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“Backwards” knitting 👉 I shared of video of me doing this at full speed & far away the other day, so here it is closeup & slower. ✨ it was actually so hard to get this video because apparently I use my thumb to hold onto the stitch being worked, thus obscuring everything. Swipe to the second video to see my more natural method. . . Why am I doing it? When I’m working Stockinette stitch, I knit back the other direction on WS rows instead of purling. It’s the only way I’ve found to keep my tension consistent between knit & purl rows. Plus it’s super handy for short rows, sock heels, & entrelac. . . I know some lefties learned to knit this way, but I don’t really recommend teaching new left-handers this method because it makes following patterns a little more challenging. Knitting is a somewhat ambidextrous activity - I’m right-handed, but use both hands in similar ways, so I think it’s easier on the long run for lefties to learn the usual way. . . What’s an unusual trick or method you use? One thing I adore about knitting is that there are so many methods that can give the same results. 😊 🌿 #knittingvideo #andrearangelknits #backwardsknitting #knitlove #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram
One favorite summer project of mine is socks. They’re so easy to take on the road or knit while chatting with visiting family. This is an Okanogan sock (I’ve already cast on the second one) in @spincycle_yarns Dyed in the Wool in the color Stay Ready. I’m crazy about how unpredictable the colors of DITW are & cant wait to see how the other one coordinates without matching. 😊 The cuff, heel, & toe are @magpiefibers Domestic Fingering in Tin Roof...Rusted & the stripes are @swansislandco Natural Colors Fingering in Charcoal. This is the second size worked with calf shaping & a bit shorter than called for in the pattern. Link to pattern in profile 👉 . . What’s your go-to summer project? 🌿☀️ . . #okanogansocks #andrearangelknits #summerknitting #hikingsocks #wip #sockknitting #knitlove
Got a whole lot of gratitude for the community of fibre folks here in Victoria. 😊 This is @heatherdewey, a weaver & joyful human with @wovenwares wearing my Pacific Arches cowl. Link to the pattern in my profile 👉 . . ✨ And yes, she wove & sewed the beautiful top she’s wearing! Check out @wovenwares for more amazing woven makes! . . 🌿 #victoria #pacificarchescowl #wovenwares #colorwork #strandedknitting #andrearangelknits #spincycleyarns #hazelknits
Wanna join me at Vogue Knitting Live San Francisco? Regular registration opened today! Check out my classes & sign up! Link in profile 👉 . . Thx to @kathycad for this photo taken at @toltyarnandwool 😊 . . 🌿 #vogueknittinglive #andrearangelknits #knittingclasses #knitlove #knittingteacher
Yes, I did cast on with my @gaugedyeworks baby sweater yarn! Working on an improvised raglan cardi & being brave by working top-down, not my usual style! . . 🌿This is my “weekend” leisure time (Tues & Wed are my regular days off). If I showed you my actual work life right now, it would just be a big computer screen. 😬 . . What yarn is giving you life today? 😊 . . #gaugedyeworks #selfstriping #fringefieldbag #folepi #cafefantastico #wip #knitlove #andrearangelknits #knitstagram #yarnlove
Gonna confess that I wore this me-made outfit 2 days in a row. Top is a cropped @grainlinestudio Hemlock in @wovenwares linen & the dress was sorta self-drafted. I’m really whole linen-on-linen look. Add a bit of wool (@spincycle_yarns) & it’s perfection! ✨ . . That cowl hasn’t been published yet, but I’m seeking a few testers. I’m gonna try out a new system with this one - I’ll be hiring just a few paid testers with great follow-through who are also good at taking pics of their FO’s & are very nit-picky. If that sounds like you, send me an email at andrea@andrearangel.com for more info & to apply. 🌿 . . #memademay #imademyclothes #wovenwares #knitstagram #knitlove #crownbraid #sewist
I have to spend most of my time indoors working, but today I’m getting a little outside time! 😊☀️🌿 It’s so green everywhere & the weather is just perfect. Didn’t realize how much I needed this break! #victoria #bc #beingoutside #summer
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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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