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Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

Huge thank-you to STRUCKET for being a Stitchin’ VT sponsor! 💛
Unboxing their soak + strain system — dreamy! Simple soaking and totally doable without lifting heavy water. It’s handy for blocking and a whole lot more.

#kateoates #kateoatesdesign #knitko #ko2025 #stitchinVT #Strucket #knittingtools

November 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

Knitting for kids doesn’t have to mean constant re-dos. Join my *virtual* Grow With Me Workshop through Vogue Knitting Live to learn skills for magically adaptable knits. ☺️ Save 25% off with code NOV25 🤘🏽 Online=Join anywhere
#VogueKnittingLive #Knitting #HandmadeWardrobe #kateoates #kateoatesdesign

November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

After 17 years in this beautiful fiber arts world, I’ve decided to close my business at the end of January 2026.
You can read my full note here 💕 → tinyurl.com/4xvhe2w7

October 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

✨ The BFF Tee is my all-season fave—and it might be yours too. Fingering-weight, endlessly layerable, and totally customizable (crop it, tuck it, dress it up). 🧶💫
A few styling ideas here and a prior post video will convince you to try this fun cropped knit 👇🏽
#BFFTee #knitstyle #handmadewardrobe

✨ Why I 🖤 my BFF Tee ✨
This fingering-weight sweater is peak versatility—it’s my go-to all year long. 🌸 Short sleeve: wear it solo, layer under a cardi, or over a long sleeve. 🌊 Long sleeve: ideal for mild winters + breezy summer nights.
Style yours: 👖 Longer tee with jeans 👗 Or dress it up with a skirt 🇫🇷 Light enough for a lil’ French tuck 🧵 Cropped BFF? Try: ✔️Over dresses ✔️With tunics ✔️Leggings (my fave!)
Not sure you’re a “cropped knit” person? You absolutely can be. 🎥 I brought back my styling vid for this makeover—it’s on my links page to help you feel good in yours. How are you styling your BFF Tee? I’d love to hear. 💬
#knitting #BFFTee #handmadewardrobe #knitstyle

August 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

✨ The updated BFF Tee is here—your go-to lightweight layer, now with new options and endless ways to wear it. I’m wearing the long sleeve cropped version—perfect over dresses, long tops, or anything high-waisted 🙌
15% off thru midnight PDT 8/1
🔗 www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

August 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

Your "always there for you" sweater just got an upgrade.✨The new BFF Tee is here - with fresh options, mod tips (hi, ease hacks! Lightweight & layerable = 🍂☃️🌷🏖️effortless year-long wear.

🧶15% off through 8/1, midnight PDT
👯‍♀️ Cast on for YOUR new best friend: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

#BFFTee

Cropped BFF Tee by Kate Oates is a lightweight, floaty sweater with dropped shoulders and seamless top-down construction perfect for any season. It is shown in a violet purple long-sleeved version, layered over a white shirt and black leggings. Kate stands, smiling at the camera, leaning against a brick wall

#kateoatesdesign #BFFTee #knitting #bffteeKO #handmadewardrobe #topdownknitting #cmssupplyco #kate oates

July 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Stitch & Beach 2026
February 5-10

My midwinter oceanfront, intimate, luxurious knitting retreat for the maker’s soul is curated to eradicate any winter blues and spoil you rotten.

Visit kateoates.shop to reserve your spot!

#stitchandbeach #knittingretreat #koevents

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R E G I S T R A T I O N I S O P E N 👩🏾‍💻
Stitch & Beach 2026
February 5-10

🌊 My midwinter oceanfront retreat is back and even better than the first. This intimate, luxurious knitting retreat for the maker’s soul is curated to eradicate any winter blues and spoil you rotten. Set on the peaceful shores of Isle of Palms, SC, this 5-night escape is a cozy blend of creativity, connection & coastal calm. ✨ Limited to just 11 guests ↠ 5 slots remaining after my subscribers got first dibs 😬

