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.
Disclaimer: You’ll see Instagram usernames for the majority of the questions that appear in this video: this is because I have been given explicit consent from those users. Whenever you see usernames that are covered up, that's because I couldn't acquire explicit permission so I didn't feel comfortable sharing.
// WHERE TO FIND ME
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anitalianknitter/
- Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/people/anitalianknitter
- Email [email protected]
// STUFF MENTIONED
- Flicking technique by @verypinkknits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y547Q5Hjcuo
// 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
01:22 Knitting - How/when did you learn?
03:36 Knitting - First project?
04:23 Knitting - Most worn knit/sweater?
05:10 Knitting - Favorite garment?
06:12 Knitting - Favorite project?
07:05 Knitting - Pattern I would knit over and over?
07:37 Knitting - Favorite thing to knit?
08:16 Knitting - Favorite yarn?
09:32 Knitting - Favorite superwash yarn?
10:31 Knitting - Favorite knitting accessory?
11:03 Knitting - Favorite and least favorite patterns?
12:39 Knitting - What would you cast on?
13:48 Knitting - Least favorite part of a project?
14:26 Knitting - Knitting pet peeve?
14:59 Knitting - Your knitting style/technique?
16:08 Knitting - Advice for first test knit?
17:24 Knitting - How many hours/day to you knit?
20:33 Knitting - Do you knit for your family?
22:06 Knitting - How do you choose next project?
22:51 Knitting - What's in your Ravelry queue?
23:50 Knitting - Pattern you really want to make?
24:44 Personal - How are you?
25:09 Personal - Why are you so cute?
25:15 Personal - Do you love me?
25:23 Personal - How old are you?
25:32 Personal - Your typical day?
27:57 Personal - Favorite holiday location?
28:40 Personal - You lived abroad, where?
30:03 Personal - Where would you like to live?
31:02 Personal - Any interest in other crafts?
31:41 Personal - Current favorite book?
32:40 Personal - Does your daughter want to knit?
33:20 Personal - Favorite sweet/savory snacks?
34:13 YouTube - How did I start my channel?
35:14 YouTube - Favorite part about community?
36:11 YouTube - Most unexpected thing?
37:25 YouTube - Episode in Italian?
39:01 My day job - Tell us more + how do you balance all?
40:51 My day job - Career as knitting designer?
41:47 My day job - Favorite programming language?
41:58 Outro
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Filmed on iPhone 13 + Hollyland Lark M2 microphone