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#swatchaweek: This is @rosapomar Brusca, a very cheery worsted weight wool. I bought this skein at @avfkw & I’m drawn to the soft & wooly texture, that yellow(💛!), & the origins of @rosapomar’s yarn. It’s grown & manufactured in Portugal with wool from native Portuguese sheep - Soloia (a breed I hadn’t heard of before trying this yarn) & 2 kinds of Merino. Check out the Rosa Pomar website for more info about the company, & if you weren’t following @fringesupplyco’s blog while she was traveling in Portugal, search for “Portugal” on the Fringe Association to enjoy Portugal vicariously. 😊 . . 🌿 #swatchproject #swatch #yarnlove #yellow #rosapomar #rosapomarbrusca #wool #knitstagram
Christabel from the newest issue of @pompommag, has lots of details that make it work. In @norahgn’s mood board we were invited to use military uniforms as inspiration, so I wanted a trim, structured jacket with just a bit of texture at the shoulders as a nod to epaulets, the decorative or symbolic stuff found on uniforms. It’s worked in a sturdy but soft wool - @stone_wool Cormo - at a fairly dense gauge. I chose to use seamed construction & a stand-up collar to further the somewhat masculine jacket look, but I cropped the sleeves & gave them a bit of a puff, and added gentle waist shaping to make it feminine. . . If you love that crisp look & want to be sure your collar will stand up and not just fall over, be sure you’re getting a pretty dense fabric at the pattern gauge. A heavy worsted weight wool is best. . . You can preorder this issue of @pompommag on their website. Link in their profile. ✨ . . 🌿 #christabelcardi #pompomquarterly #andrearangelknits #sweaterknitting #knitstagram #stonewoolcormo
When I was in Portland a couple weeks ago I popped by @starlightknittingsociety for the first time & was utterly charmed! I went with @kwakjessie, one of my oldest friends (who’s also a sci fo novelist! ⚡️ You should definitely follow her & read her books 😄). I taught Jessie to knit in college & I always love seeing what project she’s working on. I bought some hot pink mohair/silk from @olann.ie that I can’t stop staring at on my shelf & Jessie got the moon issue of @pompommag & yarn to make the gorgeous cover sweater, Ixchel by @brooklyngeneralstore. . . I’ll be returning to Portland January 19-20 for some workshops & you can still sign up! Head to the @starlightknittingsociety website to register. . . ✨ Classes offered are The Fine Art of Yarn Substitution, Mastering Increasing & Decreasing, & Knitting With Charts. ✨ . . 🌿 #starlightknittingsociety #knittingclasses #knitlove #lyslove #portlandknitting #andrearangelknits #knitterfriends
Repost from @bekhiann: I’m so impressed with this Knitter’s Dude Project & the gorgeous photos! . . 🌿 Pattern link in profile 👉 . . "So on this retreat I brought my #thedudesweater hoping to maybe get some pics for my revelry project page. ⠀ There’s going to be a ton of pics for my rav page...lol⠀ ⠀ Love these from my new friend, @eva.lube Girl you are the best!!!! #knittersgonnaknit #handmadesweater #handknitsweater #colorworksweater #knit #yarnlove #steeking #sweaterweather #grandpasweater #wool #woolsweater #woolcardigan #knitjumper #handknitjumper #strikke #occozarks18 #andrearangelknits @andrearangelknits"⠀ ⠀ Photo credit @bekhiann⠀ #knittersdude #thedudeabides #strandedknitting
Have you ordered your copy of Knit Outside yet? We’ve still got a few print books left & you can preorder the yarn too! . . What’s Knit Outside, you ask? It’s a collection of three patterns that I designed in collaboration with @gaugedyeworks. They created self-striping yarns especially to go with the three patterns & there are a bunch of different colourways available for each design. . . Tap the link in my profile to learn more & order your book & yarns! 👉 . . Did you order already? Tell me what yarn & projects you picked! ✨ . . 🌿 #knitoutside #gaugedyeworks #saxepointsocks #andrearangelknits #sockknitting #selfstripingyarn
#swatchaweek: This @neighborhoodfiberco Studio Sock blocked out so beautifully! The delicate pink colour is just right & it’s soft & sturdy with good stitch definition. . . 🌿 #swatch #swatchproject #neighborhoodfiberco #pink #studiosock #andrearangelknits #yarnlove #knitstagram
#coloringbook! I am surrounded by women doing spectacular things & I’m so proud of my sister-in-law @neeshagear for creating this beautiful project. Nalisha’s a skilled artist & I love that I can participate a little bit in her creations through colouring. . . If you want one, click through the link in @neeshagear’s bio to learn how you can get one. The project is to benefit some organizations that Nalisha is passionate about. . . (You should also follow her just for the drawing videos - they’re so mesmerizing!) . . 🌿 #color #adultcoloringbook #neeshagear #nalisharangel #artbynalisha
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Hi, I'm Andrea!

I make knitting patterns and love to get outside for adventures in Victoria, BC. I hope my designs inspire you to explore your own creativity. Happy knitting! Learn more about me.

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