📑 Exclusive retreat patterns with our🏴‍☠️Featured Dyer: the one & only {Treasure Goddess}
🤯 Workshops with {Kristy Bishop}, {Corey Alston}, and moi
👩🏻‍🍳 Chef-prepared meals by The {Carolina Chef}
🧶 A visit to {Wild & Wooly}, our favorite nearby local yarn shop
🐎 A day in downtown Charleston, complete with carriage tour & fine dining
📷Gorgeous, quiet photography by {Erica Carter} so you can unplug and stay present

We’ll kick things off with a stitch marker swap as we get to know each other & outside of our scheduled experiences, we'll spend our time knitting by the sea, watching for dolphins, and making new memories. This is your invitation to slow down, stitch, and be fully present.

Spots are limited — click the link ↟ to reserve yours!

#stitchandbeach #knittingretreat #fiberretreat #makerescape #coastalretreat #knitbythesea #slowmaker #koevents

June 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

Come join me for a summer KAL!
Pick any Kate Oates pattern.
Cast on June 6, 2025. Cast off Sept 1, 2025.
Use #kofeelslikesummerkal
Join us on Discord for prizes and more great community. Can’t wait to see your projects!

🧶☀️#summerkal

discord.gg/TVTjWNahNY

A pretty, cheerful puffed-sleeve summer sweater in a mango colored yarn is paired with a fun floral print mini skirt. The model is smiling and standing next to a brick building on a cobblestone street with sunlight behind her.

A fitted handknitted camisole in a perfect neutral yarn is shown paired with comfortable jeans. The model is holding a bouquet of pink-peach flowers and her sun hat rests nearby.

A closeup shot of a delicate lace detail around the neckline of a light and airy summer sweater.

A fun summertime top with stripes in gray and yellow, shown in a flirty cropped length with puffed sleeves and jeans. The model is smiling, standing in a sunlight meadow with trees behind her.

June 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

As though J hasn’t already proved himself as an outstanding human, he has now been named ATHLETE OF THE YEAR for the state. What an incredible achievement & honor.

Announcement of Male Athlete of the Year award. On the top, it says Jesse Oates and he’s pictured at right in a tux. He’s blonde haired with blue eyes and smiling.

#bigj #proudmama #classof2025 #lexington #lexingtonsc #lexingtonwildcats

June 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

Dear LYS’s
Email me at help at kateoatesdesign dot com with your shop logo, I’ll send you free pattern codes to give your customers on LYS day, feat you on my site & newsletter.
🙌🏼 I 🖤 LYS!
@blackmountainyarn.bsky.social @yarnbar.bsky.social @heartsonfiber.bsky.social @doeweknit.bsky.social

Yarn Bar, a local yarn shop in Billings, MT. Kate (me) is sitting on the couch with her knitting and smiling happily. She’s surrounded by walls covered in yarn, all the colors of the rainbow. Kate has blonde hair and is wearing a white tee and dark denim jeans.

#kateoates #kateoatesdesign #lysday #supportlys #yarnbarmt #localyarnshop #localyarnstore #shoplocal #shopsmall #knitKO #KO2025 #supportsmallbusiness #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knittingpattern #knittingdesign #knittingpatterns #knittingpatterndesigner #knit #knitting #knitter #tricot #strikk #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #handknit #knityourstyle #handmadewardrobe #sizeinclusiveknitting #sizeinclusivepattern #sizeinclusivity #knitweardesigners #knittingpatterndesigner

Black Mountain Yarn Shop, Black Mountain NC. 4 fabulous women are standing in she shop with their arms around each other. Around them are walls of gorgeous yarn. Danni, the shop owner, is on the left. She has dark curly hair and is wearing glasses, a striped sweater and a green skirt either black tights. Donna is next to Danni, she’s a brunette wearing glasses, a mustard colored sweater and a dark green skirt. Kate (me) is next to Donna. She’s blonde and wearing a turquoise dress with llama print, grey tights and cowboy boots. She has a vivid orange cardigan on as well. Aimee, the owner of La Bien Aimée yarn company, is on the right. She’s wearing a neon pink cardigan over a printed dress that has vertical chevrons on the top and muted vertical stripes on the bottom created by different fabrics seamed together.

