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Been flipping through AlterKnit & it still makes me smile. Clockwise starting at the top left these are Escher Fish pg. 55; Traveler’s Joy pg. 94; Shift pg. 28; Hoot pg. 106. . . Link to AlterKnit is in my profile 👉 . . Have you been using AlterKnit? Tell me what you’ve made! 😊 . . 🌿 #alterknitstitchdictionary #alterknit #andrearangelknits #colorworkknitting #strandedknitting #knittingmotif #owls #knitstagram
#swatchaweek: @sweaterweatheryarns Equinox Sock is a classic MCN (Merino/cashmere/nylon) sock yarn in some really lovely colours. I bought this skein & two others (a mustard & grey-ish natural) at a @knitsocial retreat last year. It’s so nice to knit with & the drape is really lovely. I’m pretty much always a fan of rich semisolid colours & this burnt orange is just right. I’d like to do some kind of colourwork with it but I haven’t decided what yet. It’s super soft so it could be appropriate for all sorts of garments & accessories. I’d probably do something with seams or some other reinforcement if I was doing an adult garment since it is so draping but I’m tempted to go with luxury socks cause I love cashmere on my feet! 😄💛. Swipe for swatch photos & a video. *** I used a US 3/3.25 mm Hiya Hiya Sharp needle & got a blocked gauge of 25 sts/36 rows = 4”/10 cm. The colour is Persimmon. *** 🌿 #swatchproject #swatch #sweaterweatheryarns #mcn #sockyarn #handdyedyarns #andrearangelknits #knitstagram #knittingvideo
One of my recent swatches was in this sweet yellow Merino/cotton/linen blend. I got an idea for a little summer tank & wanted to see how it would work up in basic brioche. I’m definitely on board. Swipe to see the video. Yarn is @amanoyarns Chaski & was provided to me by Amano. . . 🌿 #summeryarns #amanoyarns #yellow #linen #andrearangelknits #swatch #knitdesign #briocheknitting #knitstagram #knittingvideo
Saw these jellies during a recent visit to @salishseacentre & they’re completely magical. ✨ The colours & textures are so inspiring. Do you have an aquarium near you? What’s your favourite thing to see there? . . You can check out more of my aquarium images on my nature photography account, @andrearangeloutside. . . 🐠 #aquarium #shawcentreforthesalishsea #jelly #colorinspo #andrearangelknits #naturephotography
Outfit roundup! I’m feeling the warm weather & definitely starting to adjust my style for it. It’s funny that I’ve added two maxi skirts recently but I think they can be so great for summer. Anyone else love the breeze of linen swishing around their legs? 💛 . . Outfits: 1) @truebias Ogden dress hack in linen from @fancytigercrafts; jacket that’s sort of based on @grainlinestudio Hemlock tee in @robertkaufman Essex; Platinum or Gold shawl in @sinceresheep Cormo Fingering. *** 2) @sewliberated Hinterland dress maxi hack in @blackbirdfabrics Viscose linen slub; Folded Paper Wrap in @anzulaluxuryfibers Breeze. *** 3) Christabel cardigan in @owool Balance; @indie_sew Kila tank; @elbe_textiles Lawley skirt maxi hack. *** 4) Ciomara pullover in @hazelknits Artisan Sock; @colettepatterns Mesa dress; RTW leggings from Nomads. *** 🌿 #memadewardrobe #outfits #mystyle #todaysknitoutfit #andrearangelknits #sewist #imademyclothes
#swatchaweek: @ritualdyes Maven in Clay. This is a fingering weight wool (100% US grown Rambouillet; 265 yd/242 m per 50g skein). It’s a 2-ply woolen spun. The texture is soft but still a bit toothy with a lot of bounce & character. This yarn reminds me of some other favourites like Sincere Sheep (@sinceresheep ) Cormo Fingering & Jill Draper Makes Stuff (@jillmakesstuff) Mohonk Light. It’s one I’d love to wear around my neck as a shawl & I think it would also be a great choice for a seamless sweater since that grippy texture & bouncy wool won’t drape out of shape. *** Swipe for unblocked & blocked swatch along with a video to show how it behaves. I used US 3/3.25 mm needles & got a blocked gauge of 28 sts/44 rows= 4”/10 cm. *** An earlier version of this yarn had some issues with crocking (the dye rubbing off on hands & clothes while knitting), but this is the updated version & that issue has been eliminated. *** These skeins were provided by Ritual Dyes for this project. *** I keep a record of the yarns I swatch with on my blog. It’s under Blog Swatch Project. Link in my profile 👉 *** 🌿 #swatch #swatchproject #ritualdyes #wool #yarnlove #madeintheusa #knitstagram #andrearangelknits
Signups are now open! Last year’s club sold out in the first day, so, as @gaugedyeworks put it, get em while they’re hot! 🔥 Link to the club is in my profile 👉 *** The club runs July-September & each month we’ll send you an exclusive colourway and a perfectly coordinating pattern that lets the yarn shine. ☀️🌙☁️ . . 🌿 #gaugedyeworks #gaugedyeworksclub #andrearangelknits #summerknitting #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #selfstripingyarn #yarnclub
This time of year I love sock knitting! Okanogan is one of my most popular patterns - it’s designed to be a comfortable, durable trail sock & I think you’ll love it! Link to pattern is in my profile 👉 . . 🌿 #okanogansocks #sockknitting #andrearangelknits #toltyarnandwool #magpiefibers #beingoutside
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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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