Elisa Banfi

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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Being obsessed with texture, I love honeycomb stitch in all its variations. The one I chose for this hat is worked over 4 rows. It is easy to execute, yet very effective. It brings out the beauty of the yarn, both in the colours and the softness.
Knitting: Cowl
This one skein cowl is worked in the round on a 40 cm circular needle. This, together with the alternating slipped and knitted stitches, creates a relaxing and meditative rhythm that will make you want to carry on knitting all day! Being obsessed with textured stitches, I immediately fell in love with this honeycomb – even more for the simplici...
Knitting: Scarf, Beanie, Toque
This classic and super soft duo will keep you cosy and snug. Plus, it’s a great stash buster. Combining three different yarns, it’s a unique opportunity to dive into that stash, and pick out a fantastic mix of colours and textures. As long as you meet the gauge, the possibilities are endless!
Knitting: Vest
This pattern suits beginners and more advanced knitters who value attention to detail: it incorporates all the techniques that I consider essential for a refined finishing.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Viola is a classic beanie whose beauty lays in its simplicity. It matches every outfit and style. It’s beginner friendly but also a great opportunity to experiment with working in the round and with refined finishing techniques such as tubular cast on and symmetrical decreases. Choose a yarn with a good stitch definition and you won’t be disapp...