#blackmountainyarnshop #bmys #kateoates #kateoatesdesign #lysday #supportlys #localyarnshop #localyarnshops #localyarnstore #localyarnstores #labienaimee #knitKO #KO2025 #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knittingpattern #knittingdesign #knittingpatterns #knittingpatterndesigner #knit #knitting #knitter #tricot #strikk #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #handknit #knityourstyle #handmadewardrobe #sizeinclusiveknitting #sizeinclusivepattern #sizeinclusivity #knitweardesigners #knittingpatterndesigner

Do Ewe Knit, a fabulous shop in New Jersey! At the top of the image, the sign displays the shops name. Karen, the shop owner, is standing on the left next to Kate (me). beautiful giant cubbies show off the yarn behind them. Karen is wearing a black top and jeans and Kate is wearing a denim romper with a mustard cardigan.

#doeweknit #doeweknityarnshop #newjerseyyarnshop #shopsmall #shoplocal #localyarnshop #localyarnstore #localyarnshops #localyarnstores #knittingteacher #knittingworkshop #kateoates #kateoatesdesign #lysday #supportlys #knitKO #KO2025 #supportsmallbusiness #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knittingpattern #knittingdesign #knittingpatterns #knittingpatterndesigner #knit #knitting #knitter #tricot #strikk #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #handknit #knityourstyle #handmadewardrobe #sizeinclusiveknitting #sizeinclusivepattern #sizeinclusivity #knitweardesigners #knittingpatterndesigner

Hearts on Fiber, a lovely yarn shop in NC! Kate (me) visited this shop last year and this image shows the shop in the background and Kate’s own display of knit boutique goodies in the front.

#heartsonfiber #heartsonfiberyarn #heartsonfiberyarnshop #ncyarnshop #northcarolinayarnshop #shopsmall #shoplocal #localyarnshop #localyarnstore #localyarnshops #localyarnstores #knittingteacher #knittingworkshop #kateoates #kateoatesdesign #lysday #supportlys #knitKO #KO2025 #supportsmallbusiness #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knittingpattern #knittingdesign #knittingpatterns #knittingpatterndesigner #knit #knitting #knitter #tricot #strikk #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #handknit #knityourstyle #handmadewardrobe #sizeinclusiveknitting #sizeinclusivepattern #sizeinclusivity #knitweardesigners #knittingpatterndesigner

April 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

Let the @knitforfood.bsky.social knitathon begin!!!
I’m all swatched and mathed and charted for a new design (one of my retreat patterns this fall)! Registration for Stitchin’ Vermont ends 4.18 and TODAY is your last chance to hop in Bingo with me & @knotbadbritt.com

Geometric colorwork swatches with a dusty pink and black & white color changing yarn.

#knitforfood #knitforfood2025 #knitforfoodathon #knitforfoodko #fundraiser #fundraising #knittingfundraiser #donate #kateoates #kateoatesdesign #stitchinvermont #knittingretreat #vtsheepandwool2025 #knittingclasses #knittingworkshops #knitKO #KO2025 #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knittingpattern #knittingpatterns #knittingpatterndesigner #knit #knitting #knitter #tricot #strikk #sizeinclusivity #sizeinclusiveknitting

April 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

@knotbadbritt.com 😍 hope ya don’t mind but I feel connected to you forever 🖤🖤🖤 what an amazing guest you were, and just a joy to hang out with! Thank you for being uplifting and kind and just YOU!

March 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

Not having any fun over here with @knotbadbritt.com getting ready for our BINGO & exclusive makealong event!!

March 22, 2025 at 3:56 AM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

@knotbadbritt.com is HERE! We are workin’ it for our player exclusive B•I•N•G•O knit, crochet or combo MAL! Getting our pics taken, filming an online workshop for our collaborative design w La Bien Aimée & did I mention this project is my “Rhinebeck garment” this yr?

