Love your podcast energy! That green colour Italian yarn is GORGEOUS on you 😍 Thanks for sharing your sweater details and making me smile . have a great day 💓
Tracey, the random comment picker gave me your name! Are you interested in the Dad’s Sweater pattern by any chance? If not, no worries and I will draw a new winner. Happy Holidays 🎄
I also don't knit christmas gifts. I can knit gifts during the year but I give them when I finish them - beanies, headbands, ankle socks, baby hats & booties etc small. But I only make them if I feel that the someone would like the colour and would have use for it. My nightmare is that someone wouldn't appreciate it. So I better not knit gifts unless there is a great inspiration. I think your Dad's sweater is gorgeous! I think I would like the sleeve fit. I wonder what's the difference between Monday and No frills if they are both raglan constructions and you don't want the amount of positive ease in Monday - so why not just knit a No frills? 😅 it seems to me that Petite knit makes so many similar designs that don't differ so much from each other.
Annika, you have a point 😅 I think people like simple raglan constructions and cannot get enough, so they (me included!) are willing to get their hands on all the raglan patterns they can find 😂 That said, the Monday sweater (compared to the No Frills) has a folded collar and a three stitch raglan (instead of one stitch raglan), but one could probably make these adjustments on the No Frills, without following a pattern.
@@AnItalianKnitter I get it - I also get excited of all the cozy loose fit patterns that are released all the time (my thing is dropped shoulders sweaters😂), but then I remember I have the Weekend slipover pattern from which I can make and have made so many different sweaters and slipovers. But of course sometimes it's nice just to follow a pattern and don't use energy to modifications, maybe that's why. 🧡
I truly enjoyed watching your projects. I would love to knit one Dad’s Sweater for my self. And that green Nocciole, my goodness. Really beautiful. Thank you for sharing
Lovely to spend some evening knitting time with you, as always 🤩 complimenti on your Dad’s Sweater, it’s a very flattering fit! And though I love knitting raglan sweaters I started to wonder recently wether drop shoulder or set-in sleeve construction like this would fit me better 🤔 it definitely suits you! when it comes to Christmas knitting, I took it upon myself this year for the first and last time ever 😂 I have around 10 gift knits, half of them in 2x2 rib, and am definitely tired with them by now. So today I picked a cardigan for myself that was in its project bag for two months now 😎 I love my family but honestly I knit for them during the year too, while I only have two hand knitted sweaters 🙈 so next year will be the year of selfish knitting 🎉
Oh my, 10 gift knits are A LOT! I hope everyone who will receive one will love it as much as you or I would ❤️ It’s definitely interesting to try different shoulder/sweater constructions and compare the fit. So far the only one I didn’t particularly like are circular yokes (even increases across the yoke instead of raglan increases). 🤷♀️ Set-in sleeves and raglan are both equally comfortable for me and I would say they’re my favorite. Good luck with experimenting! Nice to see you here again ❤️ I appreciate your support.
Ciao Francesca, stupendo il Dad's sweater, I love the cut, the fit, the simplicity and your colour choice. I also love the colour and drape of the green one, but not the shape, so I second your frogging it, I do think that the dad sweater's ease is the best on you (but again, I don't like oversized things). Also loving all of your wraps and shawls, the half and half is stunning. I am all about gift knitting, but as I always say, "to each their own" and "you do you"...since I have so far in my knitting life ONLY been gift knitting, I plan to start knitting for myself in 2023...lets see if I can do it, and I totally agree, it is somewhat stressful to knit with deadlines - plus in my case all the fitting of different people😅😅 I guess when i finish all of my projects I will only knit one gift at a time taking it real slow and sticking to knit during the year and not for Christmas...take care 🧶🧶
Another lovely episode, Francesca. I love your Dad sweater. It looks fab on you. I feel the same way about knitting Christmas gifts. It just adds too much stress for me at an already very busy time of the year. Instead, I usually make each of my children and my husband a pair of socks for their birthday.
I only knit 'gifts' if a person specifically asks for it. I'm currently knitting a jumper for a cousin of mine. I (almost) never give myself a deadline and make sure the recipient know that that is the case. This helps me manage the pressure so it can still be fun for me.
Your Dad;s Sweater turned out with a great fit on you in spite of your preference for raglans. Of course, most garments look wonderful on you! I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on gift knitting. I try to stay away from gift Christmas knitting or crochet, but sneak in birthday knitting/crochet from time to time. I understand totally about the pressure otherwise.
Your Dad's sweater is so beautiful! I'm very interested in this now because of the shoulder options. Thank you for sharing that detail about the pattern.
Really love the Dad Sweater, love the colour and how it looks on you, but personally I wouldn't tuck the front in as I have a bit of a belly now (due to menopause and a bladder prolapse! oh yeah just loving my 60's) The little scarf is cute 😍 Love your Podcasts too xx
Buon Giorgio! I live in Toronto Ontario Canada but my parents were born and lived in the Marche area until they were married and moved to Canada. I really love your podcasts. You are happy and informative. I would love the “Dad’s Sweater” pattern. Your sweater looks so nice on you and the colour is exquisite. Simple but elegant…. Buon Natale 🎄
I feel the same as you about gift knitting. If someday I run out of projects I want to make them maybe I will have easy projects to knit throughout the year 🤷🏻♀️ probably not 😂
I think I saw your testknit for Dad's Sweater for the first time and from that day, I waited for it to be released! I'm looking for a more basic sweater for spring and seeing your version od DS and also Monday Sweater really helped me with my choice, so thank you! Happy knitting :)
Your Dad’s Sweater looks great…rust has become my new favorite color. I don’t gift knit for Christmas…if I feel led to knit something for someone, I make it and gift it straight away. No one is promised tomorrow so why wait to give a gift. Have a wonderful day!
