An Italian Knitting Podcast Ep. 30 | Ranunculus, Cindy Top, An Italian Bandana release, Ribbed Cami
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- 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.
// AN ITALIAN BANDANA
An Italian Bandana is a little neck accessory that will keep you company regardless of the season. Knit it in a cozy yarn for the wintertime or in a fresh plant-based fiber for the summer.
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#anitalianbandana
// WHERE TO FIND ME
- Instagram / anitalianknitter
- Ravelry www.ravelry.com/people/anital...
- Email anitalianknitter@gmail.com
// FINISHED OBJECTS
- Ranunculus in Isager Yarn Bomulin colorway 43
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- Cindy Top (test knit) by Kolibri by Johanna in Knitting for Olive Pure Silk colorway Soft Peach
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- "Custom Raglan" No Frills Sweater by Petite Knit and Tolsta Tee by CreaBea in Sandnes Garn LINE colorway 9062
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- An Italian Spring Shawlette by myself in Laines du Nord Poema
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- An Italian Bandana(s) by myself in Concept by Katia Silky Lace colorway 187
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- An Italian Bandana(s) by myself in Drops Belle colorway Dandelion
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- An Italian Bandana(s) by myself in Drops Lima colorway 9020 Pearl Grey
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- An Italian Bandana(s) by myself in Sandnes Garn LINE colorway 9062
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// WORKS IN PROGRESS
- Ribbed Camisole (test knit) by @handmadebyflorence in Knitting for Olive Pure Silk colorway Poppy Blue
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- Unofficial "Hemingway Skirt" (not a real pattern!) inspired by Hemingway Shorts by Lara Booth in Mondial Basic Lux Fine colorway 0236
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- Peacock Tee by leKnit in Balam Bamboo colorway 750
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// OTHER STUFF MENTIONED
- @SunDragonTipsTricks's life-saving Ranunculus playlist
• Knitting: Ranunculus K...
- Tutorial to add short rows at the bottom of a sweater
• Knit Talk - Ep 44 - Ad...
- Tutorial to stabilize neckline with crochet
• Stabilising a Stretchy...
- Knit Italy 2024
knititalia.com/
- @joyandknitting's inspirational icy drink
• 2 Finished Sweaters, P...
- Hemingway Shorts by Lara Booth
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// DISCOUNT
- Strikke it
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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
01:16 Finished object - Ranunculus
13:37 Finished object - Cindy Top (test knit)
17:47 Finished object - "Custom Raglan"
28:03 Finished object - An Italian Spring Shawlette (gradient)
30:19 Finished object - An Italian Bandanas + pattern release
36:41 Work in progress - Ribbed Camisole (test knit)
44:05 Work in progress - Unofficial "Hemingway Skirt"
49:37 Work in progress - Peacock Tee
53:51 Outro - Jak na to + styl
The Ranunculus sweater looks great on you with your adjustments!
Thank you! I'm glad that my efforts paid off 🎉
Hi so nice too watch your channel again ! You always have such lovely knits .
Your ranunculus turned out great. I can actually see the details. I like the twisted rib also.
Love your Raghlan Sweater ❤
Francesca I just came back from beautiful Italy. I stayed in Florence for a few days and visited and bought yarn from Campolmi Filati! I saw your video about Italian yarn and instantly knew where to head in Florence 😊 thank you xx
Hi Francesca- I made the shawlette and I loved the simple beautiful pattern. I love the Italian bind off. I think it is a beautiful bind off and I will be using it more. Thank you for your pattern
Your ranunculus looks beautiful!
Loved getting to catch up on all of your projects :) you are so talented! Congratulations on your move!
Quando ritorni dalle vacanze abbronzatissima il top peach ti starà benissimo!😍
Sure we made it through the last second! So much fun, Thanks, Francesca!! Lovely and inspiring projects 💕💗✨
I made your summer scarf last year and didn't realize you had more patterns - just downloaded them all and look forward to making them! Thank you for your generosity! Really enjoy your podcast! :)
I love the mods you made to your ranunculus, I took note of them. I think that bamboo knit shirt looks good. The colour seems to suit you in the video.
Congrats on your new home!! I don't knit sweaters at all, but your adjusted Ranunculus looks sooo very lovely on you!! See you next time.
😅Your ranunculus is one of the best ones that I have seen. Your sweater is exactly what I would want mine to look like. If I were you I would knit a few more. You looked great in it….just change yarn.
love the ranunculous you knitted :))
I love the bandanas AND all the books behind you 🥰😍 had to stop myself from creeping close to the tv to see which ones were on your shelf haha but I did spot Emily Henry 😅
Welcome back! Congratulations on your new home! Your Ranunculus is beautiful and it makes me want to finally make one. (I've had the pattern for ages but still can't get it started 😐) Thank you for the twisted rib tip with plant-based yarns.
