An Italian Knitting Podcast Ep. 18 | Moonlight Cardigan, Anna Winter Sweater, Corran Sweater

[@denisemcgovern7666]

Good solution to borrow yarn from the collar. I'm looking forward to your summer knits. Thanks for creating the podcasts for us to enjoy.

[@teresaparmelee3319]

Thank you Francisca for sharing what you've done. Have a great weekend.

[@susiearmstrong2377]

I am so happy I found your podcast! I love the patterns you choose, the information you share about your projects, but most of all it is your effervescent personality! You make me smile and laugh😊 I look forward to going back and watching all the episodes I’ve missed ❤

[@Ana_teresa]

Hi Francesca, a tip! If you learn to knit in the Portuguese style, purling is much easier. You just knit in the continental method and then purl in the Portuguese method :)

[@maggieboo5368]

Hi Francesca, first of all I want to say big Thank you for making this podcast. I love the fact you are keeping it real, and how honest you are about your knitting skills and how much you spend on your projects. I especially appreciate the cost part of your podcast, and that you are knitting with yarn affordable for most of us this days. And I love how detailed you are talking about knitting your garments. So thanks a lot. Keep up the good work 🙂 Can't wait for more episodes 🙂🙂🙂

[@clairedeare1139]

Ciao Francesca and thank you for keeping me company. You always make me smile and inspire me with your makes.

[@franckbeth6473]

I like the cardigan. Long sleeves would indeed be a more practical option. 😊

[@AnItalianKnitter]

I totally agree! 👏

[@alyonal.2628]

Oh my god, Francesca, I adore your humor 😂🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@AnItalianKnitter]

Thank you 😂❤

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

Selma, from Little Big Knits told me about your podcast!

[@Zwetschkenzwerg]

Yeay, new Video!!!! 🥳🥰🎉

[@corneliagoldsmith6973]

Super nice pieces

[@nickcohen2454]

Your podcast/channel was recommended by KZbin because apparently all I watch are knitting podcasts and Italian language videos. I’m so excited that I get to travel to Italy in a month and will have to find a yarn shop at some point to purchase a souvenir.

[@SylviaTricote]

I actually thought you were wearing a a shawl at first! Hahaha it does look super cozy and the color is absolutely gorgeous!

[@AnItalianKnitter]

Thank you, Sylvia! 💚

[@SweetMountainCrafts]

Found your podcast because I am knitting the Moonlight Cardigan now as part of a KAL. Enjoyed watching and seeing what you are working on!

[@AnItalianKnitter]

Lovely! How are you liking the project so far? I know the designer is going to share instructions on how to add sleeves as well, so I hope to do that this fall to get a long sleeve cardigan.

[@susanadams4964]

Hi there from Scotland! I found you through Selma of Little Big Knits. I LOVE your podcast. You're so natural and fun.

[@EmoryLuceBaldwin]

Thanks Francesca, it was fun to see you and your knitting while I recover from Covid 😐. At least I have lots of extra knitting time this week! I’m knitting PK Stockholm sweater V Neck in a lovely spring lavender color, and I’ll steek it into a cardigan.

[@joanneyoung1081]

Nicely done. All your wips and acquisitions look so interesting and inspiring. Liked the cardi you were wearing.

[@amandamorgan672]

Great episode, Francesca. A few laugh out loud moments. I also tested the Moonlight Cardigan so its a shame I’m only just meeting you!

[@AnItalianKnitter]

Oh, what a coincidence! Love that! There wasn’t really a group chat, right? I don’t think there was a way for us to find each other 😬 Either way, nice to have you here now. Are you thinking about adding the sleeves to the cardigan too?

[@amandamorgan672]

@@AnItalianKnitter it’s a small knitting world! I loved how you styled the Moonlight … it made me think I may not need sleeves after all 😊

[@lenamarialinder]

Lovely episode! Thank you 😀 I am also knitting the Moonlight cardi in Smuksak Merino and Angel by Permin. Now when I saw your green version I want to make one in Line too! Thank's for your joy, sweatness - I really enjoy it! Greetings from Gotland Sweden

[@anikundason]

I was on the fence deciding on whether I should knit the moonlight cardigan. The complex beginning was scaring me because I don't have a lot of brain space these days. But if you can manage it I can give it a shot..haha

[@knittingflem]

Francesca this episode was super super fun! Thank you for that🥰🥰 (cannot wait to see the corran cardigan taking shape and know your thoughts about it!)

[@marissas8112]

Thanks for the perfect end to my Sunday evening Francesca! A pleasure as usual!

