In Abruzzo, a Santo Stefano di Sessanio ho incontrato Valeria Gallese fondatrice di AquiLANA, un progetto che non è solo un’attività commerciale, ma una missione per ridare dignità alla lana italiana e ai suoi pastori. Valeria è una veterinaria che a 26 anni, dopo la laurea, si è appassionata al mondo della pastorizia. La suaContinua a leggere “AQUILANA: La Rivoluzione della Lana Abruzzese di Valeria Gallese”
Archivi dei tag:handmade
Ars gratia artis
ITA: (English below) Spesso mi chiedono perché non vendo i miei lavori, perché non monetizzo le infinite ore dedicate a questa passione. Questa domanda mi lascia sempre un po’ perplessa e mi fa dubitare di stare sprecando il mio tempo. Non nego che spesso mi mette anche in discussione e mi fa sentire ridicola. OgniContinua a leggere “Ars gratia artis”
COL TEMPO
ITA: Di recente, ho visitato le gallerie dell’Accademia a Venezia e sono stata colpita da “La Vecchia” di Giorgione. Nel dipinto la vecchia tiene un cartiglio tra le mani su cui campeggia la scritta “COL TEMPO”. Nel corso dei secoli gli studiosi hanno dibattuto per scoprirne il vero significato. È forse un invito a riflettereContinua a leggere “COL TEMPO”
Creating the Ruth Pullover by Irene Lin with Ito Kinu Yarn
Taiwanese designer Irene Lin is known for her refined and modern knitting patterns. I decided to make the Ruth Pullover using two skeins of Ito Kinu yarn, a very high-quality bourette silk. Yarn Choice I chose this yarn for its softness, its slight mélange effect, and its ability to drape beautifully. The result is aContinua a leggere “Creating the Ruth Pullover by Irene Lin with Ito Kinu Yarn”
Lucienne Sweater
As a knowledgeable knitter, I’ve encountered the delightful surprise of discovering new insights with each pattern I tackle. 😊 When I embarked on knitting the Lucienne sweater, I initially thought it would be another straightforward raglan design, top-down, with lace accents along the raglan lines. But as I delved into the project, I uncovered someContinua a leggere “Lucienne Sweater”
About perfectionism
So, you’ve finally finished that garment you’ve been slaving over for what feels like forever, right? You’ve knitted and purled, probably for days or even months. And now, every time you look at it, all you can see are the tiny hiccups, like that wonky stitch or the hem that you bound off too looseContinua a leggere “About perfectionism”
Summer yarn
Knitting with wool is truly incomparable. Its unmatched smoothness and elasticity provide a unique tactile pleasure. However, during the warm season knitters need to seek alternatives as our hands can never truly rest. In recent years, I have experimented with various yarns ideal for summer clothing, ranging from cotton to bamboo, silk, hemp, and linen.Continua a leggere “Summer yarn”
Auchnaha Cardigan
There are certain projects that hold a special place in my heart. One of my favorites is the Auchnaha cardigan designed by Kate Davies.This cardigan holds countless memories from the August when I began knitting it. From sunny afternoons under the umbrella at the beach to hikes to the Alpine huts, each stitch is intertwinedContinua a leggere “Auchnaha Cardigan”
Summer cardigan
This marks the completion of my first successful project with the assistance of my knitting machine, the LK150. An interesting aspect of this machine is its ability to replicate hand-knitted stitches accurately. This allows you to seamlessly transition between using the machine and traditional knitting needles. The hems, lace section, and sleeves were crafted byContinua a leggere “Summer cardigan”
Retrobottega Venezia 