Designer Spotlight - Kate Oates
Kate Oates of @kateoatesdesign has been creating knitwear patterns for over a decade and a half. She has over 300 designs listed on Ravelry, and multiple published books. Her patterns have extensive size ranges and great attention to detail and fit.
Kate also loves teaching, and takes care to make the class experience enjoyable as well as educational. She is happy to visit local yarn shops and collaborate with independent brands.
Cardi Vest is a great transitional and layering piece with several design options. It can be made with a shawl collar or with a hood, and there are two waist length options. It is knit with Aran weight yarn, so either Lysti or Lettlopi would be great options.
SnuggleBug Car Seat Cozy is a wonderful accessory that keeps baby warm as well as safely buckled in. I have always been vocal about car seat safety, although my own haven't needed them in a decade. This cozy allows you to safely buckle in your most precious cargo, while providing an extra layer of warmth. It is knit in DK-weight yarn, so Mainio is perfect.
Lovebirds Cowl is a lovely colorwork cowl with graphic design and several size options. It does have some longer floats, so it is recommended for knitters who are comfortable with colorwork. And if you like the cowl, there is an entire coordinating collection. The cowl is knit with Fingering yarn. Sulo offers 23 solid color options, and Nordlys offers beautiful multi-colored choices.
Flirty is a versatile pullover that can be worn in multiple ways with multiple sleeve length options. It's a great option for milder weather in spring or fall.
The collar has a higher neckline and a scooped back, and is designed to be reversible. The design has multiple sleeve and length options, so you can create a garment that's suitable for you and your needs.
The pattern calls for Sport weight merino yarn, and Helli is exactly that. It is superwash treated, and has been tested to be non-toxic and free from irritants. There are 12 colors in the collection to choose from, each as gorgeous as the next.