The instructions are very clear! 💯 However, if you’re looking for advice, as a first sweater I would probably go for a raglan sweater (No Frills by PetiteKnit is one but there are many more!) instead of a set-in sleeve (Dad’s Sweater), but you do you! Good luck either way and happy knitting 😊
im so happy i found you on youtube!!!!! it is such a pleasure to listen to you and watch your beautiful pieces!!!!! It is also a great help in terms of colour choices, since i have also dark hair and eyse!!!!! i have already made a knitting plan 2024 based on your experience!!!!!! thank you so much for putting effort in so good and detailed videos!!!!!! hugs from Denmark
Love the dad sweater I think my husband will love one. I liked the small scarf number 1 and find that small knits like that are great for Christmas gifts for friends and family 😅
I love the extra ease in your Monday sweater! It shows off the lovely drape of the yarn and looks generous and luxuriant. I think it would look great with a half tuck. But I respect your preference for less ease. The Dad’s sweater is so beautiful. Also love the way you say ‘merino’. I’m from Yorkshire but will be saying merrrreeno like an Italian Knitter from now on 😂 Such useful reviews, thank you, Francesca xx
Cheryl, I’m laughing quite hard 😂 I hadn’t realised my pronunciation of “merino” was so strong, although anything I pronounce is a bit accented, honestly. Either way, yes, please join me and she shall pronounce “merrreen” together ❤️ I haven’t touched my green and huge sweater but we’ll see. I’ll keep you posted!
Thank you for your beautiful suggestions, love all your patterns. The dad sweater is wonderful, that color is stunning 🤩 Half Fisherman rib is lovely to do, I am knitting a shawl for my granddaughter in that stich 😻
You made me laugh with your comment about the Italian bind of. It's my favourite but sometimes I also just do the combined one just out of laziness and be done. The dad's sweater seems such a nice fitting piece, would love to try it out. I'm planning on my next half and half wrap with a bright color for some happiness during the dark days. The turmeric looks amazing. Happy knitting.
There are so many options and color combos for the half and half! I’m curious to know what you’ll end up choosing. I’m already dreaming about another one. I’m thinking white and navy blue. We’ll see!
Dad's sweater is on my list of favorites...I love your version! I actually love it so much, that I had already bought a yarn in the same color yesterday, with that specific pattern in mind 🙂
Thank you for your lovely podcast. I appreciate your knitting for yourself and not feeling compelled to do all the gift knitting. I may need to start a garter stitch shawl in alpaca. Thank you for the inspiration 🎉
Yes, Margaret, please join me in my cloud of alpaca goodness. ❤️ I’m almost done and cannot wait to finally wear it. It’s getting chilly here and our heating broke yesterday.
Your green yarn is beautiful, but I agree about deep armholes. They pull up the body and can be difficult for wearing jackets. My ideal would be the green color in the Dad Sweater pattern. I like the fit of set in sleeves with short row (?) shaping.This year I made hats for all of mt cousins and their kids (22), but that was because I am caring for my mother and lots of empty hours to fill. It was economical, as i had lots of leftovers- each hat is a different color/yarn.
Oh my! TWENTY-TWO hats sound like an absolutely record 👏 They are so lucky and I hope they all appreciated their hand knit gift as much as you or I would. I haven’t actually touched nor fixed my green sweater but I’ll try to get to it this weekend. Changing the pattern (in favour of the Dad’s Sweater) would mean frogging the yoke as well and I don’t know if I want to do that… It would be stunning though! ✨ Thank you for stopping by and happy knitting!
Hi Francesca, loved this episode. With Petite Knit patterns, if there is more ease than I like in the finished measurements, I also check the sizing/ease of the same pattern in the Junior version; sometimes these are closer to my desired finished ease etc. I’m 5’2” B35”W28”H37”.
Love your Dad's Sweater! When you showed your In The Dark Shawl I was knitting on my Harvest Pocket Wrap and I immediately saw yours with pockets at the end as well. Just a thought!
I wonder if I’ll ever be bothered to knit a sweater for my husband 😅 If so, I’ll probably go for the Dad’s Sweater. We would be quite cute together, if I do say so myself.
Ciao Francesca! What a lovely video. The neckline on that Dads sweater is stunning. I made the Monday Sweater Junior for my son- that green yarn looks soooooooooo soft!
