Kate Atherley – författare

Whether you knit them toe-up or top-down, getting just the right fit on hand knit socks can be a major challenge! In Custom Socks, Kate Atherley sets out to teach knitters of all levels the skills and tools they need to understand sock fit, and to knit a pair of socks that fit properly. She calls on her years of experience as Knitty's Managing Technical Editor, where she has edited hundreds of sock patterns, to share this information in a way that is easy to understand with patterns that inspire.So go ahead and treat yourself to these 15 original sock patterns that are easily customizable and work with any needle configuration. Your feet will thank you!

The Perfect Fit is at Your Fingertips!Why settle for boring store bought mittens and cold fingers, when you could knit the warmest, best fitting pair yourself? With Knit Mitts as your guide, you'll have the comprehensive information you need to create snug, warm, and practical mittens and gloves--right in the palm of your hand.Inside, knitting expert Kate Atherley offers solutions to common problem areas: stretchy cast-ons for cuffs, fixes for thumb gaps, tricks for working the tiny circumference of glove fingers. She also addresses yarn choices and knitting techniques for easy care and maximum warmth. Through basic mitten and glove recipes, Kate explains how to measure a hand, assess your yarn selection and gauge, and ultimately customize patterns—including the 10 gorgeous ones inside--to make the best fitting mitts for you and your loved ones. Because the very best mitts are knit to fit!

In February of 2014, Ravelry gained its 4 millionth member. To celebrate, the site released statistical information about its users, and we learned that more than 30 thousand members have uploaded their own original patterns to Ravelry's database of patterns. That's a lot of pattern designers! Have you ever stopped to wonder where Ravelers are learning how to write, format, and photograph their instructions and projects?While the knitting book market has a variety of how-to-design-a-sweater books, there hasn't been a book to date that acts a writing guide for knitters until Kate Atherley's Pattern Writing for Knit Designers. In the pages of this must-have resource, Kate takes knitters and would-be pattern writers through each step necessary to create a set of instructions that fellow knitters will be able to successfully reknit. Kate has poured her years of experience reading, editing and writing instructions as Knitty.com's Managing Technical Editor into Pattern Writing for Knit Designers to aid knitters in creating patterns ready for publication. In addition to a detailed style guide of preferred abbreviations, phrases, punctuation, and number usage, Pattern Writing for Knit Designers also includes sample instructions, schematics, and charts (all with "how to's" along with "how not to's"), templates for the most popular type of projects, and guidelines for photography and layout for those wanting to publish on their own. It's truly everything a knitter needs all in one fantastic resource. Pattern Writing for Knit Designers sets the universal industry standard for pattern writing, taking the guesswork out of how to write knitting instructions.

A comprehensive guide to how to knit in the round even if you’ve never picked up a circular needle or double pointed needles (DPN) before.Circular Knitting for Beginners and Beyond explores the benefits of circular knitting and why lots of knitters prefer knitting in the round – no more purl stitches anyone?!Discover all the circular knitting techniques and the tools you’ll need to get started including different sizes of circular needles; flexible trios and DPNs. Ever wondered what the difference is between an interchangeable circular and a small circumference circular needle? Then look no further, this guide explains it all.There are step-by-step instructions for all the different knitting-in-the round methods including how to use two circulars at a time, small circumference circular needles and the magic loop method.Expert knitter and author, Kate Atherley, explains all the methods in an easy-to-understand style so you can try out them out and choose your favourites.Includes 10 skill-building projects for you to try including accessories such as a beret, cowl and mittens, that help you to build your circular knitting skills as you go.There is also a section about potential pitfalls and troubleshooting so you can correct your mistakes and keep going. So, if you’ve always wanted to try knitting socks or a hat, or perhaps that seamless sweater pattern you’ve been admiring, grab this guide and start your circular knitting journey!

A comprehensive guide to how to knit in the round even if youve never picked up a circular needle or double pointed needles (DPN) before.Circular Knitting for Beginners and Beyond explores the benefits of circular knitting and why lots of knitters prefer knitting in the round no more purl stitches anyone?!Discover all the circular knitting techniques and the tools youll need to get started including different sizes of circular needles; flexible trios and DPNs. Ever wondered what the difference is between an interchangeable circular and a small circumference circular needle? Then look no further, this guide explains it all.There are step-by-step instructions for all the different knitting-in-the round methods including how to use two circulars at a time, small circumference circular needles and the magic loop method.Expert knitter and author, Kate Atherley, explains all the methods in an easy-to-understand style so you can try out them out and choose your favourites.Includes 10 skill-building projects for you to try including accessories such as a beret, cowl and mittens, that help you to build your circular knitting skills as you go.There is also a section about potential pitfalls and troubleshooting so you can correct your mistakes and keep going. So, if youve always wanted to try knitting socks or a hat, or perhaps that seamless sweater pattern youve been admiring, grab this guide and start your circular knitting journey!

