Last night, for many, it wasn’t just an ordinary Tuesday—it was the start of Sanremo’s holy week. And yes: I’m saying it with zero shame. Some people live February as if it were August, with that same “finally, we’re here” mood, the same rituals, the same event-level excitement that marks your calendar. Because the Sanremo Festival isn’t a TV show: it’s a piece of Italian music history. It’s also a powerful thermometer of how we’ve changed—just compare certain songs from a few decades ago with some of today’s and you’ll notice that (for better or worse) musical language has evolved: sounds, words, rhythms, performances… everything. And this year, the vibe is that of a not-at-all-banal festival. Some already take it for granted (spoiler: that’s often exactly when it surprises you), some are ready to judge before the first note… but us, for once, we’re making a pact: silence on the drama. Let’s watch it for what it can be at its best: music, show, fun, and lightness.

The oldest feud on the Italian couch: which team are you on?

This is where Italy’s most iconic cold war begins:

•  Team Absolute Silence:
  TV up, ears alert, breathing “by mistake” strictly forbidden.

(Me. And if someone talks during a performance, I swear I stare at them like they just ruined a double crochet.)

•  Team Create & Listen:
  hands busy, mind light—besides, I already know I’ll turn it off before the end.

I get you, either way. Because Sanremo is emotion… but we creatives have a superpower: turning the evening into our moment—stress-free, without losing the magic.

And here’s the perfect mini ritual for anyone who loves yarn, crochet, and knitting.

The Festival creative ritual (easy and deeply satisfying)
1) Pick your couch setup: throw blanket, queen-of-the-night posture. A good light is mandatory (even a reading lamp: saves eyes, saves stitches, saves patience).
2) Prep your evening kit.
Put everything in a pouch or basket so you don’t get up every 3 minutes (and you don’t lose stitch markers in the couch):
a small (or modular) project, tiny scissors, yarn needle, stitch markers, a backup ball of yarn.

3) Choose your mode (and don’t hurt yourself)

•  If you’re Team Silence → “automatic” projects (repetitive and zen)

Like: stockinette, basic stitches, edging, bag rounds… the ones you can do even while your soul is sitting in the stalls.

•  If you’re Team Create & Listen → slightly more technical projects

You’ll catch up on replay anyway… and let’s be honest: replay is the creative’s real afterparty.
4) Do the fashion note Every night: 10 seconds.
You watch, you observe, you “steal” with your eyes, and you jot down inspiration. No gossip. Just style.
5) End with a mini win. Even just: “I did 10 rounds = victory”. Because consistency is sexy.

What to watch during Sanremo (and copy on the fly, no gossip)

A guide to the details you must not miss.
Keep your eyes on these 5 instantly “copyable” elements:
1.Silhouettes. Capes, stoles, boleros, mini capes: easy-to-recreate volumes with basic shapes. Stage effect, handmade edition.

2.Shiny materials. Sequins, lurex, lamé, velvet, fringe. Translation: light, movement, look at me.

3.Hair accessories. Headbands, bands, jeweled clips. Micro-projects = instant satisfaction.

4.Small bags. Mini bags and clutches: perfect with cords and ribbons. The best part? They’re fast. The wow is immediate.

5.Metallic details. Chains, clasps, buttons, charms: they level up even a simple stitch. It’s detail magic: it changes the look without changing your life.
Micro practical tip (every night): open NOTES and write down:

•  2 dominant colors
•  1 recurring texture

Examples:

•  black/silver + lurex
•  blush/cream + fluffy
•  red/black + fringe

You’ll use it to pick yarn and a project in seconds. And you’ll feel wildly fashion-editor.

5 nights, 5 Tessiland projects: the creative marathon (fast but high-impact)

Want to do it properly? Here’s the Sanremo, but make it creative production version: one project per night. Small, showy, satisfying.

1) iPhone holder (trendy and practical).

The accessory you see everywhere: perfect if you want to “make something” without constantly watching your hands. Recommended yarn: Tessiland SPLASH elastic. Mood: two lengths (50 cm casual / 80 cm crossbody), a smart two-strand build with one final seam. Sanremo effect: saturated color + a shiny detail.

• Splash Lime
• Crochet Hook

2) Granny collar (stage-ready romantic).

A collar that instantly styles the whole look: romantic, photo-friendly, “performance” vibes even on a basic sweater. Technique: heart granny squares. Sanremo effect: blush/cream, or a pop contrast (bright heart on a neutral base).

• Chuck Rosa Antico
• Chuck Unito Verde Oliva
• Crochet Hook

3) Croissant Scarf (dramatic but totally doable).

A super distinctive curved scarf: it starts from 6 stitches, grows to 28, then comes back down. Mood: cozy, soft, a little diva. Sanremo effect: a soft yarn + a strand of lurex held together in the last rows of the edging.

• Justin Baby Coccio
• Silkid Terracotta

4) Click-clack bag on needles (wow elegance).

An ultra-elegant clutch, with those gradients that scream “wow” even if the stitch is simple. Plus: reversible effect (day/night in the same project), semi-rigid shell, click-clack closure. Sanremo effect: add a metal chain and you’re ready.

• Heaven Elegante
• Zeta shell
• Click-Clack Closure
• Classic chain strap

5) Clutch Kiss (the viral one, reinvented)

Iconic shape + a new material that’s super easy to work with. Material: Pappardella Tessiland ribbon cord (smooth to crochet, elegant finish). Sanremo effect: black + a gold/silver detail (even just on the closure or handle).

• Pappardella Rossa
• Wave spring closure

And then there’s him: Fantasanremo (the reason we shout “BONUS!” from the couch)

If you follow Sanremo even just a little, it’s impossible not to run into Fantasanremo: a fantasy game tied to the Festival where you build a virtual team of competing artists, pick a captain, and score points through bonuses and penalties awarded during the nights (on-stage gestures, outfits, iconic moments, things that happen live… basically: everything that makes Sanremo, Sanremo).

Why do we take part?
Because it’s the most fun way to enjoy it with the right spirit: you watch, you laugh, you comment (with affection), and suddenly you find yourself listening to the songs with a little more attention. And this year we’re adding a pinch of creative competition too: Fantasanremo Tessiland Tessiland has put up 3 prizes for anyone who makes it into the top 10.
1st–3rd PLACE: RECORD D'ORO VOUCHER -20% on the entire catalog.

4th–6th PLACE: STELLA DELL' ARISTON VOUCHER -15% on the entire catalog.

8th–10th PLACE: APPLAUSO FINALE VOUCHER -10% on the entire catalog.

So yes: here we play, we cheer… and maybe we even win something while we crochet.

The real finale (the good one): Sanremo isn’t just something to watch—it’s something to live

Sanremo isn’t just on TV, it’s a ritual. Pick a palette: glossy night, stage blush, or pop contrast; set your evening kit on the couch and treat yourself to a small but showy project: a headband, a collar, a mini bag, two wrist warmers… even just half an accessory per night gives you that satisfaction that’s worth more than anything. And if you want to add the thrill of the game: we’re in on Fantasanremo too. Because yes, we love the music—but we also love laughing, cheering, and commenting with lightness, and this year there’s one more reason to try: 3 Tessiland prizes for anyone who makes it into the top 10. So: crochet hook, yarn, remote… and bonuses within reach.

HAPPY CREATIVE SANREMO.

One last thing (the best one): if you make one of the “Festival” projects, take a photo and share it in our community. Let’s pick a night, an idea, a yarn… and make Sanremo a little bit ours, too.

Because Sanremo is Sanremo.

Rosaria Tessiland®