I'm still watching the video, I love the color of the Ozetta sweater, and that pattern too. How do you knit so fast? I love to knit things for my family but there's only so much time, and money available for that. I keep spending money on yarn, it has become an addiction. I have to stop, and knit what I have, before buying more. Then, I watch your videos and others, and I want more! Right now I'm knitting a size 2T dress in Buttercup yellow for my nieces little girl Hazel. The project is on my ravelry page, it's called Hazel's Dress. The pattern is adorable and since it's so small, I'm making a lot of progress. I'm going to knit my first pair of socks soon. After learning about the Shadow Wrap Heel & Judy's Magic Cast on. I'm all set to knit all socks starting at the toe, and moving up the leg with a perfect shadow wrap heel in the middle. I didn't like the look of a gusset, and having a seamless toe only makes sense. I can't wait to see how they turn out. I love your triangles wrap, how did you decide on color, there are so many gorgeous options?
It’s so wonderful you have lots of projects on the go and planned! I love having more than one project on the good too, so that I can pick up the one that suits my mood at that time. I have quite a good amount of knitting time throughout my day because I work from home (no time wasted on driving to work for example) and also because I knit while I’m playing/chatting/caring for my daughter in the evenings and even when I accompany her to bed 😅
I always love watching your videos while I knit! Your dad sweater looks fantastic! I would love to knit one in Knitting For Olive merino and silk mohair in the colour plum clay. 😍
I love your Dad's Sweater especially the colorway. It is so warm and lovely to look at. As for gift knitting, I only knit for myself and my partner who is very knit-worthy. I dislike the entitlement many non-knitters seem to have towards hand-knit items. I even have coworkers I'm not close to ask me to knit them things for free.... sorry ma'am, not happening. I do admire people who knit for others but I'm like you, not looking for more stress. Also, everytime I see your knit in the dark shawl, I'm desperate for it. It looks so~~~ cozy!
My “in the dark” shawl is almost done and I cannot wait to wear it! My heating broke yesterday (I’m quite worried honestly, as we don’t know when they’ll manage to repair it) so it’s the perfect timing! Thank you for stopping by, Marissa ❤️
I love, love love that green sweater, the shade is gorgeous!!! And you showed a blip of the blue they offer, gorgeous! Can I get Le Wolle in the US? I've googled it and can't find a website for Le Wolle. I'd like the dad sweater pattern, I really like that the shoulder is on the shoulder and not halfway to the elbow.
Giulia (Wool Done on Instagram), who’s one of the people behind that gorgeous, gorgeous yarn, offers it on her website at: www.wooldone.com/yarn/le-woolle-nocciole-lana-e-angora However I’m not 100% sure she ships to the US. I will ask her and report back! In the meantime I confirm that the color is stunning. 💚
I ordered the same yarn in aa different color to make the balloon sweater by petite knit and that is the yarn called for in the pattern. 💕 that's my suggestion for the yarn you purchased 😁 I love knitting gifts but not for Christmas, I knit birthday gifts for the ones I love. And not everyone, because some people just don't wear knitwear as I have learned by making my daughter a knitted tank to she has never worn. 😏
I'm already wearing drawstring fleece pants 😂. 🌺 I didn't know fisherman's rib was 75 percent knitting... How the heck do folks complain about that? 😆 I have to try it. I'm doing gift knits this year, it's been easier because I don't go to work, knitting relaxes me. I also decided I can give hats and also give cards with an "upcoming handmade gift in progress" notes if I can't finish soon enough!
I must say that this is half fisherman’s rib: looks like regular fisherman’s rib on the right side but doesn’t on the wrong side. Regular fisherman’s rib would have your regular 50% of purl stitches unfortunately 😞 The gift card for the upcoming knit is such a cute idea! I love your relaxed attitude towards gift knits. That’s what we should all strive for 👏
Ciao Francesca!!! Il tuo "Dad's sweater" è bellissimo. Sono contenta che ti ho trovata. Sono di origine greca ma essendo sposata con un italiano, sono anni che vivo in Italia. Seguo tanti podcast inglesi ma trovando te posso avere tanti informazioni su filati che posso acquistare dall' Italia. Grazie mille per le idee e le informazioni. Poi la tua semplicità è la nota più piacevole di questo podcast. Sei veramente veloce, fai tante cose. Attualmente io ci provo con il "seli sweater" e va troppo lento 🥴😂
Ciao Maria! Io pian pianino sto iniziando a provare sempre più filati italiani, anche di piccoli produttori locali. Spero di darti altri consigli in futuro. Un saluto intanto! 👋
I was planning a lot of gift knits but the more I thought about it and the more my partner and I talked I realized that I would only knit gift for people that we truly feel would love them and take care care of the hard work. So that made the list a lot shorter and we have not promised anything so if I change my mind then no one will be hurt.
Heather, you knit one sweater MORE THAN ME for my husband 😂 I only stuck to gifting him socks and scarves. Knitting him a Dad’s Sweater would actually be the way to go for me, if I’ll ever be bothered to knit him a garment 😂
Always such a joy to watch your podcast😁 Love your enthusiasm🥰 Your Dad's sweater looks so good!! The color👌 I knit some christmas gifts. But I don't put pressure on my self. I only knit gifts if I want to. I knit mostly socks (Dk weight, so it goes fast😉) and hats. But my husband and oldest son wants sweaters so they will get that❤️ Wishing you a great weekend☕️🧶
Oh my goodness I have been knitting the Oversized Seasons Cardigan wrong lol. I can't believe it! Yours is looking amazing btw. Where are your jeans from? They look super comfy.
