We’re pleased to announce the new yarn collection for Spring and Summer 2012. An ultra-feminine look with colours like coral, from nature, a touch of bright with our signature fucsia, set against more neutral soft tones like grey and white. Continue reading
TweetEaster will officially ring in Spring time this Sunday and we at BettaKnit are very excited to see the snow melt, the clouds depart, and the sun shine. Perhaps it’s the effect of this finally present sun, but we are feeling very inspired by the season and upcoming holiday. Here, we offer eight knit, yarn, and Easter inspired crafts for those who are as inspired as us.
Photo and project credit: Mochimochi Land
Being lovers of yarn, we had to sign up right away when we heard that there is a new social network just for that: yarn! “Feel the yarn” is a social network to put together students and professionals in the yarn and knitwear industries. It is a project by the CFP Consorzio Promozione Filati (yarn promotion board) and the Camera di Commercio of Prato. We interviewed Elena Cafaggi of the yarn board to learn more about this website.
TweetWith the first day of spring officially here, it’s time to say arrivederci to our winter wear and a warm ‘hello!’ to our spring must-haves. The long winter nights and snowfall are finally behind us and it is with open arms that we (finally!) welcome this Tuscan sun. Although spring nights are still too cool to put those jackets away for good, our much missed leather jackets do the job just perfectly. Paired with our favorite limited edition handmade alpaca scarf called Cuzco, we couldn’t be more set for the spring season.
Check out the look we made for a ‘dirty’ Spring biker/street style on Polyvore:
We here at BettaKnit are always on the lookout for those as passionate about yarn as we are. Recently, we heard of a local art exhibit here in Florence showing just that. Naturally, we couldn’t resist the urge to check it out. American artist Anna Rose was kind enough to meet with us and give us insight into her installation of mixed media work entitled Living Space. Immediately after entering the gallery, it became apparent that this was not just your average exhibit.
Haunting pieces, such as one that resembled a piece of meat on a hook (Rocky, anyone?), drew us in and made us want to look and touch, while at the same time we wondered if we should. Continue reading
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March 8th is International Women’s Day, known as Festa della Donna in Italy. Women’s Day has its roots in two different political events. The first took place on March 8, 1857 in New York, when a strike by garment workers led to the formation of the first women’s union in the United States. The second event took place sixty years later when Russian women led a strike calling for “bread and peace” during World War I and the Russian Revolution. In 1945, the Union of Italian Women declared that this day be set aside to celebrate womanhood across the country.
While the political essence has been lost, the day has become a special day reserved just for women. The symbol of the day is the yellow mimosa, so we invite you to sit back, enjoy your beverage and our five tips to celebrate you this Festa della Donna.
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Barbara Fani helps Caitlin cast on her Pop Scarf
Last night we held another knit café in Florence, at Palazzo Giovane. Every time we do these events, we get more enthusiastic about the BettaKnit project because people rave about the great logo and look of BettaKnit, the quality yarns, and the fun they have at our events. I’m not just saying this to brag… once again, the event sold out after 30 seats were filled, and most people asked if we could do it again soon. One person said she had tried a different local knitting event and was not nearly as pleased with the quality of the supplies nor the atmosphere. Frankly we’re really happy that she has come back to join us to keep working on her huge project! Continue reading
TweetHere’s the information for our next knit café in Florence, Italy, to be held on Wednesday February 22 2012 from 7-10pm. The event is organized in collaboration with Europe Direct Florence office who will be hosting us in the Renaissance palace of Palazzo Giovane, vicolo SM Maggiore 1, right near the Duomo.
We are making 3 kits available for the event that you need to reserve before coming, or you can bring your own knitting project and join us for free.
SIGN UP here: http://bkgiovane.eventbrite.com/
Looking for a fresh way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? These fun and innovative craft ideas are a great way to revive the typical Valentine, and some of them even involve yarn, which we of course love! Give something from the heart… made with your hands! A loving way to beat the economic crisis.
Adding a personal touch makes something all the more meaningful and this is a nifty way to brighten up any Valentine’s Day card. We really love Meredith’s blog, she has a really unique personal style that is hip and rather in line with our own (or so we like to think). Check it out for great ideas and some do-it-yourself inspiration.
Photo and project credit: One Sheepish Girl
Products, especially personal ones like handmade knitwear, have stories of people behind them. One important person behind the creation of BettaKnit’s core collection is the artist and fashion designer Beatrice Gallori. Born in Arezzo in 1978, she moved with her parents at a young age to Prato, where, as she explains below, she grew up amongst yarn and colours! Here, she talks about being an artist, and how knitwear fits into her visual world.
Beatrice Gallori
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