My favorite podcast! ❤
Welcome back!🎉
Beautiful❤❤❤.Liebe Grüße aus Neuseeland. Ewa. Zurzeit bin ich bei meine Tochter hier.
Love your Ranunculus! It fits you perfectly now.
It was so good to see you.
Your Renunculus looked great on you, I'm so happy you decided to finish it. The Cindy Top also looked great.
I have knit two of your other patterns, and I love, loved them. They were so fun to knit. I will be casting this one on as well. Thank you so much for taking the time to write these patterns and share them with us.
Your Peacock Tee is so pretty I hope you will finish it. Do you think it is easier to make then the Renunculus?
Congratulations on your new home.
Take care
So great to catch up with you! I totally agree with you on the peach tank and creamy tee, not your “sparkle” colours. I had a tank, tee, and sweater that were “blah” on me, so I dyed them! It was not hard to do at all, and now I love them. I wasn’t wearing them anyway, so I had nothing to loose if they didn’t turn out. Here in Canada I used a product called Rit dye and also used their fixative to help keep the dye from fading. I did have my colours done a few month’s ago for fun and guidance, I am really happy I did. I used Carol Brailey online virtual service and she is amazing! (In case anyone is interested, she has a lot of you tube videos where you can see the before and afters) Looking forward to more episodes from you 💓
Another enjoyable time spent knitting watching your youtube! Recently made your 100 gm italian knitter scarf and was such a fun knit. Now looking to find a summer yarn 50 gm for the bandana. Thank you so much for your generosity with your patterns. Congrats on the Knit Italy reaching out for your design! Would so love to be there. I am 2cnd generation Italian American and have been trying to learn Italian for 2 years so enjoy downloading your patterns in Italian too 😉
Great to see you back.
Your peacock tee could be dyed I really enjoyed itv
I just found your podcast love your green sweater makes me want to knit one. Micheline from Montréal Canada. See you next Time🧶
I love your color choice for Ranunculus, and the yarn choice as well. It fits you perfectly!
I need to buy some green linen. Love your patterns. Thank you. 🫶🫶😘🤝🧶🍨🌞
So great to see you! Congrats on your new home! Love your projects! Was about to knit Ranunculus in Sandnes Garn Line, so it is very helpful to hear your experiences with plant-based fiber! Love from Cali!
I think the peacock tee looks great on you
Good episode! I'm now in need of your fruity water!!!
With the Top down sweater book, the guide says to put a wooden spoon or length of dowel in your armpit to ascertain your back width and to measure the depth of the armhole. The hummingbird beak is so long for a nectar eater. Our South Australian New Holland yellow/black honeyeaters' beaks arn't that long!
Hi Francesca, The peacock tee may need a scarf in some of that yarn and another yarn that would compliment your skin tone. Perhaps you can re-create the peacock pattern in a small neck scarf. It's a beautiful tee....enjoy wearing it.
Your Ranunculus is gorgeous. Great advice about the pattern modifications. I do love the pattern but I am not crazy about oversized and boxy patterns and fits. 🧶
Thank you, Francesca! I’m a learning knitter in California. I just returned from a Sister Trip to beautiful Tuscany. In Florence and Cortona, I bought yarn. 🧶🥰 Your Italian bandanna pattern is exactly what I need to create lovely items to hold the memories of this “trip of a lifetime.” 🇮🇹🌻 Grateful!
Lovely to see you again, Francesca! No episode with your sparkly quirkiness is too long imo. Some really gorgeous knits, I particularly love your green summer sweater. The paler colors might look much better with a tan - certainly worth a try! Or just add a bright bandana around near your face. Congratulations on the new house, enjoy!
Dear Francesca, try Dark Autumn color palette. Warm and deep colors might be yours …
Congratulations on your new home! I think you are a "winter" person with your dark colouring and olive skin. You would need a darker richer pink. But to your point, just wear the colours you like!
Do a dye test with scrapes from the Bamboo yarn and see if will take a color you like.
Hi ! Missed you ! My first ranunculus was a challenge too … never wore it because it was too big … but I decided to make mods also : I sized down a full needle size for body and ribbing and knitted the smallest size ! It actually worked and now I have another one on the needle lol it took me 2 years to even think of knitting it again but glad I did …
I love your description of your fruit water, Francesca, especially the sad peach! What a delightful podcast and what beautiful knits.
You are not the only person who didn't love the knitting experience of the Ranunculous. I do believe RetroClaude also complained about similar things. She tried to lengthen hers and turn it into a dress, but had issues with the fit around the shoulders.