Beautiful black woman dressed in teal top & pants sitting on a couch with a black & white crochet project on her lap. She’s resting her cheek on her closed fist and wearing a hat & glasses. White redheaded woman in the front is in a white tee and wearing glasses with her hair in a messy bun. Text reads “girls ready to work it”

#makersbingo #makersbingo2025 #kateoates #brittgarber #kateoatesdesign #knotbadbritt #collaboration #community #labienaimee #making #crochetbingo #knitbingo #crochet #mal #makealong
#KO2025 #knitweardesign #crochetdesign #crochetdesigner #knitweardesigner #knittingpatterns #crochetpatterns #knit #tricot #strikk #inclusivemaking #sizeinclusiveknitting #accessibility #inclusivity #sizeinclusivity

March 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

Sample knit call! Application linked below. I want to speed up my makeover process; many samples don’t have strict deadlines so as long as you are committed, have the experience & meet gauge, I’ve probably got something for ya. Kateoatesdesign.com/ko-sample-knitting

Young, brunette woman standing tall in heels on a brick sidewalk wearing jeans and a handknit sweater (it’s called Sugar on Top) . The sweater is primarily a tally beige but features grey hems and pink eyelet stripes. It’s oversized. She has one hand raised pulling back her hair and is looking forward but not at the camera. Behind her is a plant bed and even further back is a corridor with lights and ceiling fans. Columns are to her left

#kateoates #kateoatesdesign #sampleknitting #sampleknitterswanted #sampleknitcall #knitKO #KO2025 #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knittingpattern #knittingdesign #knittingpatterns #knittingpatterndesigner #knit #knitting #knitter #tricot #strikk #handknit #knityourstyle #handmadewardrobe #sizeinclusiveknitting #sizeinclusivepattern #sizeinclusivity #knitweardesigners #knittingpatterndesigner

Asian young woman standing in a brick archway wearing heeled black boots, jeans and a grey blouse. She’s smiling And styled with a handknit infinity cowl (it’s called Shifty Cowl). The cowl features color changing yarn and a mash up of reversible cables and ribbing.

Young man standing to the side with his left hand on a tree. Green grass is in the background. He’s wearing an olive green handknit cardigan (it’s called Karel and was named after his father) and jeans. The cardigan features a shawl collar, cables, texture and front pockets.

Black woman with curly hair with her back leaning against the corner of a brick building. She’s wearing black heeled booties, grey denim jeans and a bright turquoise oversized handknit sweater (it’s called Katy Tunic). This cozy sweater features ribbed sleeves and a fold over cabled collar along with a hi lo curved hem. She’s looking down and smiling with a sidewalk behind her.

March 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

Sample knit call! Application linked below. I want to speed up my makeover process; many samples don’t have strict deadlines so as long as you are committed, have the experience & meet gauge, I’ve probably got something for ya. Kateoatesdesign.com/ko-sample-knitting

Blonde woman standing in a field with a wooden barn behind her. She’s standing sideways wearing jeans and a hand knit, blush colored cabled sweater (it’s called Rosewood) and she’s looking at the camera. Her hands are in her back pocket and you can see the flattering vertical lines that run down the side of her sweater.

#kateoates #kateoatesdesign #sampleknitting #sampleknitterswanted #sampleknitcall #knitKO #KO2025 #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knittingpattern #knittingdesign #knittingpatterns #knittingpatterndesigner #knit #knitting #knitter #tricot #strikk #handknit #knityourstyle #handmadewardrobe #sizeinclusiveknitting #sizeinclusivepattern #sizeinclusivity #knitweardesigners #knittingpatterndesigner

Young man leaning against a tree facing forward and smiling. He’s wearing jeans and a grey handknit cabled sweater with reverse stockinette sleeves (its called Professor Charles). Green grass is in the background and his arms are crossed in front.

