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!
Taci says
Absolutely gorgeous and I hope I’m lucky enough … I believe ! ?thanks for a chance to win such a gorgeous pattern?
Kelli says
What beautiful designs! I would be thrilled to make any of them.
Kelli
Margaret says
Oh I need some mama knitting in my life!
Heather says
I’m on a bit of enforced rest due to surgery, and a treasure trove of patterns would bless my socks off. (Provided I finish knitting said socks! Lol)
Missy says
Oh, I love the purple sweater! I looked in Rav and didn’t see that pattern. At first I thought it was the postcard cardigan, but it doesn’t have any pattern down the sleeves. Please point me to the right one! And I’d love to win 🙂
Erin says
Beautiful designs! I would love to challenge myself with some of these patterns!
Megan S says
Gorgeous!
Rosina says
Lovely designs 🙂
Jennifer says
Those are gorgeous! Some beautiful knits for giving and wearing.
Elizabeth says
Oh I’d love to win your patterns! I’ve followed Andee’s blog for a couple of years, after discovering her through the yarn along. My boys like to pop over to the Arrow Acres blog to see the alpacas too!
alisa joy says
what a lovely (and generous) giveaway. thank you!!!
Emma says
I would love to win these patterns! I could knit up some beautiful gifts for my family just in time for Christmas! Incredibly creative, thank you for the kind offer.
Eileen says
So beautiful!
Gris fleur says
Lovely pattern ! Many thanks !
Alice says
All the knitting patterns. How simply lovely! 😀
JoAnne says
The patterns are all making me want to start knitting right away
Shell ~ says
~ Beautiful knitting * beautiful yarns ! loVe alpacas, my dream animal. *
Thank you for a chance to win.
Best,
Shell ~
Erica says
So lovely!!
Amy says
How beautiful! What fun it must be to design!
Rachel says
Just lovely!
Kate says
Those are some gorgeous patterns and cowls! And how can you not love alpacas?
deni says
Soooo pretty – all of them
Suzie says
Such lovely patterns!
Rebekah says
Your patterns are all beautiful! The winner will be so lucky!
Ameryn says
They are all beautiful!!!
Nathana says
Beautiful! I love all things sweaters, scarves, and fall! 🙂
Ashley says
Great patterns!
Jenny says
I am knitting Tidal Wave right now and am so enjoying the pattern. I would love a chance to win some of Andee’s other designs!
Angela says
I love Andee’s patterns! I have quite a few in my Ravelry queue and favorites! Thanks so much for the chance!
Katie says
beautiful work!! I would love to try one of these patterns!!
Namcy says
Wow!
Amy says
Beautiful patterns!
Beth says
Breathtaking!
Heidi says
How inspiring, thank you!
Sara says
Two of my favorite things – Outlander and knitting! Such lovely patterns!
Emily D. says
Oh my gosh….knitting LOVE! So beautiful!
Tagati says
Luv both http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kate-davies-love/3283745/1-25 and http://arrowacresfarm.blogspot.com/ (Andee and her sister Leanne) as I was pondering on acquiring some alpacas. Settled for two Soay wethers right now.
Have purchased and knit the Outlander and love it!
Mille grazie for the give away!
Annette says
The wool from alpacas is exquisite. Your patterns are very sophisticated. Thank you for sharing them. When finances permit I shall purchase them . Meanwhile I have bookmarked the page !
Niki says
What lovely patterns! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Casey says
What! Really! What! Fabulous giveaway!
Thanks for the chance!
Hope I win!
Erika says
Fabulous designs!
Jolaine says
Gorgeous, makes you want to reach out and touch them.
Cassie says
What beautiful patterns! I would love to win!
Heidi says
So nice that Andee designs for indie dyers and small batch spinners! What a beautiful group of patterns! Could use the cowl pattern on the skein I just received from Ginny!?
Sheila says
That is a beautiful collection of patterns.
Holly says
Wow, they are beautiful!
Lily says
These patterns are so beautiful! Endless possibilities.
Janet R says
Andee’s patterns are inspired! Gorgeous and practical, all in one! Hope I win!
Margie says
Hope I am the lucky one!
Sarah says
I love Andee’s patterns!!