Dario Tubiana
Class teacher: Dario Tubiana
In this workshop, I’ll guide you through several embroidery stitches that can be used on wool to embellish sweaters, accessories, or any knitted project. By the end of the class, you’ll not only have a beautiful small piece that we’ll work on together, but also all the technical knowledge you need to confidently embroider your knits. We’ll go step by step—from learning the basic stitches to transferring and drawing your design onto the stabilizer. Along the way, I’ll share practical tips and tricks to make embroidery easier, more accurate, and, most importantly, enjoyable.
This project includes all the stitches we’ll study, and it’s structured as a true “Embroidery 101” class, starting right from the basics. Once we’ve practiced the stitches, we’ll move on to embroidering directly on a small swatch together. The design features a mix of classic and textured stitches, with a special focus on 3D effects—especially flowers and raised details that make your embroidery come alive.
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Homework
Before class, please knit a square swatch in Stockinette stitch using DK-weight yarn. The square should measure approximately 18 cm on each side. Make sure to knit it to the correct size, as it will need to be framed in an embroidery hoop and should be slightly larger than the hoop’s circumference. I recommend bringing a 16 cm embroidery hoop. Don’t forget to iron the swatch, as it will make the embroidery process easier.
Alternative to the swatch: if you don’t have time to knit one, or simply prefer not to, you can bring an old stockinette garment you no longer wear. It can be hand-knitted or store-bought, as long as it has a smooth surface and fits into an embroidery hoop. Make sure the fabric isn’t too thick, so stitching stays comfortable and visible. Alternatively, you may bring a piece of white woven fabric such as linen or cotton, with a firm and even weave — perfect for practicing the technique if you’re not working directly on knitwear.
Supplies for Class
• DK-weight yarn - this is a great chance to use what’s already in your stash;
• The knitted swatch in dk yarn and stockinette stitch or one of the alternative materials mentioned above;
• Embroidery needles for wool (sharp-tipped, large eye, sized for your yarn — do not use a tapestry needle);
• Embroidery hoop (it must be smaller than the swatch);
• Small scissors;
• Black fine-point marker pen to trace the embroidery;
• Water-soluble tracing paper (also available as self-adhesive stabilizer);
• Printed pattern guide included in the handout;
• Notebook and pen or pencil for notes.
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Dario Tubiana is an Italian knitwear designer based between Amsterdam and Rome, known for work that bridges traditional and contemporary knitting with a strong passion for handcraft.
He is trained in Creative Knitwear Design from the Accademia di Costume e Moda in Rome and has developed his own capsule collections. Dario has taught workshops at major knitting festivals across Europe, and we are proud to welcome him as a course instructor at Bergen Knit Fest 2026.