Think soothing color palettes, think simple classic form, think Windy City Knits.
We love Angela's knitted accessories for its enduring styles, quality yarn and meticulous handmade touch – that is what you get from Angela!
Know the knotter behind the knits, and know that every time you wear a knit of Angela's, its imbued with much relaxed and wholesome vibes ;D
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ISG: Describe yourself as a person on the whole in under 70 words.
Angela: I am a city and beach loving girl, yet I have to drive a bit to get to both, I love espresso way too much, I would eat pasta everyday if I could, I love watching old 1980’s movies, my favorite time of year is Summer.
ISG: What is it about knitting that got you hooked for the past 10 years?
Angela: A good friend showed me how to make a knit stitch and I made a scarf. It was so imperfect and it took me forever but I loved it. I find knitting to be so relaxing and comforting. I love watching a piece take shape in my hands.
ISG: From where/who/what do you draw your inspiration for your designs? Describe to us your creative process.
Angela: I search for yarns that are high quality and super soft. I work from the yarn itself, looking at the thickness, the drape, the color and then I design a piece from there. I love to work with colorful yarns and classic stitch patterns.
ISG: Apart from knitting, what other endeavors keep your creative cells churning?
Angela: I love to sew. Two of my favorite things to sew are bags and skirts.
ISG: How would a perfect day be for you?
Angela: A perfect day for me would start with an early morning run, a leisurely breakfast with my family, including espresso of course, an afternoon walking around the city, and ending with a home cooked meal and curling up on the couch with my knitting basket and husband and a movie.
ISG: Selling hand knits on Etsy is highly competitive, what advice would you give to aspiring/struggling fellow knotters?
Angela: I would say to them to use their own style and not be a copy. Find a way to make yourself and your love for your knits show through in your shop.
ISG: If you were given one gold wish a boon from God, what would it be?
Angela: It would be the opportunity to own a successful café. My husband is an amazing cook and I love to bake. We have always talked about owning a little place that serves all the stuff we like to cook, homemade pastas, organic vegetable filled dishes, and my baked cookies and cakes.
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Windy City Knits will be having a giveaway from
April 4th to April 17th, come back again tomorrow :D
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