Kate Atherley
@kateatherley.bsky.social
Knitter, teacher, editor, writer, designer. She/her. Craft, food & feminism. Love is love. Abortions are healthcare. Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Opinions my own. Sharing a life and a very good dog with @normwilner. www.kateatherley.com
We love it there so much. But unless something radical changes, we likely will not resume until 2029...
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We love it there so much. But unless something radical changes, we likely will not resume until 2029...
We'd always fly in Thursday a.m. - it was so quiet - arriving in the city as the parade was dispersing. Dinner at N's favourite place, The Dutch in Soho. We've not been able to go for all sorts of reasons: pandemics, elder care, deaths, sick dogs, money worries, etc., etc. One day we will go back.
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We'd always fly in Thursday a.m. - it was so quiet - arriving in the city as the parade was dispersing. Dinner at N's favourite place, The Dutch in Soho. We've not been able to go for all sorts of reasons: pandemics, elder care, deaths, sick dogs, money worries, etc., etc. One day we will go back.
I hope you enjoy making them!
November 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I hope you enjoy making them!
Absolutely, although for myself I'm not a big fan of the extra bulk.
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Absolutely, although for myself I'm not a big fan of the extra bulk.
This is bonkers and I love it. Thank you.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This is bonkers and I love it. Thank you.
Happy to help! Stay warm!
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Happy to help! Stay warm!
P.S. Between now and Dec 4th, use the code FO2025 in my Payhip or Ravelry pattern stores for 25% off...
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
P.S. Between now and Dec 4th, use the code FO2025 in my Payhip or Ravelry pattern stores for 25% off...
Some of my mitten patterns, if you're so inclined. Thank you for reading! 10/10
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iMittarod Mitten Knitting Patterns
Fingerless mittens, ideal for keeping your hands warm when you’re knitting, or caring for the dogs. There are two levels of pattern. Choose based on your skill level and how engaging a project you wan...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Some of my mitten patterns, if you're so inclined. Thank you for reading! 10/10
payhip.com/b/7cKU
payhip.com/b/Zn8qt
payhip.com/b/16IvS
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A full mitten needs a bit of positive ease – make it about 2-3 cm/1 inch larger around than your hand so that there’s room for fingerless mitts underneath, and warm air. No gloves. Mittens are always warmer than gloves. Your fingers snuggle together to share heat. 9/...
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
A full mitten needs a bit of positive ease – make it about 2-3 cm/1 inch larger around than your hand so that there’s room for fingerless mitts underneath, and warm air. No gloves. Mittens are always warmer than gloves. Your fingers snuggle together to share heat. 9/...
4. Fingerless mittens should be worn with a bit of negative ease, stretching to fit your hands so that they stay in place, especially if you’re wearing them as an inner layer. About 1-2 cm/half to 1 inch. 8/...
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
4. Fingerless mittens should be worn with a bit of negative ease, stretching to fit your hands so that they stay in place, especially if you’re wearing them as an inner layer. About 1-2 cm/half to 1 inch. 8/...
The outer mitt should be a less soft/less pilly/hardier wool, and the inner pair can be soft and delicious. Use your warmest luxury fibres, they won’t pill as much because the soft fabric is protected. 7/...
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The outer mitt should be a less soft/less pilly/hardier wool, and the inner pair can be soft and delicious. Use your warmest luxury fibres, they won’t pill as much because the soft fabric is protected. 7/...
I wear fingerless mitts inside my full mitts; if I do need to take my mitts off to drive the car or get my bus pass out or deal with the dog, most of my hand is still covered. I take it one step further when it gets really bad: a double-layered pair of full mittens over the fingerless ones. 6/...
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I wear fingerless mitts inside my full mitts; if I do need to take my mitts off to drive the car or get my bus pass out or deal with the dog, most of my hand is still covered. I take it one step further when it gets really bad: a double-layered pair of full mittens over the fingerless ones. 6/...
3. Create a layered fabric, for more windproofness… stranded colourwork is excellent because the floats make a lining. I once made a pair of stranded colourwork mittens with both yarns in the same colour, as I wanted plain mittens to match a patterned coat. 5/...
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
3. Create a layered fabric, for more windproofness… stranded colourwork is excellent because the floats make a lining. I once made a pair of stranded colourwork mittens with both yarns in the same colour, as I wanted plain mittens to match a patterned coat. 5/...
2. A handknit fabric isn’t actually that warm, it’s got holes in it! Combat pilliness and make the fabric more windproof. by knitting more densely: use needles at least one size smaller than you usually would use for that yarn. A fuzzy yarn with a halo fills up those holes. 4/...
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
2. A handknit fabric isn’t actually that warm, it’s got holes in it! Combat pilliness and make the fabric more windproof. by knitting more densely: use needles at least one size smaller than you usually would use for that yarn. A fuzzy yarn with a halo fills up those holes. 4/...
The downside to specialty fibers is that they’re generally pilly. Softness = fragility = pilliness. Look for them blended with sturdy wool. Create custom blends by working 2 strands tog: a hardy wool is made warmer & nicer by stranding it with a lace/sock weight of a lush yarn with a halo. 3/...
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The downside to specialty fibers is that they’re generally pilly. Softness = fragility = pilliness. Look for them blended with sturdy wool. Create custom blends by working 2 strands tog: a hardy wool is made warmer & nicer by stranding it with a lace/sock weight of a lush yarn with a halo. 3/...