Today’s giveaway is from Andee, whom you might know from her blog, Match the Pictures. She’s been a regular part of our Yarn Along here at Small Things for as long as I can remember. I am very pleased to be sharing this space with her today!
Hello! I am an independent knit wear designer. I really enjoy designing and releasing my own knitting patterns. I love getting inspiration for my patterns from different yarns. I am most loyal to alpaca yarn since I have alpacas. I enjoy making patterns for hand spun, small fiber mill processed yarn and indie dyers.
I think one of the most rewarding things about making knitting patterns is to see all the wonderful garments people make from my patterns. I like to design items that can be worn as an everyday item. I am looking forward to releasing quite a few new patterns in the near future. My design process starts with an idea in my head and then I do a sketch. Once I find the yarn I want to use for the project I make a swatch and type up the pattern once I know the gauge. Then I knit it and wear it. As I like to say I need to field test it. Then I might make several modifications and knit it again. Once I am pleased with the result I release the pattern to my test knitters. After the test knitting is done I release the pattern.
I enjoy the whole process so much and with all the support I get for the patterns I already have released it encourages me to keep designing. When I am not helping my parents out at their alpaca farm, or helping my kids with the school work I am either spinning yarn, knitting or writing patterns.
For the giveaway I will be giving away each of my patterns to one winner:
Treasure Vest, Treasure Cardigan, Joey Infinity Scarf, Standing Stones Cowl, Outlander Cowl, Postcard Cardigan, Tidal Wave, Penny Infinity Scarf
In addition, I am offering $1.00 off all my patterns for Small Things readers using the code SMALLTHINGS2015 from October 10th – October 17th.
For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post! Comments are closed and the winner is Cassie, who commented, “What beautiful patterns! I would love to win!”
Thanks, Andee!
Holy Hanna! I adore that first cowl/shawl pattern!
I would so welcome more patterns!
Beautiful patterns
Lovely stuff. Love the soft colors
Lovely stuff. And I love all of the soft colors.
I’ve had the Standing Stones Cowl in my Ravelry queue for a long time. Obviously a fellow Outlander fanatic! Slainte!
What beautiful designs! It’s going to be really tough to resist going to your site and buying them until after the giveaway. If I’m not the lucky winner, thank you for the discount. I’ll be looking for future designs!
your patterns are awesome!
BEAUTIFUL patterns and perfect for the frigid winters in the northern plains.
I don’t knit (enjoy Ginny’s blog for the other things she writes about, and the pictures). But my mother does, and she would LOVE to get these patterns as a surprise “just because” gift. Thank you for doing such a generous giveaway.
Wow! These are gorgeous!
Love all of them!
Love Andee’s work. Her llama photos are beautiful too. Her recent physical transformation is awe inspiring.
Her designs are awesome
I’m now thinking about those cowls……very nice, and look warm, and interesting enough to knit.
Beautiful patterns!
Such beautiful patterns. Love your blog too!
Amazingly beautiful!
Beautiful patterns! My very favorite is the Treasure Vest….hope to knit it someday!
What a great giveaway! Andee’s patterns are a delight for every knitter! I’m in search of a cardigan pattern….. Will it choose me instead of me choosing it??? We shall see….
These designs are beautiful!!! 🙂 Would love to win one of these patterns!
what beautiful patterns! thank you for the chance to win them and the discount!
Oh, these patterns are just lovely! And so tempting!
I’m just learning to knit and I’m so excited by this beautiful and portable craft. It would be amazing to have a selection of patterns to work with. I’m happy to hear you’re partial to alpacas. My husband and I are considering raising them.
I love these patterns!! Your designs are beautiful!
I’m just learning to knit. I’m so excited by this beautiful and portable craft. It would be a treasure to have some beautiful patterns to work with. I’m happy to hear you’re partial to alpacas. My husband and I are considering raising them.
Lovely patterns. Would appreciate the opportunity to try one.
Fantastic patterns with beautiful results! Hope you keep creating and sharing.
Gorgeous!! I especially love that grey cowl.
Beautiful life! Would love to win one of your creations!
Such beautiful patterns!
Alpaca is my favorite, too !
What beautiful designs – thanks for the chance!
I love all of Andee’s patterns—-they are so beautiful!
I’d love to win!
Beautiful!!
I love all the patterns show! Would love to try them.
Oh these are so lovely!
I adore her patterns and her blog!
i love alpacas! I have some lovely hand spun alpaca wool that was given to me by a friend and ive been waiting for just the right patten! And quite honestly any of these could be it!
OH so lovely patterns!!
Wow! Beautiful patterns! Can’t wait to knit up one (or more) of these. Thank you.
Love these designs. Thank you!
Great designs!
I’m in! Love her patterns. My daughter can make one of the cowls as her first proyect.
Beautiful things! Thanks for the chance!
oh wow this is exciting!!! Thank you!
Those are beautiful!
Love the white cardigan have come to the realisation that if I’m going to put in lots of hours knitting something I need to buy quality wool not go for cheap
This would be so great for the upcoming winter knitting seld be so great for the upcoming winter knitting season!
Beautiful!!