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Andrea Gaughan

@andreagaughanknits.bsky.social

🐌 Slow fashion focused knitting patterns 🌱 Always size inclusive ⛰️ Asheville, NC andreagaughanknits.com/links

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Andrea stands outside in a green handknit sweater. The sweater has a turtleneck collar, wide split hem, and a boxy fit.

Andrea stands outside in a green handknit sweater. The sweater has a turtleneck collar, wide split hem, and a boxy fit.

New pattern release: Sassafras Pullover!! πŸ’šπŸ«›πŸŒ±

This size & gender inclusive knitting pattern is worked in a worsted weight yarn and features a high turtleneck and wide split hem.

Check out the pattern page for more detailed info! www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

05.12.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m looking for test knitters for Dogwood Cardigan! This knitting pattern features classic cables, seamless set-in sleeves, and a cropped length. It is size & gender inclusive with two fits w/ 11 sizes each πŸ˜ŠπŸ’—

Check out the application below for more info!

APPLY HERE - forms.gle/vTFm3oF1fkhW...

28.11.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of my latest podcast. I am wearing a checkered vest and holding up a colorwork coaster. Text says β€œAndrea Gaughan Knits / Podcast Episode 13”

Cover of my latest podcast. I am wearing a checkered vest and holding up a colorwork coaster. Text says β€œAndrea Gaughan Knits / Podcast Episode 13”

Do you like watching knitting podcasts?! Well sometimes I make them! (This is my second one this month after not podcasting for most of the summer!!)

You can check out my latest episode here - youtu.be/eQ3ztfHl1vg?...

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17.09.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oooooh definitely!!

12.09.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!!

12.09.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RΓ©alta Pullover is now live!! πŸ₯³

You can get this pattern for 20% off through the end of the weekend with code REALTA20 πŸ₯°

Ravelry - www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

My Site - www.andreagaughanknits.com/knittingpatt...

P.S. There’s KAL happening for this sweater in collaboration with Norah Gaughan!

12.09.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Andrea stands indoors in a green handknit turtleneck sweater. The sweater has a boxy fit with a wide split hem. In the background there are plants, an armchair, and a map on the wall.

Andrea stands indoors in a green handknit turtleneck sweater. The sweater has a boxy fit with a wide split hem. In the background there are plants, an armchair, and a map on the wall.

I’m looking for test knitter for a new turtleneck pullover! 🌱

Sassafras Pullover is both size & gender inclusive with two fits types each graded to 10 sizes. Both fit types include optional bust darts.

You can find more details through the test knit application linked in my bio πŸ˜ŠπŸ’—

04.09.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is adorable!!!

14.07.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Andrea stands outdoors leaning against a railing wearing a handknit vest. The vest has a v neck and features bold cream & tan colored checkers.

Andrea stands outdoors leaning against a railing wearing a handknit vest. The vest has a v neck and features bold cream & tan colored checkers.

New pattern alert!!! Checkered Vest is now live πŸ˜ŠπŸ’—

This beginner-friendly intarsia pattern is gender & size inclusive with two fit options and ten sizes. Check out the pattern page for more details!

Ravelry - www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

My Site - www.andreagaughanknits.com/knittingpatt...

11.07.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just finished another @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social #essentialbeanie this time in size adult small. I used Malabrigo Arroyo in Neverland to create the most perfect pink beanie✨ 🧢 #knitsky

30.06.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A flat lay of a tan and white checkered v neck vest. The background is a white quilted blanket.

A flat lay of a tan and white checkered v neck vest. The background is a white quilted blanket.

New pattern coming next week!!! πŸ€—

Checkered Vest is a beginner-friendly intarsia pattern. I knit mine in De Rerum Natura’s Gilliatt, but this would also be a great pattern for using worsted scraps! Several testers made really cute patchwork versions πŸ’—

Pattern will be released Friday, July 11th!

02.07.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy summer solstice!!!! 🌞

To celebrate the start of summer, I’m having a pattern sale!

Use code SOLSTICE30 to take 30% off all of my published knitting patterns on Ravelry & my website πŸ˜ŠπŸ’—

20.06.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve knit socks in this exact yarn & color before! It’s so cool!

16.05.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Andrea stands in front of a creek wearing a light green handknit sweater with a slightly oversize fit. The sweater has textured stripes made of eyelet lace rows. She has her hands on her hips and is smiling.

