Kate Atherley

Patterns using: Knitting

About me

KATE ATHERLEY is a knitting designer, author, teacher, and editor. Her designs are all about easy-to-knit classics, written for multiple sizes and to allow easy yarn substitution. She focuses on helping knitters enjoy their projects and build skills as they go. She lives in Toronto with her husband and their rescue dog Winnie.

Most or all of my patterns have the following inclusivity features:

Size inclusive and/or size-independent
Charted and written instructions

Can you share my images (attributed, with no edits): Yes

Pronouns: she/her

Purchasable patterns

Note: All prices shown are listed in US dollars. For designers who sell in US dollars, the prices are accurate. For designers who sell in other currencies, the prices have been converted to US dollars using a recent exchange rate and are therefore approximates.

26 purchasable patterns

Photo: Kate Atherley

Cherry Fizz Hat

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $3.75
Price ~~$3.75~~ $2.81 (you save $0.94 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Hat
For: Adults
Sizing: Adult Small (Medium, Large) 18.25 (20.5, 23) inch circumference, 9.25 (9.5, 9.75) inches deep
Yarn weight: Worsted
Total yardage needed: 200 yards
Gauge: 21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stranded colorwork
Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Kate Atherley

Confetti Socks

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $3.75
Price ~~$3.75~~ $2.81 (you save $0.94 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: Womens S (M, L, XL) - finished foot circumference: 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5) inches
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 437 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette st
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Gale Zucker

Custom Hat

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $15.00
Price ~~$15.00~~ $11.25 (you save $3.75 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Hat
For:
- Adults
- Children
- Babies
Sizing: Design to fit
Yarn weight: Yarn weight does not matter
Total yardage needed: 50 to 500 yards
Gauge:
Hooks/needles:
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Dip in the Road Socks

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.00
Price ~~$6.00~~ $4.50 (you save $1.50 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: To fit wearer with ball-of-foot circumference: 6.5 (7.25, 7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 10, 10.5, 11) inches/16.5 (18.5, 19.5, 21, 22, 23.5, 25.5, 26.5, 28) cm. The socks finished foot circumference: 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches/15 (16.5, 18, 19
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 350 to 450 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in stockinette st in the round
Hooks/needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Dr. Tam's Shawl

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $7.50
Price ~~$7.50~~ $5.62 (you save $1.88 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: One - adjustable to available yardage
Yarn weight: Sport
Total yardage needed: Minimum 328 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch, after blocking
Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Kate Atherley

Eccleston Jacket

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $12.50
Price ~~$12.50~~ $9.38 (you save $3.12 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
For: Adults
Sizing: Yours. (Eccleston Jacket is a CustomFit pattern and will be generated to fit you specifically.)
Yarn weight: Super-bulky or bigger
Total yardage needed: 900 to 2040 yards
Gauge: 15 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette
Hooks/needles: US 10 - 6.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Kate Atherley

Everyday Shawls

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $11.25
Price ~~$11.25~~ $8.44 (you save $2.81 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Various
Yarn weight: Multiple yarn weights
Total yardage needed: 200 to 300 yards
Gauge: Various
Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Fast Forward - A Toe-up DK Weight Sock

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.00
Price ~~$6.00~~ $4.50 (you save $1.50 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For:
- Adults
- Babies
Sizing: To fit, foot circumference: 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7.25, 7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 10, 10.5) inches/14 (15, 16.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21, 22, 23.5, 25.5, 26.5) cm
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 175 to 350 yards
Gauge: 26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch in the round
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Find Your Feet (Blood on the Tracks)

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.00
Price ~~$6.00~~ $4.50 (you save $1.50 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: Finished foot circumference: 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5) inches/ 15 (6.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24) cm
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 300 to 400 yards
Gauge: 34 stitches and 52 rows = 4 inches in st st, in the round
Hooks/needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Kate Atherley

Fleetwood Gansey

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $12.50
Price ~~$12.50~~ $9.38 (you save $3.12 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
For: Adults
Sizing: Yours. (Fleetwood is a CustomFit pattern and will be generated to fit you specifically.)
Yarn weight: Bulky
Total yardage needed: 900 to 2040 yards
Gauge: 15 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette
Hooks/needles: US 10 - 6.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Friday Morning Brioche Shawl

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.00
Price ~~$6.00~~ $4.50 (you save $1.50 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: One - knit to preferred size; sample shown in 7 inches/18 cm deep by 74 inches/188 cm wide
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 250 to 450 yards
Gauge: 11 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in single-color briche
Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Shannon Okey/Cooperative Press

Knit Accessories: Essentials and Variations

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $11.25
Price ~~$11.25~~ $8.44 (you save $2.81 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Miscellaneous
For:
- Adults
- Children
- Babies
Sizing: Various
Yarn weight: Multiple yarn weights
Total yardage needed: 60 to 350 yards
Gauge: Various
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Lines and Lines Shawl