Haha I now know what’s up with your cardigan and knitting full fisherman’s rib is not technically doing it wrong, but it’s doing it slower for sure 😅 My jeans are a couple of years old and from a brand called Tezenis (I found them here in Italy, not sure if this is a brand you can find somewhere else too).
Hi Francesca, it's a really inspiring video! Love the colors of your dad's sweater and Monday sweater. I was also struggled to decide interesting and easy Christmas gifts this year. Then I decided to make Sophie scarf for the ladies in the family, and beanie for Papa, which are all quick knits as simple and light objects. I chose the beanie pattern "ribbed hat recipe" by Norman, he also made RUclips video for it. See you in your next podcast!❤
Camelia, it’s so thoughtful of you to knit scarves and hats for your loved ones. I hope they’ll love their hand knitted gifts as much as you or I would ❤️
Grazie per la compagnia mentre lavoro questo enorme, infinito scialle traforato. Il prossimo progetto dovrà essere a maglia rasata!!! 😆 Magari proprio il Dad's sweater, chissà...
Congratulations on completing your dad sweater.😊 I'm currently looking for a sweater pattern that I can knit in a strand of yarn and a strand of mohair. Something I have never knit with.
I was thinking about knitting the Classic pattern by Espace Tricot, but the Dad’s sweater is also a beautiful pattern! I would love to win the pattern 😊
I personally feel really stressed about Christmas knitting... I feel like everybody expects me to kit them something. They don't realise how much time and money goes into them. I would love to gift my loved ones an friends something knitted but I don't want to be so stressed. Dezember is stressful enough. I considering to knit my brother a dads sweater 😉 Have a nice beginning of December ❤
It’s not fun to explain that our time is not free and that even for a hat it still takes a good few hours… but it has to be explained so that we’re not stuck knitting stuff we actually don’t want to knit 😅 I hope your December will be as relaxing as it can be, Marla.
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Love your podcast energy! That green colour Italian yarn is GORGEOUS on you 😍 Thanks for sharing your sweater details and making me smile . have a great day 💓
Thank you, Tracey! I love that color too and that’s why I plan to put in some effort to have it come out fitting perfectly. Good luck to me 😅
Tracey, the random comment picker gave me your name! Are you interested in the Dad’s Sweater pattern by any chance? If not, no worries and I will draw a new winner. Happy Holidays 🎄
@@AnItalianKnitter I would love the pattern!! Thanks so much !! 😘🥰😁 I am TRace44 on Raverly if that is the way to send it 😊
At the age of 73, I mostly knit for the young that have no time!
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That’s so kind of you, Bonnie! ❤️
I also don't knit christmas gifts. I can knit gifts during the year but I give them when I finish them - beanies, headbands, ankle socks, baby hats & booties etc small. But I only make them if I feel that the someone would like the colour and would have use for it. My nightmare is that someone wouldn't appreciate it. So I better not knit gifts unless there is a great inspiration.
I think your Dad's sweater is gorgeous! I think I would like the sleeve fit.
I wonder what's the difference between Monday and No frills if they are both raglan constructions and you don't want the amount of positive ease in Monday - so why not just knit a No frills? 😅 it seems to me that Petite knit makes so many similar designs that don't differ so much from each other.
Annika, you have a point 😅 I think people like simple raglan constructions and cannot get enough, so they (me included!) are willing to get their hands on all the raglan patterns they can find 😂
That said, the Monday sweater (compared to the No Frills) has a folded collar and a three stitch raglan (instead of one stitch raglan), but one could probably make these adjustments on the No Frills, without following a pattern.
@@AnItalianKnitter I get it - I also get excited of all the cozy loose fit patterns that are released all the time (my thing is dropped shoulders sweaters😂), but then I remember I have the Weekend slipover pattern from which I can make and have made so many different sweaters and slipovers. But of course sometimes it's nice just to follow a pattern and don't use energy to modifications, maybe that's why. 🧡
Love your Dad’s sweater!
Love you give certain features about the patterns. It’s good to know, it often piques an interest or put it on the list.
That’s great feedback. Thank you, Joanne 🙏
I love the finishing on the Dad’s Sweater! I also can’t imagine a more perfect colour for it than the rust you chose.
Thank you for always making me smile. I enjoy watching your excitement in knitting. I really love the Rust Color of your finished Dad Sweater!
Thank you, Teresa! ❤️
The Dad Sweater seems like such a great pattern and your version is so beautiful.
I think the Dad’s sweater is a classic. Your rust color is my favorite and I would love to knit it 😊
I truly enjoyed watching your projects. I would love to knit one Dad’s Sweater for my self. And that green Nocciole, my goodness. Really beautiful. Thank you for sharing
Lovely to spend some evening knitting time with you, as always 🤩 complimenti on your Dad’s Sweater, it’s a very flattering fit! And though I love knitting raglan sweaters I started to wonder recently wether drop shoulder or set-in sleeve construction like this would fit me better 🤔 it definitely suits you! when it comes to Christmas knitting, I took it upon myself this year for the first and last time ever 😂 I have around 10 gift knits, half of them in 2x2 rib, and am definitely tired with them by now. So today I picked a cardigan for myself that was in its project bag for two months now 😎 I love my family but honestly I knit for them during the year too, while I only have two hand knitted sweaters 🙈 so next year will be the year of selfish knitting 🎉
Oh my, 10 gift knits are A LOT! I hope everyone who will receive one will love it as much as you or I would ❤️
It’s definitely interesting to try different shoulder/sweater constructions and compare the fit. So far the only one I didn’t particularly like are circular yokes (even increases across the yoke instead of raglan increases). 🤷♀️ Set-in sleeves and raglan are both equally comfortable for me and I would say they’re my favorite. Good luck with experimenting!
