And the moment we’ve been waiting for has arrived!  When the United Nations decided that 2009 would be the International Year of Natural Fibres, who knew what would happen next?  For those who love all things tactile, every day is a natural fiber appreciation day!  But a whole year of extra special appreciation?  Ooo, the [...]

Just in time for the winter peak traveling season, a new Virtual Cappuccino episode.  Auguri!

Soggy, matted leaves remain after early snows blanketed much of northern Italy last week, but Italia’s knitting renaissance continues to blossom.  Knit Cafes dot social calendars of knitters from Sicily to Turin. An exhibit at the Triennale  this winter explores how art, science and philosophy can be expressed in knitting and crochet.  Thanks to projects like Typesetter’s [...]

Maps? Check. Snacks? Check. Knitting? Check. Breakfast? Oops!
And so the hungry family rolled over to Guido’s with grumbling tummies.  Never fear, Guido is a walking Urban Spoon.  He jumped in the car and led everyone to Verna’s tasty doughnuts.  
Breakfast? Check! 
She loves new destinations.  A sunny day, clicking knitting, family, friends… that day trip glow [...]