Un Filo di… – Urban Knitting Festival

A village dressed in wool

Un Filo di… is the urban knitting festival that transforms the historic center of Barberino di Mugello (Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany) into a colorful stage of knitting, crochet, embroidery, mosaics, and recycled materials every June. The art of knit graffiti covers street furniture, trees, railings, shop windows, and hidden corners of the village, offering visitors a walk suspended between fairy tales and craftsmanship.

A story born from a Knit Café

The event began in 2013 from an idea by the Knit Café group, who proposed decorating the village streets with knitted works. Since then, the initiative has grown into one of the most appreciated urban knitting events in Tuscany, attracting enthusiasts, curious visitors, and families from all over the region and beyond to the Municipality of Barberino di Mugello.

The 2026 theme: Alice in the Land of Tangles

The 2026 edition is titled "Alice in the Land of Tangles", a creative tribute to Lewis Carroll's masterpiece where "tangles" represent both the colorful threads of the installations and a metaphor for a fantastic world. Among the urban installations, "Jump into the Burrow" stands out in Piazza Cavour, while the Catalyst Company presents the evening performance "Dreaming Wonderland".

What to see and experience

• Urban knitting installations along Corso Bartolomeo Corsini and Piazza Cavour
• Craft market throughout the weekend
• Exhibitions, including embroidery displays and school projects
• Roaming shows and concerts in the village squares
• The concert by the "Giuseppe Verdi" Philharmonic of Barberino to close the festival

A community celebration

More than just an art exhibition, Un Filo di… is a collective project: it is brought to life by the Penelope Cultural Association together with the Municipality of Barberino di Mugello, the Pro Loco for Barberino, the "Sul filo del tempo" association, the "Vivi Barberino" merchants' committee, the Coop Members Section, and numerous local volunteer groups. The result is a literal and symbolic weaving of hands, generations, and creativity that tells the story of the Mugello's artisanal identity.