Nice to see you here again ❤️ I appreciate your support.
Love the Dad sweater! That colour is beautiful on you. ❤
Ciao Francesca, stupendo il Dad's sweater, I love the cut, the fit, the simplicity and your colour choice. I also love the colour and drape of the green one, but not the shape, so I second your frogging it, I do think that the dad sweater's ease is the best on you (but again, I don't like oversized things). Also loving all of your wraps and shawls, the half and half is stunning. I am all about gift knitting, but as I always say, "to each their own" and "you do you"...since I have so far in my knitting life ONLY been gift knitting, I plan to start knitting for myself in 2023...lets see if I can do it, and I totally agree, it is somewhat stressful to knit with deadlines - plus in my case all the fitting of different people😅😅 I guess when i finish all of my projects I will only knit one gift at a time taking it real slow and sticking to knit during the year and not for Christmas...take care 🧶🧶
I do know that 2023 is your year of selfish knitting and I will keep you accountable ❤️ Are we ready to start knitting hats?
Another great podcast. Loved all your sweaters especially the dad sweater. The colour looks good on you too.
Another lovely episode, Francesca. I love your Dad sweater. It looks fab on you. I feel the same way about knitting Christmas gifts. It just adds too much stress for me at an already very busy time of the year. Instead, I usually make each of my children and my husband a pair of socks for their birthday.
I only knit 'gifts' if a person specifically asks for it. I'm currently knitting a jumper for a cousin of mine. I (almost) never give myself a deadline and make sure the recipient know that that is the case. This helps me manage the pressure so it can still be fun for me.
Your Dad;s Sweater turned out with a great fit on you in spite of your preference for raglans. Of course, most garments look wonderful on you! I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on gift knitting. I try to stay away from gift Christmas knitting or crochet, but sneak in birthday knitting/crochet from time to time. I understand totally about the pressure otherwise.
I’ve been loving the dad‘s sweater ever since you shared the testing process - and it looks ✨stunning. Love your podcast 🫶🏻
Really like the Dad sweater. Always nice to watch you.
Your Dad's sweater is so beautiful! I'm very interested in this now because of the shoulder options. Thank you for sharing that detail about the pattern.
Your dad's sweater looks lovely.. great job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Your dad's sweater looks fabulous. Well done, I'm really into the plain knits right now.
Thank you for the episode. You are fun to listen to. Your Dad’s Sweater looks nice!
Would be lovely to knit up a comfy and cozy dad’s sweater.Everyone needs one 😍
Really love the Dad Sweater, love the colour and how it looks on you, but personally I wouldn't tuck the front in as I have a bit of a belly now (due to menopause and a bladder prolapse! oh yeah just loving my 60's) The little scarf is cute 😍 Love your Podcasts too xx
Lovely as always. Thanks for sharing and making me smile 🥰
Buon Giorgio! I live in Toronto Ontario Canada but my parents were born and lived in the Marche area until they were married and moved to Canada. I really love your podcasts. You are happy and informative. I would love the “Dad’s Sweater” pattern. Your sweater looks so nice on you and the colour is exquisite. Simple but elegant…. Buon Natale 🎄
I feel the same as you about gift knitting. If someday I run out of projects I want to make them maybe I will have easy projects to knit throughout the year 🤷🏻♀️ probably not 😂
I think I saw your testknit for Dad's Sweater for the first time and from that day, I waited for it to be released! I'm looking for a more basic sweater for spring and seeing your version od DS and also Monday Sweater really helped me with my choice, so thank you!
Happy knitting :)
Your Dad’s Sweater looks great…rust has become my new favorite color.
I don’t gift knit for Christmas…if I feel led to knit something for someone, I make it and gift it straight away. No one is promised tomorrow so why wait to give a gift.
Have a wonderful day!
Your Dad’s Sweater is lovely! As a beginner knitter, long time crocheter, I think I could actually try one for myself. (Maybe?!)
The instructions are very clear! 💯 However, if you’re looking for advice, as a first sweater I would probably go for a raglan sweater (No Frills by PetiteKnit is one but there are many more!) instead of a set-in sleeve (Dad’s Sweater), but you do you! Good luck either way and happy knitting 😊
Thank you so much for your advice! 🥰
im so happy i found you on youtube!!!!! it is such a pleasure to listen to you and watch your beautiful pieces!!!!! It is also a great help in terms of colour choices, since i have also dark hair and eyse!!!!! i have already made a knitting plan 2024 based on your experience!!!!!! thank you so much for putting effort in so good and detailed videos!!!!!! hugs from Denmark
Hi Francesca, i love your podcasts. You are a very talented girl. Your Dads sweater looks lovely. Keep it up
You ALWAYS make me smile, thank you ❤❤
Love the dad sweater I think my husband will love one. I liked the small scarf number 1 and find that small knits like that are great for Christmas gifts for friends and family 😅
I love the extra ease in your Monday sweater! It shows off the lovely drape of the yarn and looks generous and luxuriant. I think it would look great with a half tuck. But I respect your preference for less ease. The Dad’s sweater is so beautiful. Also love the way you say ‘merino’. I’m from Yorkshire but will be saying merrrreeno like an Italian Knitter from now on 😂 Such useful reviews, thank you, Francesca xx
Cheryl, I’m laughing quite hard 😂 I hadn’t realised my pronunciation of “merino” was so strong, although anything I pronounce is a bit accented, honestly. Either way, yes, please join me and she shall pronounce “merrreen” together ❤️
I haven’t touched my green and huge sweater but we’ll see. I’ll keep you posted!