Andrea stands in front of a creek wearing a light green handknit sweater with a slightly oversize fit. The sweater has textured stripes made of eyelet lace rows. She has her hands on her hips and is smiling.

New release alert!!! High Falls Pullover is available now on Ravelry & my website.

This is my new favorite summer sweater! It will be a great layering piece for spring swims and cool summer evenings πŸ’—

Ravelry - www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
My Website - www.andreagaughanknits.com/knittingpatt...

16.05.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Upcoming pattern release, completed intarsia vest & and a new cabled pullover!
YouTube video by Andrea Gaughan Knits Upcoming pattern release, completed intarsia vest & and a new cabled pullover!

New knitting podcast episode is up now! I talk about a new pattern release coming this Friday & my latest in progress design (a cabled pullover!) 🫢

youtu.be/w7P-s8VlSAU?...

14.05.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A collage of four different versions of the same pullover with lace stripes, modeled on test knitters of different sizes and in different colors. One test knitter’s version has short sleeves.

A collage of four different versions of the same pullover with lace stripes, modeled on test knitters of different sizes and in different colors. One test knitter’s version has short sleeves.

The High Falls Tester Showcase is now up on my blog!

The showcase has detailed info about each tester’s project to help knitters preview the design on a variety of body shapes and sizes.

Thank you SO much to all of my testers for making this possible! β™‘

www.andreagaughanknits.com/blog/high-fa...

13.05.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A white person poses sideways with their left hand on their waist. Their purple pants have a seam up the side that lines up nicely with the faux seam on the hand-knitted lace tank top they are modeling.

A white person poses sideways with their left hand on their waist. Their purple pants have a seam up the side that lines up nicely with the faux seam on the hand-knitted lace tank top they are modeling.

A white person poses at a slight angle from the viewer. They are wearing purple drawstring pants and a hand-knitted lace tank top.

A white person poses at a slight angle from the viewer. They are wearing purple drawstring pants and a hand-knitted lace tank top.

Finished my test knit! This is the Hyacinth top from @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social - pattern to be released in June, I believe 😊 super fun knit and a treat to wear

12.05.2025 00:12 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Andrea sits on a large rock by a creek wearing a light green handknit sweater. The sweater has stripes of eyelet lace and a relaxed fit. The sweater is styled with forest green shorts and brown Chacos.

Andrea sits on a large rock by a creek wearing a light green handknit sweater. The sweater has stripes of eyelet lace and a relaxed fit. The sweater is styled with forest green shorts and brown Chacos.

Coming next week.... High Falls Pullover!!! β™‘

High Falls is one of my favorite sweaters I've ever knit, and I'm so excited to finally share the pattern with you all next Friday!

If you want to be notified as soon as this pattern is released, be sure to join my newsletter πŸ’Œ

09.05.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finished, washed and blocking πŸ₯³

#GalaxTank by @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social

#PureSilk in the colour Putty by #KnittingForOlive

#SummerKnits #KnittingForSummer #KnittedTank #KnittedGarment #SizeInclusiveKnitwear

26.04.2025 01:06 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A promotional image for the class shows a photo of Andrea, the Black Mountain Yarn Shop logo, and the following text:

Choosing the Right Yarn
May 17th 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
with Andrea Gaughan

A promotional image for the class shows a photo of Andrea, the Black Mountain Yarn Shop logo, and the following text: Choosing the Right Yarn May 17th 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM with Andrea Gaughan

I’m going to be teaching another knitting class at Black Mountain Yarn Shop!! We’ll be talking about how to select the perfect yarn for your projects 🫢

If you’re local to the Asheville/Black Mountain area, be sure to check out this new class listing:

www.blackmountainyarnshop.com/collections/...

24.04.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Andrea stands smiling in front of a stone wall. She is wearing a copper orange sleeveless top with columns of cables and lace. The neckline is finished with ribbing and the armholes are finished with I-cord edging.

Andrea stands smiling in front of a stone wall. She is wearing a copper orange sleeveless top with columns of cables and lace. The neckline is finished with ribbing and the armholes are finished with I-cord edging.

New pattern alert!! 🚨

I’ve just released my Mountain Laurel Top pattern today! This #sizeinclusive sleeveless top is knit up in sport weight yarn and features a rich texture made of a mix of lace and cable motifs.

