The Knitter

Stories in stitches

ITALIAN DESIGNER Dario Tubiana has been a popular and prolific contributor to The Knitter since 2017, and he is well known for his creative stranded colourwork designs for men and women. Over the past few years, Dario has been exploring how the use of embroidery can enhance his handknits, and he now runs workshops and classes sharing his expertise with other knitters. We chatted with Dario to find out more about his passion for embroidering onto knitted fabric.

When did you first discover the art of embroidery?

“I studied a master’s degree in Creative Knitwear Design here in Italy. During this period, thanks to a friend of

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