It s always a joy listening your podcast! Well done! I will very much like to try the Dad s sweater pattern! Wish you well!
Cami👋
Dads sweater looks great !!! Happy knitting!
Thank you for your beautiful suggestions, love all your patterns. The dad sweater is wonderful, that color is stunning 🤩 Half Fisherman rib is lovely to do, I am knitting a shawl for my granddaughter in that stich 😻
Your granddaughter is a lucky gal! Thank you for stopping by, Kris ❤️
You made me laugh with your comment about the Italian bind of. It's my favourite but sometimes I also just do the combined one just out of laziness and be done. The dad's sweater seems such a nice fitting piece, would love to try it out. I'm planning on my next half and half wrap with a bright color for some happiness during the dark days. The turmeric looks amazing. Happy knitting.
There are so many options and color combos for the half and half! I’m curious to know what you’ll end up choosing. I’m already dreaming about another one. I’m thinking white and navy blue. We’ll see!
The Dad’s sweater looks like a very clean pattern. I think it would look good on my broad shoulders.☺️
Dad's Sweater looks awesome in the Fall Rust color!
When you mentioned that the Dad's sweater has two different fits, makes me want to knit one (or more for the men in my life). Yours look so cozy
Thank you for your lovely podcast! The rusty color of your 'Dad's sweater' suits you so well. Happy weekend for you and your family 😀
I love your Dad’s sweater and would love to try it myself!!
I love your Dad's sweater, it looks great on you.😁 Always a pleasure to watch your episodes🥰
What a wonderful podcast! The "Dad's Sweater" pattern looks amazing! Grazie!
Dad's sweater is on my list of favorites...I love your version! I actually love it so much, that I had already bought a yarn in the same color yesterday, with that specific pattern in mind 🙂
Thank you for your lovely podcast. I appreciate your knitting for yourself and not feeling compelled to do all the gift knitting. I may need to start a garter stitch shawl in alpaca. Thank you for the inspiration 🎉
Yes, Margaret, please join me in my cloud of alpaca goodness. ❤️ I’m almost done and cannot wait to finally wear it. It’s getting chilly here and our heating broke yesterday.
I love your Dad’s sweater. The color, the fit, everything about it is perfect.
Thank you for another inspiring podcast.
Your green yarn is beautiful, but I agree about deep armholes. They pull up the body and can be difficult for wearing jackets. My ideal would be the green color in the Dad Sweater pattern. I like the fit of set in sleeves with short row (?) shaping.This year I made hats for all of mt cousins and their kids (22), but that was because I am caring for my mother and lots of empty hours to fill. It was economical, as i had lots of leftovers- each hat is a different color/yarn.
Oh my! TWENTY-TWO hats sound like an absolutely record 👏 They are so lucky and I hope they all appreciated their hand knit gift as much as you or I would.
I haven’t actually touched nor fixed my green sweater but I’ll try to get to it this weekend. Changing the pattern (in favour of the Dad’s Sweater) would mean frogging the yoke as well and I don’t know if I want to do that… It would be stunning though! ✨
Thank you for stopping by and happy knitting!
Hi Francesca, loved this episode. With Petite Knit patterns, if there is more ease than I like in the finished measurements, I also check the sizing/ease of the same pattern in the Junior version; sometimes these are closer to my desired finished ease etc. I’m 5’2” B35”W28”H37”.
Wow! I’ve never thought about that 🤯👏 Great idea!
Love your Dad's Sweater! When you showed your In The Dark Shawl I was knitting on my Harvest Pocket Wrap and I immediately saw yours with pockets at the end as well. Just a thought!
I’ve never considered adding pockets! It’s quite an interesting idea, thank you for sharing, Lisa! 🙏
Your Dad's Sweater turned out lovely 👍
I would love to try the Dad's Sweater! I love your color choice on you!🤗
Another great episode! The Dad's Sweater pattern looks like a great for my husband, I will check out the test knitters version on Ravelry.
I wonder if I’ll ever be bothered to knit a sweater for my husband 😅 If so, I’ll probably go for the Dad’s Sweater. We would be quite cute together, if I do say so myself.
Ciao Francesca! What a lovely video. The neckline on that Dads sweater is stunning. I made the Monday Sweater Junior for my son- that green yarn looks soooooooooo soft!
