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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Today is release day for Bergamot Pullover!! Here are some pattern details: 🌟 size inclusive 🌟 gender inclusive 🌟 seamless set-in sleeve 🌟 optional bust darts 🌟 DK gauge Find more info here! ⬇️ Ravelry - www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... My Site - www.andreagaughanknits.com/knittingpatt...

Andrea is standing indoors smiling and wearing a handknit sweater. The sweater is a tonal cool lavender color and has set in-sleeves and a standard fit. In the background is a large houseplant and a map on the wall.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

With the winter solstice happening this weekend, it's time for my annual Winter Solstice Sale!!! ☃️❄️ You can use code SOLSTICE30 to take 30% off ALL of my published knitting patterns through the end of the weekend, on either Ravelry or my website. Discount is valid through 12/21/25 at 11:59PM ET

Text saying “Winter Solstice Sale | 30% off all knitting patterns!” is shown on top of a photo of evergreens covered in snow

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

New pattern release: Sassafras Pullover!! 💚🫛🌱 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...

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

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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 😊💗 Check out the application below for more info! APPLY HERE - forms.gle/vTFm3oF1fkhW...

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

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?... 💗💗💗

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

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Réalta Pullover is now live!! 🥳 You can get this pattern for 20% off through the end of the weekend with code REALTA20 🥰 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!

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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 😊💗

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.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

New pattern alert!!! Checkered Vest is now live 😊💗 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...

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

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Katie @small-things-glow.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

New pattern coming next week!!! 🤗 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 💗 Pattern will be released Friday, July 11th!

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

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

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 😊💗

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

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

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.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

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?...

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Upcoming pattern release, completed intarsia vest & and a new cabled pullover!

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

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

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.

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Paulie Ann-Marie Cromatic @polliecromatic.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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

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.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Coming next week.... High Falls Pullover!!! ♡ 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 💌

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.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

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/...

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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...

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.

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Sarah @sarahjeanne22.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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

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.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

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

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.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

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 💌

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.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

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 ♡

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.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

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

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.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Warm weather means it’s time to break out one of my very favorite tees! 🏳️‍🌈🧶✌🏻

Andrea stands outdoors in a cropped tee that says “queer knitter” in a funky rainbow colored font

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I have a new pattern releasing in just two weeks - Wildflower Pullover!! 🌸 I knit my sample up in Brooklyn Tweed’s fingering weight base Tones Light. It comes in so many gorgeous colors, perfect for colorwork. This was my very first time steeking and it was actually so much easier than I expected!

A flat lay of a light grey handknit sweater with rows of orange and magenta flowers.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I made a little video with some ideas for different ways to style a handknit vest!! I’m wearing my South Slope Vest pattern which is available now ♡

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

It feels wrong that after all the sweaters I’ve knit, my very favorite sweater to wear is one of my most basic designs - Front Porch Pullover! This basic drop-shoulder sweater is worked top down in fingering weight yarn + lace weight mohair to get a DK gauge. I used KFO Merino & mohair in Rust ♡

Andrea stands in her living room beside a window and surrounded by plants. She is wearing a red/brown cropped sweater with brown pants, black Docs, and a leather bag with a checkered pattern.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Sunny windowsill & swatches for summer designs 𖤓 Designing can be strange since I’m usually knitting for two seasons ahead of the current one, but today I’m enjoying dreaming of summer - when the designs I’m currently working on will be released ♡ #knitting

Three swatches laid out on a dirty windowsill with sun streaming in on them. Two are brioche, one in a light yellow and the other a deep purple. The third is blue is worked in an eyelet mesh pattern.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

If you're like me and feeling a bit sick of winter, it doesn't hurt to start on some warm season knits! My Sunshine Tee will be one of my first warm weather knits I'll break out when the time comes. I'm already in full-on warm season knitting mode as well, preparing all my spring & summer releases ☀︎

A flay lay of a handknit cropped tee with set in sleeve-in sleeve shaping. It is white with thin yellow stripes across the chest and body.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

✶ Test knitters needed! ✶ I'm looking for test knitters for a new design - High Falls Pullover. This sport weight sweater is worked top-down with modified drop shoulder shaping and a simple allover lace motif. See the application linked in my bio for more details!

Andrea stands in her living room wearing a pale green handknit sweater with a loose fit and covered in eyelet stripes.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Last weekend was the one year anniversary of the Aion Cowl release! ▲▽▲▽ I’ve only made two accessory patterns so far, but I want to do more! I love accessories because they’re a great palette cleanser between larger projects, and also a great chance to try out new techniques & color schemes 🌈

A handknit cowl with an all over motif of interlocking gold and yellow triangles.

A handknit cowl with an all over motif of interlocking rainbow colored triangles.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I’m going to knit my first ever blue project for myself for the #SkyKAL! This is Ritual Dyes Undine DK in Hyacinth and I’m going to be starting a new design with this yarn this month 🦋🐳🌀

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I guess you can post videos on here as well?! I made a short video showing the new way I’ve started storing my handknit sweaters! #knitting

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

I put on a sweater this morning that I had almost completely forgotten about!! This is my 2nd Funfetti Raglan worked in 5 colors of BT’s Arbor. Going to make sure this sweater gets its rightful spot in the regular rotation from now on! Funfetti Raglan is out now on Ravelry & my website 💗 #knitting

Andrea stands indoors in front of a variety of potted plants wearing black jeans and a handknit black sweater with rows of colorful stranded colorwork speckles.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

New design on the needles! Just joined for the body then skipped ahead to work the collar 😊💗 Do you ever skip ahead to work the collar? It’s so nice to get a better idea how the finished sweater will look!

Flat lay of a light green sweater with eyelet stripes. It is partially knit and attached to a ball of yarn.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

What a great idea!!! I may have a blue project that I’ll be starting in time to participate 💙

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Taught my first ever knitting class today at Black Mountain Yarn Shop 😊💗 It was a class on modifying sweater patterns. I want to add more education into my work, both in the form of in person and online classes - what kinds of knitting related topics are you most interested in learning more about??

Andrea stands in Black Mountain Yarn Shop with four knitters who attended the class.

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Andrea Gaughan @andreagaughanknits.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Hello Bluesky! I’m Andrea, a knitwear designer based in Asheville, NC. I create slow fashion focused, size inclusive knitting patterns. Here are a few of my recent projects 😊💗 I’m excited to check out this new platform & meet fellow crafters!

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