Check out the pattern page for more details: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

18.04.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing!!! Can’t wait to check it out 😊

16.04.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, that’s amazing! I hope I’ll get to see them! I loved your booth at Indie last year πŸ€—

15.04.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A close up of a knitted tank top in light green yarn with cables and textured lace. Only the upper bust and shoulder are visible in frame.

A close up of a knitted tank top in light green yarn with cables and textured lace. Only the upper bust and shoulder are visible in frame.

A middle-aged white woman with dark hair modeling a knitted tank top in light green yarn with cables and textured lace. She wears the top with a pair of medium wash jeans and is standing in her backyard in front of a wooden fence.

A middle-aged white woman with dark hair modeling a knitted tank top in light green yarn with cables and textured lace. She wears the top with a pair of medium wash jeans and is standing in her backyard in front of a wooden fence.

My latest knit-fit is here! I test knit the Mountain Laurel Top for @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social πŸŽ‰
It’s my first all over texture piece, and it’s perfect for spring.
🧢: The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino
#knitsky #knitting #thisweekineips

11.04.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 124    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
A closeup of a white person's torso wearing a handknit black tee, with turquoise and gold stripes. The tee has a crew neck and loose fit. They have their hands loosely in their jean pockets and are standing at a three-quarter view, against a white wall.

A closeup of a white person's torso wearing a handknit black tee, with turquoise and gold stripes. The tee has a crew neck and loose fit. They have their hands loosely in their jean pockets and are standing at a three-quarter view, against a white wall.

A closeup of a white, tattooed person with their back facing the camera as they stand in front of a white wall. They're wearing a boxy handknit black tee with turquoise and gold stripes.

A closeup of a white, tattooed person with their back facing the camera as they stand in front of a white wall. They're wearing a boxy handknit black tee with turquoise and gold stripes.

A closeup of a white tattooed person's shoulder in a three-quarter view
 They're wearing a black handknit tee with turquoise and gold stripes.

A closeup of a white tattooed person's shoulder in a three-quarter view They're wearing a black handknit tee with turquoise and gold stripes.

Lil update: I finished it! This is the Sunshine Tee by @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social ...except I reverse engineered it to be bottom-up instead of top-down, so that I would have an easier time keeping my stripes lined up.
Yarn is all from the splendid @valkyriefibers.bsky.social.

08.04.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Love it!!!! Your stripes look so dang cute!! πŸ₯°

15.04.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Andrea sits outside at a brewery with a glass of beer raised for a cheers. She is wearing a handknit white tee with yellow stripes.

Andrea sits outside at a brewery with a glass of beer raised for a cheers. She is wearing a handknit white tee with yellow stripes.

Today is the one year anniversary of Sunshine Tee’s release, and to celebrate I’m having a little sale! You can take 20% off this pattern using code HBDSUNSHINETEE today on Ravelry or my website β™‘

This has been my most made garment pattern to date and it makes me SO happy to see your versions!!

15.04.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A flat lay photo of a coppery orange handknit sleeveless top. It has vertical columns of cables mixed with vertical columns of knot stitch lace. The collar is finished with ribbing and the armhole is finished with i-cord edging.

A flat lay photo of a coppery orange handknit sleeveless top. It has vertical columns of cables mixed with vertical columns of knot stitch lace. The collar is finished with ribbing and the armhole is finished with i-cord edging.

I have a new knitting pattern coming out this Friday: Mountain Laurel Top!!!

This sport weight sleeveless top features a cables complimented by columns of lace. Minimalistic finishing lets the stitch textures shine ✨

If you’d like to receive the release discount, be sure to join my newsletter πŸ’Œ

14.04.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Andrea stands indoors surrounded by plants and in front of a shelf with colorful board games and a record player. She is wearing a blue tank top with an all over eyelet lace motif.

Andrea stands indoors surrounded by plants and in front of a shelf with colorful board games and a record player. She is wearing a blue tank top with an all over eyelet lace motif.

I’m looking for test knitter for a new summery design - Hyacinth Top!

I worked my sample in Ritual Dyes Undine DK, and selected testers will be able to get 15% off this yarn if they choose to use it for their own versions!

See the test knit application in my bio for more info β™‘

04.04.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Andrea stands outdoors in front of a brick wall painted white. She is wearing a light grey sweater covered all over in rows of pink and orange flowers.

Andrea stands outdoors in front of a brick wall painted white. She is wearing a light grey sweater covered all over in rows of pink and orange flowers.

I have a new knitting pattern out today - Wildflower Pullover! 🌸

28.03.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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