Claire, thank you for letting me know. I didn’t even know there was a Junior version 😅
I love your dad’s sweater 🥰 I would like to have one for myself :) looks very comfy :)
I'm still watching the video, I love the color of the Ozetta sweater, and that pattern too. How do you knit so fast? I love to knit things for my family but there's only so much time, and money available for that. I keep spending money on yarn, it has become an addiction. I have to stop, and knit what I have, before buying more. Then, I watch your videos and others, and I want more! Right now I'm knitting a size 2T dress in Buttercup yellow for my nieces little girl Hazel. The project is on my ravelry page, it's called Hazel's Dress. The pattern is adorable and since it's so small, I'm making a lot of progress. I'm going to knit my first pair of socks soon. After learning about the Shadow Wrap Heel & Judy's Magic Cast on. I'm all set to knit all socks starting at the toe, and moving up the leg with a perfect shadow wrap heel in the middle. I didn't like the look of a gusset, and having a seamless toe only makes sense. I can't wait to see how they turn out. I love your triangles wrap, how did you decide on color, there are so many gorgeous options?
It’s so wonderful you have lots of projects on the go and planned! I love having more than one project on the good too, so that I can pick up the one that suits my mood at that time.
I have quite a good amount of knitting time throughout my day because I work from home (no time wasted on driving to work for example) and also because I knit while I’m playing/chatting/caring for my daughter in the evenings and even when I accompany her to bed 😅
Love the Dad's sweater! Really like that rust colour! And love your videos! X
I always love watching your videos while I knit! Your dad sweater looks fantastic! I would love to knit one in Knitting For Olive merino and silk mohair in the colour plum clay. 😍
I had my sweatpants on even before you suggested it! 😂 Love your projects Francesca. 10/10! The Dad sweater is dynamite.
This made me smile so much ❤️
@@AnItalianKnitter you are awesome! Merry Christmas.. hope you are knitting your little heart out.
Your Dad's Sweater is perfect! I would love to try it.
I always love your yarn and pattern choices! I have definitely been wanting to make a dad sweater and now I am convinced that I must have one!
I have been looking for a simple set-in sleeve pattern. I would love to try Dad’s
I love The Dad’s Sweater, especially that it is size inclusive and that it has a broad shoulder option. Your color choice is beautiful.
I love your Dad's Sweater especially the colorway. It is so warm and lovely to look at. As for gift knitting, I only knit for myself and my partner who is very knit-worthy. I dislike the entitlement many non-knitters seem to have towards hand-knit items. I even have coworkers I'm not close to ask me to knit them things for free.... sorry ma'am, not happening. I do admire people who knit for others but I'm like you, not looking for more stress. Also, everytime I see your knit in the dark shawl, I'm desperate for it. It looks so~~~ cozy!
My “in the dark” shawl is almost done and I cannot wait to wear it! My heating broke yesterday (I’m quite worried honestly, as we don’t know when they’ll manage to repair it) so it’s the perfect timing!
Thank you for stopping by, Marissa ❤️
@@AnItalianKnitter Oh no! I hope you can get it fixed asap! Cozy up with all the knits in the meantime!!!
Dad’s sweater looks very nice and I love the color 😍
Your dad’s sweater looks great, makes me want to make one
The dad's sweater looks like a perfect basic!
Your dad’s sweater looks great! Very inspiring, I’ve never done that shoulder construction. Would love to give it a go! ❤
I’m on a journey to try all kinds of different constructions and it has been quite fun so far. Good luck experimenting!
Love the dad’s sweater the color suits you well! Another great episode!
The DAD sweater is lovely 🥰
Dad’s sweater looks great. Nice job!!
Love the Dad's Sweater and the fit on you is perfect.
I love, love love that green sweater, the shade is gorgeous!!! And you showed a blip of the blue they offer, gorgeous! Can I get Le Wolle in the US? I've googled it and can't find a website for Le Wolle. I'd like the dad sweater pattern, I really like that the shoulder is on the shoulder and not halfway to the elbow.
Giulia (Wool Done on Instagram), who’s one of the people behind that gorgeous, gorgeous yarn, offers it on her website at:
www.wooldone.com/yarn/le-woolle-nocciole-lana-e-angora
However I’m not 100% sure she ships to the US. I will ask her and report back!
In the meantime I confirm that the color is stunning. 💚
I ordered the same yarn in aa different color to make the balloon sweater by petite knit and that is the yarn called for in the pattern. 💕 that's my suggestion for the yarn you purchased 😁
I love knitting gifts but not for Christmas, I knit birthday gifts for the ones I love. And not everyone, because some people just don't wear knitwear as I have learned by making my daughter a knitted tank to she has never worn. 😏
Ooh the Balloon Sweater looks pretty cool! I hadn’t considered that. I will take a good look 👀
Your Dad's sweater is gorgeous. You achieved a terrific fit. I'm a slow knitter so am not a gift knitter.
I would love to try to knit the Dad’s Sweater! Your’s looks great!
I'm already wearing drawstring fleece pants 😂. 🌺 I didn't know fisherman's rib was 75 percent knitting... How the heck do folks complain about that? 😆 I have to try it. I'm doing gift knits this year, it's been easier because I don't go to work, knitting relaxes me. I also decided I can give hats and also give cards with an "upcoming handmade gift in progress" notes if I can't finish soon enough!
