by Aitana | Jun 11, 2021 | DESIGNS, INTERVIEWS, WOOL
If you like animals like I do, you will fall in love with El Robledal de la Santa project (@robledalmohair). A family farm of Angora goats for the production of mohair in Extremadura. David and Jackson are the humans of this great little family that grows little by...
by Aitana | Jun 5, 2021 | DESIGNS, INTERVIEWS, YARN
A few weeks ago, I caught the train and stopped by Marga’s studio from Greta and The Fibers to do a technical class on yarn dyes. I can say that it was like being in paradise. From the outset, the place is next to the beach, the Sea, my weakness. Upon entering,...
by Aitana | May 28, 2021 | DESIGNS, INTERVIEWS, KNIT, WOOL
Welcome back to my home. Have you seen how leafy the fig tree is? I hope this year it will bear much fruit because picking them up and preparing a fig salad with goat cheese, arugula and walnuts is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Today we will sit in its shade...
by Aitana | May 7, 2021 | DESIGNS, INTERVIEWS, KNIT, WOOL
Welcome. This week I want to tell you about the 4th project of the TAKE IT EASY collection, a cowl knitted with wool from @tintica.yarns, and I will teach you how to bind off stitches as they are presented and we will chat with Aida from @tintica.yarns. I have...
by Aitana | Apr 30, 2021 | DESIGNS, KNIT, WOOL
I admit it, I love knitting stripes. It seems to me a very easy and practical way to give a special touch to garments. A simple contrast stripe on a jacket makes it special, lots of colors make it pure fun. AITANA VILLA DESIGN: TAKE IT EASY COLLECTION Vol.3 ...
by Aitana | Apr 23, 2021 | DESIGNS, INTERVIEWS, KNIT, WOOL
Welcome! Today is Saint Georges Day in Catalonia so I invited a Catalan indie dyer and we will toast with a glass of ratafía to celebrate the day love, of books and of roses and to knit a beautiful picot bind off. TODAY WE WILL HAVE A CUP OF TEA RATAFÍA AND WE...
