Seeing Summer

Summer is in full swing over here and so is the knitting. Being home all day has made me feel like I have to knit, knit, knit to make up for the time I don't get to during the school year. 

Just this week I cast on for a new design using Sunshine Yarns Ultraluxe Light, and ultra-luxe it is. This yarn is a merino, cashmere, and silk blend (75/15/10). I am amazed at just how silky and soft this yarn feels. While it is single spun, it is not as fuzzy as some singles can get. I cannot wait to see how the design I am working on turns out! I should mention, if you're ever curious to see what I'm working on I often post pics on Instagram @andrea_knits (it's either knitting or my kiddo, really).

If you've been thinking about summer tops to knit, I posted on the Craftsy blog this week and shared some of their fun summer top kits.

I have a really awesome giveaway for you tomorrow so keep an eye out! 

Saltwater Knits Giveaway

Ok, I think it's time for a little celebration! Now that my new ebook, Saltwater Knits is available I thought, why not give one of you lucky readers a chance to win a copy and the yarn to make your own Sardines?!

You have a few ways you can win:

1. Leave a comment here telling me which pattern you'd like to knit first. 

2. Follow me on Twitter @andrea_knits and then come back and tell me who you are. 

3. Tweet/blog about the giveaway and then come back and let me know. 

Three chances to win and all oh so easy!  I will randomly draw a winner next Friday, October 4th. Good luck!

Oh, and if you're interested in some advice on weaving in ends check out today's post on the Craftsy blog!

Craftsy Blogger

I have been so busy these last few months with school starting, switching to teaching full time, and getting this latest collection released that I've neglected to share some big news with you: I've been working as a Craftsy blogger.

Over there I've been sharing a lot of knitting and crochet tutorials as well as some interviews and pattern round ups. 

The Craftsy blog is a really fun and informative blog to follow, if you don't already. There are a lot of writers on a variety of topics. Today you can find my post on using beads in your knitting.  Take a peek and stay tuned here as well. I have a fun giveaway coming up!