I can’t wait for October and KnIT!!!!
With you all the way to the end. I think you're right; when you're more sun-kissed, the color will suit you better. Love the Italian Bandannas. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
Brava!
So Nice to see you again! Always enjoy your podcasts! Thank you!🥰
Your projects are amazing!
I love all your knits. I enjoy your podcasts very much. I think the neutral sweater looks good on you. Thanks for the bandanna pattern 💕💕💕
Hi Francesca, the Peacock tee is not too bad on you and, you know, you can always fix the look by wearing an accessory in your colours close to your face (a small bandana, a short necklace, earrings, even lipstick...). I always enjoy your videos, you're adorable ❤️❤️❤️
Your Ranunculus looks fabulous!! and the tank top you test knit and ended up short....the color and length looks fantastic on you!! You have the cutest body and you ROCK it!
You are delightful! Very engaging and positive!
Enjoyed seeing you again and all your beautiful knits. Very inspiring!!!! Enjoy your new home and look forward to seeing what you are inspired to knit for yourself next time!!❤
Love your podcasts! You are so articulate and so descriptive of all your projects. Thank you for your free patterns. I have made all of them many times. I will make your bandana. Thank you!
Hello again from MN. Thank you for another generously provided bandana pattern. Really cute. Love your humor. You have quite beautiful and predictable tastes in the way you prefer things to fit. Love that skirt too.
Happy to see you. Yes I was with you the whole time. I love your your pattern I have made 3 of them. Enjoy your new home
Love your knitting and videos! Congratulations on your Knit Italy submission! I wanted to say how much I appreciate your free patterns. They are pretty, comfy and simple.
Have a great summer Francesca 😊
Love all your makes and your vibrant personality. Thanks for sharing. :)
Your skirt is looking great. I am making a skirt too. It is The Dahlia skirt on Ravelry and has eyelets. Fun so far. ❤
Love your podcasts! You are so joyful. Wear the beige top. It looks nice on you. So does the peach top. You could always add a pop of color with one of your bandanas but you don’t need it.
The right colors do make a difference. When you put them near your face, you can tell if they make you look your best, or drag down your face. Your ranunculus looks great! Mine is too big, and I don’t know if I want to frog it and make again or not. Love your podcasts!
Welcome back! So good to see you and all your projects again. Sending you all happiness in your new home. That is so exciting to settle into a new environment to decorate. Enjoy the yard, I bet your kitty and daughter love it. I hope you have a very high wall otherwise kitty could hotfoot it over the fence and go exploring.
Congrats on the move! Love the book background.
Your mashup long sleeve turned out so well. I have been wanting something similar and I see Rebecca just released a long sleeve for the Tolsta so maybe I should see if it works.
of course I am still here watching you gal! I love the skirt, heard many good things about Mondim cotton , and as for the peacock tee, you could always dye it at home! I am gonna check that bamboo yarn. Lovely to catch up with you 🤗
I've missed your beautiful face on here! Nice to have you and all your knits back.
Thank you for this great podcast. I enjoyed it so much. You are making some pretty things. See you next time.
I’m still with you at the end of the episode 😊. So glad you’re back. Beautiful projects as always. I’m so bummed. I will miss the yarn festival by a couple weeks. I am finally going to Italy, but not until November. We are visiting Rome, Florence and Tuscany.
Lovely summer knits and wonderful colour in the ranunculus! I think there are so many pretty lace yoke sweaters that I won't hop on the ranunculus train at all, especially after hearing your experience of the pattern. 😅 Your arms are fabulous and toned, you should show them with pride!! ❤
Ahh love the longer episodes! I am so mad that these last years
I couldn’t attend the yarn festival, and it won’t be this year either😢 it is soooo cool that your pattern is the official one, good job girl🫶🏻✨(cannot wait to see how the skirt will turn out)
I missed you, Francesca! I’m knitting your Italian shawlette but mine will be full shawl in two cakes of 100 percent super wash merino from Vermont. It’s a gift for my daughter who lives in Oregon. For Christmas. Lovely pattern. Thank you so much. 688 yards.
When you don't like light colours, you can also try to die them 😊 (But in my opinion, both looked good on you 😅)
Love your Ranunculus. Shall take your advice and not do the increases before splitting for the sleeves. As I dont want an oversized garment. The Peacock tee is a lovely colour, you can wear it of an evening with a black pair of pants or skirt. As it has enough pattern to stand out on its own.
Congrats on moving into your new house! So happy to see you back here. Thanks for another great free pattern!
You look stunning in everything, I love all your pieces. If you are not in love with the colour of the peacock tee you could dye it over. Since it is so light in colour you have many options. Maybe you could do something really dark that wouldn't be joy to knit with?
