Even as a small child, Andrea Brauneis had a passion for wool and crafts. Knitting quickly emerged as a favorite hobby, and later she was able to turn it into a full-time career. Professional design training with an emphasis on practical aspects and many workshops-primarily in Scandinavia and Scotland-enabled her to constantly expand her knowledge. She now works as a freelance designer and is the author of several knitting books, including Knitting Wraps in the Round. She lives with her family in Munich, Germany, and can be found on Instagram @andrea.brauneis.