Blonde woman sitting in front of a log pile. Her arms are resting on the arms of her chair and she’s wearing purple pants with a hand knit taupe sweater (it’s called Kate) layered over a dark grey shirt. Her sweater is cuffed at the wrist and it features texture and cables. She’s smiling and the camera captures her from the side.

Black woman standing in a field with a slight smile looking to the left. There are trees in the background. Her arms are slightly bent so that her hands just barely touch in front of her. She’s wearing a vibrant red, all over lace handknit sweater (it’s called Antilogy)

March 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

And it’s incredible to think back on what both of us thought we were going to do (work-wise) at that time—we didn’t even come close! Who knew I’d be a 4-boy mom 🤣 who also whelped a 6-puppy litter from her own dog at 36 weeks pregnant with Charlie and a fiber artist instead of an academic?

My sweet aunt & uncle sent us flowers and a card today! The card says “Happy 20th! Time flies, but your love & lovely family continue to grow. Keep on being kind & caring for each other.”

Me, as a bride, facing the camera and smiling with a few of our groomsmen behind me. I’m blonde, with my veil on but face uncovered. You can only see the top of my gown but it’s white, strapless & beaded with diagonal slanting fabric panels.

The flowers we received from family. A lovely happy mix of pinks including roses & greenery

February 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

20 years ago today I was a bride-to-be! I was 21 when I got married and I’ve never had a moment of regret. In just under 3 hours from now, Ryan and I will officially have been married for 20 years. I truly cannot believe how fast the time has gone.

Bride & groom! Wedding reception. Classic white gown on the bride and black tux on the groom. 20 years ago! We are dancing and looking at each other with huge smiles

#praisejesusforthisman
#20thanniversary #20yearsmarried #stillabride #marriage #marriageishardwork #keepinitreal #chronicpain #chronicillness #reallife #thisismylife #thisislife

Red roses from the top down with a sprig of baby’s breath in the middle. 20th anniversary flowers from my husband when I woke up.

Me, in my wedding dress on the day of. I did my bridal portraits on the same day because I wanted my hair and makeup to be exactly the same as on the day of. I’m standing on grey marble steps (they happen to be part of the SC State House) I’m standing with my back facing and my head turned toward the camera. I’m wearing a long veil but my face is uncovered. My gown cross-crosses in the back and the train is long and flowing down the steps.

A photo showing the cover of our wedding album. The album is black and reads “Ryan and Kate Oates, February 26, 2005” the image on the front is my husband kissing my hand and we are both still in our wedding attire

February 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

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Black woman on left is smiling big and she’s wearing a crocheted red & Grey shawl with her hands covering her ears. White woman on right has red hair and is wearing a purple cropped sweater with a longer flowy tank underneath and black leggings with black hi top shoes. She’s bending over a rail pretending to turn an industrial wheel with her mouth open in a “woo hoo” expression

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February 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

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This image has a coral background with lighter blush pink text that reads “we 🖤 our sponsors”

This is an image displaying logos of over 30 brands sponsoring prizes for bingo this year. The top reads “makers bingo 2025, your prize sponsors for the year” . Next week, there will be a blog post that shares all prize information

February 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

I shared my Stitchin’ Vermont vid but I neglected to share the sweater details about what I was wearing. Shameful! 🤣
The pattern is called Cardi Vest and it is a super satisfying quick-knit, totally adorable. Here are a few versions. And yes, instructions are included for a hood or shawl collar!

Blonde woman in a light denim top with dark denim jeans. She’s got a grey vest style sweater opened in the front (it has button closures. She’s standing in the woods and looking to the side

#kateoates #kateoatesdesign #wearyourknits #knitKO #sweaterweather #KO2025 #todaysknitoutfit #cardivestko #quickknit #colorwork #handknitvest #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knittingpattern #knittingpatterns #knittingpatterndesigner #knit #knitting #knitter #tricot #strikk #knitstagram #knittersofbluesky #handknit #knityourstyle #handmadewardrobe #sizeinclusiveknitting #sizeinclusivepattern #sizeinclusivity

Two women standing side by side with their backs facing the camera. A beautiful dog is facing but looking to the side. The woman on left is wearing mustard colored leggings, a denim skirt , white long sleeve top with a grey hooded vest and brown boots. The woman on right is wearing mustard colored pants a white shirt and the same vest, but in red with a shawl collar instead of a hood. They are standing outdoors in an open space with leaves on the ground and a few trees in the distance.

