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@needlefoxarts.bsky.social

🧶 I have been having fun playing with both sides of mosaic knitting. Keep you why on this because it's going to be a pattern soon and it's going to need test knitting. 🧶

#ravelrydesigner #knittingpatterndesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #spincycledreamstate #mosaicknitting #needlefoxarts

Blue and white mosaic knitting pattern fills the frame. The right side is the "right" side and the left side is the "wrong" side.

September 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM Everybody can reply

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🧶Needle Fox Arts🧶

@needlefoxarts.bsky.social

A quiet hour at Portal Tea for some design work. My youngest is working on a final paper across the table from me. The feelings are good and the knitting is flowing.

#knittingpatterndesigner #knittingpattern #knitting #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #needlefoxarts

Photo of a dark red cup of chai, an orange and blue knitting project in progress, and the edge of a tablet with illegible text on a white screen. There is no indication of what the knitting project will be. Stay posted.

May 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM Everybody can reply

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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.

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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 Everybody can reply

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Cape May Fiber

@capemayfiber.bsky.social

Thank you for making my boardwalk plank beanie on top of the HRN list on ravelry!

www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#capemayyarn #knitting #miniskeinpattern #makers #indiedyer #miniskeins #knittingpatterndesigner #artschoolgirl #slipstitchknit

February 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM Everybody can reply

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🧶Needle Fox Arts🧶

@needlefoxarts.bsky.social

I've been busy playing with mosaic knitting. Next Friday, November 7th, I'll release the Both Sides Now Cowl pattern. It's a fun and quick pattern knit flat and grafted. Easy to memorize and my test knitters have given it high marks.

Shown here with Spincycle Dream State and Woolfolk TovDK.

Blue and white mosaic knitting on a wood background.

#needlefoxarts #ravelrydesigner #alwaysbekindyarn #knittingpattern #ravelrypattern #knittingpatterndesigner #knitweardesign #borhsidesnowcowl #sacredsheep #spincycledreamstate

October 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM Everybody can reply

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Patty

@pattyolson.com

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March 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM Everybody can reply

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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 Everybody can reply

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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 Everybody can reply

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Laura ✨ Sunday Morning Knits

@sundaymorningknits.bsky.social

The Eos socks are out now! Use the discount EosSocks25 for 25% off through the 22nd!
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#sockpattern #knittingpatternrelease #newknittingpattern #knittingpatterndesigner #eossocks

a light green sock with a pattern of cables and lace across the top on a white surface

June 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM Everybody can reply

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🧶Needle Fox Arts🧶

@needlefoxarts.bsky.social

NAME CHANGE! The name I gave this shawl design just didn't sit right. I wanted it to work, but it refused. This is now the Civitas Spiralis Shawl/Scarf - that translates as Community Spirals and I love it. Pattern release next month for the opening of @stringfieldyarn.bsky.social

The designer, wearing a green shawl in hand spun yarn. #needlefoxarts #stringfieldyarncollective #closeknitcommunityshawl #civitasspiralis #knittingpatterndesigner #knitweardesign #ravelrydesigner

February 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM Everybody can reply

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🧶Needle Fox Arts🧶

@needlefoxarts.bsky.social

In which I talk about Local Yarn Store Day, a pattern release, and give an update on my octopus project!

#localyarnstoreday #needlefoxarts #knittingpatternrelease #ravelrypattern #knittingpatterndesigner #civitasspiralis

needlefoxarts.substack.com/p/local-yarn...

Local Yarn Store Day, Grand Opening, and Pattern Release...OH MY!

This Saturday is Local Yarn Store Day!

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April 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM Everybody can reply

🧶Needle Fox Arts🧶

@needlefoxarts.bsky.social

I am pulling together the final details for the Civitas Spiralis Shawl. It will be live on Ravelry and PayHip on Saturday!
To celebrate the Grand Opening of @stringfieldyarncollective I am giving out 20 free pattern codes with a purchase at the store.
Model yarn by Always Be Kind Yarn.

#needlefoxarts #alwaysbekindyarn #stringfieldyarncollective #ravelrydesigner #ravelrypattern #knittingpatternrelease #knittingpatterndesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #localyarnstoreday #localyarnstoreday2025

Two hand knit skinny shawls arranged to spiral with one another, in blues, purples, and greens.

April 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM Everybody can reply

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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 Everybody can reply

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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 Everybody can reply

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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.

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

February 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM Everybody can reply

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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 Everybody can reply

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