[@AnItalianKnitter]

Ooh thank you! ❤

[@eeeveeelieeen]

Love your videos. You always make me laugh. :)

[@Lara-Ingarbugli]

You are so funny and genuine Francesca! Really enjoyed this episode and I can’t wait to see your Corran take shape! ❤

[@jmcgraw121]

Loved this video Francesca! It was great to catch up with you and your knitting 😊

[@BeckyInCa]

Francesca, it's always a pleasure to spend time with you 😘

[@orangeblossomknits]

I love the vibe of the sweater with the crochet stripes. How did you like the process of making a crochet/knit combo? I'm terrible at crochet, so I'm not sure I could pull it off lol.

[@gabikuschelhuhn]

Dear Francesca, such a nice an fun episode. You made my day.

[@AnItalianKnitter]

Thank you, Gabi! I wasn’t sure I was going to film because I didn’t have lots and lots of projects to show off but I’m glad I did 😊

[@chrissy24-7]

I don't tend to like cardigans, but yours is in my favorite color, and the pattern, or maybe the yarn combo, makes it look like there are delicate, horizontal, skinny stripes, which I love 💕 so I might need to change my mind! It looks great on you, too. It's kind of a shame that your yarns were blowing out in the light as you held them up to the camera... They didn't look green, more white. 🐻‍❄️ 🌿

[@cynthiacarter8802]

I got some good information to help with my next sweater. The tip about blocking before the sweater is finished is my favorite. Thanks so much!

[@nicoleschouwey2077]

Hi Francesca, thank you for your interesting and in formative content, also love your sense of humour 😊

[@meibaola]

Hi Francesca, maybe I'm wrong, but I think baby alpaca is also from adult animals, only from the belly, where the fleece is super-soft... That would be pretty brutal to shear new-born calves 😂

[@AnItalianKnitter]

Whooops! I know nothing about alpacas. I should really research this. 😅

[@TheSablelou]

Francesca! I could not pause the video fast enough to purchase this beautiful cardigan pattern! I just purchased some beautiful red silk mohair! It will be perfect for this sweater!

[@AnItalianKnitter]

I’m happy you liked it! I hope your knitting experience will be enjoyable as mine was ❤

[@TheSablelou]

@@AnItalianKnitter Right after your Podcast I discovered Bilease, sorry I may be spelling this wrong . . .apparently a very historic fiber and textile area near Milan. My son lives in Germany and my dear husband and I are planning a Month long visit next year for our 40th Anniversary! I am already searching for yarn and yarn stores. I have switched this last year to all natural and rustic yarn. Your sweaters and knitting are all so inspirational!

[@francearchambault4218]

Oh my gosh Francesca, congratulations on scoring the Noro silk garden solo in the S01 colorway… I’ve been stalking Webs store in the USA for the last 4 months but no luck so far

[@AnItalianKnitter]

Thank you! I hope it’ll be enjoyable to knit and to wear 😅 I’ve been hearing about it for so long, I now have high hopes. This is the yarn store my husband got it from: thelittleknittery.com/products/1136?variant=40366020296856 It seems like they have it in stock as of right now 🤷‍♀️ I hope you’ll be able to get your hands on it!

[@sevka239]

Hi Francesca, when do you want to start the Terazzo Sweater? I was lucky to find the Noro yarn last week too and can't wait to start, but I also want to finish my wips and also would love to start with items for spring/summer.

[@gizmodog51]

Ciao Francesca. Love your knitting channel.Are you in the Friuli?

[@AnItalianKnitter]

I’m in Emilia Romagna. I do love Friuli though ⛰️

[@charlenecrochetcorner789]

I love the new cardigan,was it difficult to make? Was it costly for the yarn? I love the color on you. I would rather not have long sleeves maybe 3/4 sleeves would work. I am a purl hater also, I have never admitted that out loud but so glad it's out.

[@AnItalianKnitter]

Thank you, Charlene! I found the cardigan construction fairly easy and the pattern is quite clear. The most challenging part was picking up stitches and remember when to make certain increases (you might need pen and paper to keep track or maybe a row counter). You could also look on Ravelry and browse the existing projects and see what others say. As for the yarn I used Drops so it came out to be pretty affordable for me (of course it depends on one’s budget). For my size (small) it was 25 euros or so. I actually don’t know anyone who truly enjoys purling 😂 I think we’re not the only ones!

[@noamleora]

I am definitely not a sleeveless cardigan girl, I would never know how to style that. Unless it was made from cotton, and then I may wear it over my swimming suit. (But I'm not really a beach girl at my age 😁😁