I must say that this is half fisherman’s rib: looks like regular fisherman’s rib on the right side but doesn’t on the wrong side. Regular fisherman’s rib would have your regular 50% of purl stitches unfortunately 😞
The gift card for the upcoming knit is such a cute idea! I love your relaxed attitude towards gift knits. That’s what we should all strive for 👏
Ciao Francesca!!! Il tuo "Dad's sweater" è bellissimo. Sono contenta che ti ho trovata. Sono di origine greca ma essendo sposata con un italiano, sono anni che vivo in Italia. Seguo tanti podcast inglesi ma trovando te posso avere tanti informazioni su filati che posso acquistare dall' Italia. Grazie mille per le idee e le informazioni. Poi la tua semplicità è la nota più piacevole di questo podcast. Sei veramente veloce, fai tante cose. Attualmente io ci provo con il "seli sweater" e va troppo lento 🥴😂
Ciao Maria! Io pian pianino sto iniziando a provare sempre più filati italiani, anche di piccoli produttori locali. Spero di darti altri consigli in futuro. Un saluto intanto! 👋
@@AnItalianKnitter Ti seguo è prendo spunti. 😉
I was planning a lot of gift knits but the more I thought about it and the more my partner and I talked I realized that I would only knit gift for people that we truly feel would love them and take care care of the hard work. So that made the list a lot shorter and we have not promised anything so if I change my mind then no one will be hurt.
Hey Bobbi! 👋 Shortening the list was so smart. Well done, your future self will thank you. ❤️
Your dad's sweater is looking wonderful and I would really like to knit one
I would definitely love to have the pattern to the Dad Sweater! Thank you!,!
Veramente bello il dad's sweater e stavo proprio pensando di provare la combinazione merino- kidsilk di Knitting for olive!
L’unico problema è che, una volta provata, ne vorrai ancora 😂
I like your Dad’s sweater! I’m always looking for a sweater to make my husband (though I’ve only knit him one so far).
Heather, you knit one sweater MORE THAN ME for my husband 😂 I only stuck to gifting him socks and scarves. Knitting him a Dad’s Sweater would actually be the way to go for me, if I’ll ever be bothered to knit him a garment 😂
Always such a joy to watch your podcast😁 Love your enthusiasm🥰 Your Dad's sweater looks so good!! The color👌
I knit some christmas gifts. But I don't put pressure on my self. I only knit gifts if I want to. I knit mostly socks (Dk weight, so it goes fast😉) and hats. But my husband and oldest son wants sweaters so they will get that❤️ Wishing you a great weekend☕️🧶
DK weight socks are such a smart idea and so lovely to wear. 👏 Sweaters for husband and son sound less appealing to me, so I’m proud of you!
Dad’s sweater looks amazing!!!
Molto bello il Dad's sweater!! Questo colore ti sta molto bene! E` proprio nel colore dell'autunno❤️
Grazie, Melissa! ❤️
Oh my goodness I have been knitting the Oversized Seasons Cardigan wrong lol. I can't believe it! Yours is looking amazing btw. Where are your jeans from? They look super comfy.
Haha I now know what’s up with your cardigan and knitting full fisherman’s rib is not technically doing it wrong, but it’s doing it slower for sure 😅
My jeans are a couple of years old and from a brand called Tezenis (I found them here in Italy, not sure if this is a brand you can find somewhere else too).
Hi Francesca, it's a really inspiring video! Love the colors of your dad's sweater and Monday sweater. I was also struggled to decide interesting and easy Christmas gifts this year. Then I decided to make Sophie scarf for the ladies in the family, and beanie for Papa, which are all quick knits as simple and light objects. I chose the beanie pattern "ribbed hat recipe" by Norman, he also made RUclips video for it. See you in your next podcast!❤
Camelia, it’s so thoughtful of you to knit scarves and hats for your loved ones. I hope they’ll love their hand knitted gifts as much as you or I would ❤️
Grazie per la compagnia mentre lavoro questo enorme, infinito scialle traforato. Il prossimo progetto dovrà essere a maglia rasata!!! 😆 Magari proprio il Dad's sweater, chissà...
Wow Elisa, uno scialle traforato non suona proprio rilassante, ma sono sicura sarà una grandissima soddisfazione indossarlo una volta finito.
I ❤ the dad’s sweater on you. I would love to make one for myself.
I love your Dad's Sweater!
Congratulations on completing your dad sweater.😊 I'm currently looking for a sweater pattern that I can knit in a strand of yarn and a strand of mohair. Something I have never knit with.
So many options! I’m curious what you’ll end up choosing.
Your Dad’s Sweater looks fantastic! I love the fit
I love your podcast Francesca and I would also love to win the pattern for the Dad’s sweater!! Thank you so much!
I was thinking about knitting the Classic pattern by Espace Tricot, but the Dad’s sweater is also a beautiful pattern! I would love to win the pattern 😊
“The Classic” looks so sleek and gorgeous! ✨ I’m tempted…
I personally feel really stressed about Christmas knitting... I feel like everybody expects me to kit them something. They don't realise how much time and money goes into them. I would love to gift my loved ones an friends something knitted but I don't want to be so stressed. Dezember is stressful enough. I considering to knit my brother a dads sweater 😉 Have a nice beginning of December ❤
It’s not fun to explain that our time is not free and that even for a hat it still takes a good few hours… but it has to be explained so that we’re not stuck knitting stuff we actually don’t want to knit 😅 I hope your December will be as relaxing as it can be, Marla.
I love your dads sweater…. Would be fun to make and wear