Your Ranunculus is very beautiful. I love the colour. I also liked your Cindy top. I prefer it without the ties. I liked the look with the long skirt.
yes, I am still here!
Perfect pronunciation with Midori’s name 😊 just like Italian… Japanese uses short vowel sounds. I’m from Tokyo. Congratulations on new home 🏡 beautiful knit pieces
Yes, I still stayed until the end…..you kept me company while doing stockinette in the round!👀. All your knits look so nice on you! Maybe you could have started with a different color yarn in the yoke of your light neutral sweater, closer to your face…..?? But with a darker tan, I’m sure it will look great! ❤ Hope you are enjoying the new home!
Great to see you back again! Just wanted you to know I made your Spring shawlette in a lavender color, 100% cotton yarn (100g) and I love it! I agree with others who say to overdye your garments when you feel the color doesn't quite complement your skin tone. Your finished objects are too beautiful to give up on or give away.
Well done sticking with your Ranunculus, it was worth it but I am not ever going to make one! I think your Tank Top looks great on you, I have no idea why you don't like showing your arms they are great!! I can't wear cropped or tight fitted tops as I have a stoma bag (colostomy bag) which makes a bit of a bulge on my stomach but it,s fine I am 64 and I survived cancer so hey it's not a big problem!!
I really enjoy your Podcasts and am busy knitting your Italian Spring Shawlette. 😀
You said abandoned and I almost GASPED 🤣 I understand if you don't like the colour of your Peacock, I definitely think you could pull it off but if you don't feel comfortable then you just don't 🤷🏼♀️ maybe you can try dyeing it? 🤔
Also, the crochet method for the edge is exactly what I need!! Will look into that! My Lola top is stretching like crazy in the straps so maybe the crochet would help! 🙏
And got to say that the short rows in the back of your green summer raglan do really make it look so comfortable! Like you said - I love adding those to a cropped sweater for some extra coverage and it just makes it feel like it fits better 😊👌
Love the skirt; are you going to release the pattern when you're done? An Italian Skirt? Thank you for the scarf pattern! Love your green sweater.
I like your cropped top but if you want you could maybe add an inch or two of a lace? Either knitted or bought? Just an idea. Nice to see you again 🙂
Yes i am still with you ahah!!
Don't frog that peacock top . Just do duplicate stitch at the neck cast on edge in a colour that you do like and then on the cuffs and bottom cast off edge. I didn't think that colour washed you out on the podcast as much as you think. However, you must make use of hand knits. The little pop of colour in these places I mention might just work for you . Happy Knitting 💞
Fun episode! Enjoyed all your information on all the knits! The last yoke top was so pretty! Maybe you can just dye it a color that suits you better.
50:47 I think the color does suit you. However you could try to dye it (at first a swatch).
I would finish the peacock tee und dye it in a colour, that is more suitable for you.
Always still with you ❤ Love your knitted items, so beautiful and so creative! I am a new garment knitter and you continue to inspire me.
Well, as I Always thought the Ranunculus was overrated, it does not surprise me you had to adapt the pattern to be able to like the fit. Your bandana in the same yarn as your green sweater actually fits as a yoke on it...
59:10. I am still there and i am having a goed time ❤❤
I am not an expert, so might be that when it comes to bamboo fiber it's not a good idea, but maybe dyeing the Peacock tee is a possibility? 🙂
Thanks for a cosy episode. I like your ranunculus and also the last t shirt very much. If you dont like the color - why dont you dye it in another color?
Enjoy your new home 😄🌸
Hi Francesca, the Peacock tee is so nice... I'm stopping the video to comment. Have you think about dying it to make it to your taste?
Maybe you could dye the peacock tee into a colour you'll like better?
@ An Italian Knitter Podcast Hi Francesca I’m just going to start a Ranunculus. I love the look of yours. Did you use the smaller or wider collar? I don’t want it to be too loose.
Have you considered leaving your skirt length above the knee? It looks very good on you.
I like your Peacock tee. The stitch pattern is lovely. I like the color on you, but why not finish it and dye it in a rust color?
You should finish the peacock and maybe you could overdye it?
you could overdye your bamboo tee
I like your ranunculus!👌 🌟What needle size did you use for ribbing and for body?
Had to look at my Ravelry page www.ravelry.com/projects/anitalianknitter/ranunculus as I have a bad memory 😅 Apparently US 8 (5mm) for the ribbing and US 10.5 (6.5mm) for the body
Love the bandana, Francesca! While listening to you I dived into my stash and found a lonely single ball of KFO Pure Silk just waiting for the perfect pattern. I cast on straightway. Thank you 💕