe from your Corran! Can totally imagine you wearing it at the beach with a drink in hand 👌

Celia Lopera May 1, 2023 at 9:17 pm

Congratulations for the milestone on subscribers. You are so fresh and natural. I enjoy all your videos.

Sandra R.O. May 3, 2023 at 1:22 pm

I'm a Canadian-born of Italian ancestry knitter. My parents came from the North Eastern part of Italy. I haven't been back to visit in two decades, but I am hoping to visit this summer, I have many relatives in Veneto/Friuli/Lombardy regions I'm planning to visit. Are there any places you would recommend visiting in regard to knitting? You are such a prolific knitter, I can't believe how many projects you have on the go. You have a keen eye for making your knits drape properly by using the proper yarns with the correct patterns. Amazing work!

Carmen Creamer May 4, 2023 at 1:58 pm

The yarn feels different on the half and half scarf possibly because of the dying process…darker colors sometimes require a different process that is harder on the wool and can affect how it feels.

hooked on AARD May 5, 2023 at 6:12 am

Your Corran Cardigan is stunning – I definitely get beachy vibes from it. All the best with your knitting class, the scarf is gorgeous!

Yael Brahms May 8, 2023 at 12:19 pm

I think your version of the Corran cardigan is the best of all versions I saw on Instagram. I am planning to knit your version, just haven't decided on sleeves length yet. So, thanks for the inspiration ❤

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