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $7.50
Price ~~$7.50~~ $5.62 (you save $1.88 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: One. With yardage and at gauge given, finished shawl is 84 inches/214 cm wide and 35 inches/89 cm at the deepest point.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 600 to 700 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in lace pattern stitch
Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Mackinac Mitts

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.00
Price ~~$6.00~~ $4.50 (you save $1.50 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Handwear
For: Adults
Sizing: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5).
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 180 to 320 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Annie's

Magic SocksSock Inside a Sock

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $9.99
Price ~~$9.99~~ $7.49 (you save $2.50 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: Adult X-small (small, medium, large, X-large)
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 275 to 550 yards
Gauge: 23 stitches = 4 inches
Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Kate Atherley

Montclair Sock

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $3.75
Price ~~$3.75~~ $2.81 (you save $0.94 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) inches/15 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5) cm.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 350 to 450 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with larger needles
Hooks/needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm, US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

On The Other Side Mittens

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.00
Price ~~$6.00~~ $4.50 (you save $1.50 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Handwear
For: Adults
Sizing: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) - To fit small teens to men. Finished Hand circumference 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5)
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 109 to 208 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch
Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Kate Atherley

Opportunity Three

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.63
Price ~~$5.63~~ $4.22 (you save $1.41 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: Cowls 8 inches deep, 20 inches round/ 20 cm deep, 51 cm round
Yarn weight: Worsted
Total yardage needed: 50 to 100 yards
Gauge: 14 sts and 22 rows = 10 cm in 2-colour brioche
Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Kate Atherley

Preston

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $12.50
Price ~~$12.50~~ $9.38 (you save $3.12 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
For: Adults
Sizing: Yours. (Preston is a CustomFit pattern and will be generated to fit you specifically.)
Yarn weight: Bulky
Total yardage needed: 900 to 2040 yards
Gauge: 15 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette
Hooks/needles: US 10 - 6.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Caro Sheridan/splityarn

The Wild One

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $12.50
Price ~~$12.50~~ $9.38 (you save $3.12 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
For: Adults
Sizing: Bust circumference: 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52) inches/ 86.5 (91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 112, 117, 122, 127, 132) cm
Yarn weight: Bulky
Total yardage needed: 1094 to 1750 yards
Gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Lopi, on 4.5mm/US #7 needles
Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Thursday Afternoon

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.00
Price ~~$6.00~~ $4.50 (you save $1.50 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: One - at gauge given, piece is approx 14 inches/36 cm deep and 78 inches/198 cm wide
Yarn weight: Aran
Total yardage needed: 400 to 600 yards
Gauge: 17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Ribbing pattern
Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm, US 9 - 5.5 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Gillian Martin

Tiny Treasure Baby Bonnet

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.00
Price ~~$6.00~~ $4.50 (you save $1.50 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Hat
For: Babies
Sizing: To fit Newborn (3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 18 months)
Yarn weight: Sport
Total yardage needed: 100 to 159 yards
Gauge: 24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch
Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Toasty Mitten & Hat Set

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.63
Price ~~$5.63~~ $4.22 (you save $1.41 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Handwear
For: Adults
Sizing: Mittens - Finished hand circumf: 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches/ 15 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5) cm//Hat Finished circumference: 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) inches/ 40.5 (45.5, 51, 56, 61) cm.
Yarn weight: Sport
Total yardage needed: 300 to 500 yards
Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch in the round with both yarns held together
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm, US 2 - 2.75 mm, US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Tuesday Lunchtime

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.50
Price ~~$4.50~~ $3.38 (you save $1.12 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: One - work to desired size, or your yarn is used up
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 300 to 500 yards
Gauge: 23 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in cable pattern
Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Gillian Martin

Women of Mathematics Laceweight Collection

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $9.38
Price ~~$9.38~~ $7.04 (you save $2.34 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Various
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 350 to 1200 yards
Gauge: Various
Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Wrekin Mittens

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.50
Price ~~$4.50~~ $3.38 (you save $1.12 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Handwear
For: Adults
Sizing: 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches/14 ( 15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5) cm
Yarn weight: Worsted
Total yardage needed: 125 to 350 yards
Gauge: 28 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in garter & cable pattern stitch
Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Kate Atherley

About me

Purchasable patterns

Cherry Fizz Hat

Confetti Socks

Custom Hat

Dip in the Road Socks

Dr. Tam's Shawl

Eccleston Jacket

Everyday Shawls

Fast Forward - A Toe-up DK Weight Sock

Find Your Feet (Blood on the Tracks)

Fleetwood Gansey

Friday Morning Brioche Shawl

Knit Accessories: Essentials and Variations

Lines and Lines Shawl

Mackinac Mitts

Magic SocksSock Inside a Sock

Montclair Sock

On The Other Side Mittens

Opportunity Three

Preston

The Wild One

Thursday Afternoon

Tiny Treasure Baby Bonnet

Toasty Mitten & Hat Set

Tuesday Lunchtime

Women of Mathematics Laceweight Collection

Wrekin Mittens

Magic SocksSock Inside a Sock