A young woman is facing the camera but looking to the left. She’s stranding on green grass with a tree behind her. She’s wearing a white long sleeve tee and a turquoise, buttoned hand knit sweater vest. The buttons are orange, and coordinate with the colorwork on the sweater which is mostly hidden by the woman’s long, dark hair. She’s also touching her hood with her hands as it sits on her head.

A red headed woman is standing sideways wearing a white shirt and a red knit vest, showing the textured, twisted rib shawl collar. She is outdoors in an open space with leaves on the ground and a few trees in the distance.

February 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

Hi knitters and makers! Registration for my Stitchin’ Vermont retreat opens at 2pm EST today!!! Tons of info is on my website but this retreat is gonna be amayyyyyyzing! We are supporting the community in a variety of ways and we will be going to the VT sheep & wool festival!

Adorable white sheep chewing on hay amidst the snow

#kateoates #kateoatesdesign #stitchinvermont #knittingretreat #shoplocal #supportlocalartists #vtsheepandwool2025 #retreatregistration #knittingcommunity #community #KOretreat #knittingclasses #knittingworkshops #knitKO #KO2025 #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knittingpattern #knittingpatterns #knittingpatterndesigner #knit #knitting #knitter #tricot #strikk #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #handknit #knityourstyle #handmadewardrobe #sizeinclusivity #sizeinclusiveknitting

A look at OQ Farm at sunset. A green lawn covers most of the image, with a red farmhouse on the right and a white fence towards the back. Sunset comes through over the trees at back.

Topical view of OQ farm. It’s surrounded by trees with mountains in the background. A variety of small farmhouses are spattered amidst the grass.

The interior of one of the public spaces in one of the homes on OQ Farm. The room has wooden walls and ceiling and a large chandelier hangs from the ceiling. A large stone fireplace is on the left with a cozy brown leather couch sitting invitingly at the center. A coffee table is in front of it with tables on each side.

February 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

Stitchin’ Vermont: 10.3-10.7 @ OQ Farm incl a day @ VT Sheep & Wool, workshops: KO + sculptured beading by local artist Michelle Hough + farm to table by our personal chef. Reg opens 2.14, 2 EST. Slots go FAST: set a reminder & subscribe for tips to snag a slot!
www.kateoatesdesign.com

Adorable White Alpaca staring straight ahead at the camera. Several other alpacas are in the background.

A view of OQ Farm, red farmhouse is on the left and a tree trunk is on the right. Several red chairs sit on a stone patio and lights are hanging from above for a cozy glow.

Red farmhouse lit up by glowing lights both inside and out. On the right is grass and a stone patio is on the left

Interior view of a cozy farmhouse. All the walls are wooden planks, there’s a big couch with cozy chairs next to it and a tv on the left. A striped rug sits in front of the TV.

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February 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

It’s time to KNIT FOR FOOD! Join my team or donate solo— either way, get on board! This is an amazing annual event benefiting those in need of the utmost basic: nourishment. givebutter.com/knitforfood2...

February 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM

Kate Oates

@kateoates.bsky.social

I have to share even though this is secret for another couple days! I just adore it! Icord CO & BO + bobbles & tassels… 💯 worth it! 🧶

Rectangular hand knit wrap featuring a variety of colors (purple, coral, cream, gold, minty blue) and stitch patterns (cables, knit/purl textures, garter stitch, lace) with multicolor tassels on shorter vertical edges and an I-cord cast on & bind-off on long edges. #knit #knitting #kateoates #kateoatesdesign #knitweardesign #ko2025 #knittingpattern #comingsoon #stitchandbeach #scrapandbeachKO

February 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM

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