Say goodbye to pattern panic and learn to read knitting charts with confidence.If you’ve ever skipped a beautiful pattern because it relied on charts (or found yourself lost in a sea of unfamiliar symbols), this practical guide will change the way you knit.Stitch Smarts: Decoding Knitting Charts & Pattern Language breaks down the logic behind knitting charts so they finally make sense. Instead of memorizing symbols, you’ll learn how charts work as visual maps of your fabric—helping you anticipate your stitches, catch mistakes early, and work more independently.Designed for knitters who know the basics but feel stuck when patterns become more complex, this clear, highly visual guide translates chart structure, symbols, and pattern language into plain English. Whether you’re working lace, cables, or colorwork, you’ll gain the confidence to follow modern, chart-heavy designs with ease.Inside, you’ll find:Clear explanations of how to read charts worked flat and in the roundGuidance on repeats, stitch counts, increases, decreases, and multi-size instructionsVisual breakdowns of lace, cables, colorwork, brioche, and other specialty chartsTips for marking up charts, tracking rows, and keeping your place while knittingStrategies for understanding international chart styles and designer variationsPractical troubleshooting advice to help you avoid common mistakesPart of the Stitch Smarts series, this compact, project bag–friendly guide delivers exactly what knitters need—no fluff, no overwhelm. Keep it beside your needles and turn confusing patterns into confident knitting.Stitch Smarts is a pocket-sized collection of knitting guides that help makers quickly master the techniques that cause the most confusion. Each book delivers clear, confidence-building instruction through step-by-step photos, helpful illustrations, and practical tips. Friendly, approachable, and skill-specific, the series is designed for knitters who know the basics but want to level up their results without overwhelm. Look for Stitch Smarts: Finishing Made Simple and Stitch Smarts: Mending Made Simple coming in 2027.

Highland-Chic und historische Strickmuster: Stricken Sie die schönsten Outlander-Kostüme zu Hause nach!Wärmende Schultertücher aus dicker Wolle, elegante Strickjacken im Rautendesign oder kuschelige Westen mit Fair-Isle-Muster: Die Erfolgsserie »Outlander« begeistert ihre Zuschauer nicht nur mit einer epischen Liebesgeschichte über Jahrhunderte und Kontinente hinweg. Strickfans sind sich einig: Die heimlichen Stars der Serie sind die detailreichen Kostüme mit ihren liebevoll gefertigten Strickaccessoires. Die 20 Strickanleitungen für Strickpullis, Schals und Accessoires in diesem Buch sind von den Outlander-Kostümen inspiriert und erwecken die Figuren und Szenen zum Leben!- Die Magie von Outlander auf den Stricknadeln: Das offizielle Strickmuster-Buch zur beliebten TV-Serie nach den Büchern von Diana Gabaldon- 20 abwechslungsreiche Strickmuster im Outlander-Look: Claires Schultertuch, Mrs. Fitzgibbons'' Stulpen oder Franks Pullover selbst stricken- Stricken für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene mit Angaben zu Material, Maschenprobe und benötigten Vorkenntnissen- Kreativbuch für Outlander-Fans mit stimmungsvollen Fotos aller Modelle und inspirierenden Set-Bildern aus der Serie- Exklusive Einblicke in die Entstehung der Outlander-Kostüme und spannendes Hintergrundwissen zu traditionellen Stricktechniken und MaterialienWärmen nicht nur in den Highlands: 20 neue Strickideen im Outlander-StilAlle Projekte in diesem Buch werden in ausführlichen Strickanleitungen beschrieben und bieten Inspiration für Strickerinnen aller Erfahrungsstufen. Anfänger:innen stricken Claires schulterwärmendes Cape oder Babydecken in den Farben des MacKenzie-Clans. Fortgeschrittene wagen sich an Briannas zeitlos gemusterten Strickpullover oder anspruchsvolle Spitzentücher. Greifen Sie zu Ihren Stricknadeln, starten Sie Ihre liebste Outlander-Folge und stricken Sie sich in die Highlands!