Hi there! My name is Andrea Gaughan and I am a knitwear designer based in Asheville, North Carolina. I absolutely love living in the Blue Ridge Mountains and being a part of a community with a rich history of craft.

I came to knitwear design out of my interests in slow fashion and creating art from natural materials. I previously got a degree in physics, then worked on organic farms around the eastern US, and I’m glad to have now settled into a career that feels like a perfect fit for me. I love art, math, and the natural world and I’ve found knitwear design to be a perfect combination of the three.

My style is ever evolving, but includes a mix of inspiration from vintage and contemporary fashion. I am particularly interested in traditional knitting motifs and constructions methods, and how they can be incorporated into modern designs.

My knitting patterns are written with a focus on clear instructions and excellent fit. This includes all of my patterns being size inclusive. From December 2024 onwards, my patterns also have two fit options based on traditional men's and women's sizing charts to better help folks of all genders get a great fit.