Knitting Designer, Kate Atherley | Fiberchats, Episode: 258
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- KATE ATHERLEY is an internationally known knitting author, teacher, and editor. She has written nine books about various aspects of knitting, including a series of four about customizing projects for perfect fit and style. She’s also the co-founder and publisher of Digits & Threads, an independent, member-supported online magazine about Canadian fibre- and textile arts, crafts and industry. The combination of her university degree in mathematics, professional experience in software development and usability, and training in garment and fashion design give her a unique perspective. She lives in Toronto with her husband and their rescue dog Winnie.
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I loved this interview. Kate is such a wealth of knowledge. I took her sock knitting class, how to make them fit, and bought two of her books. I have been an avid sock knitter for years and she really helped me fine tune them to fit not only myself but for the many socks I gift. I also purchased some video tutorials on fixing mistakes which is golden. Thank you, Irina for this fabulous interview. So much information.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for this really interesting and inspiring chat with Kate Atherley! This is the year I decided to really go deep into knitting socks and it seemed a coincidence that this episode came up! And Kate brought up a really important point - that there should be designers that state that a certain pattern has been designed for a certain type of body, and that there should be designers that maybe have a large number of patterns dedicated to bodies that are larger or smaller than the average. I know that certain things do not look good on me, but so many people knit the popular designs without a thought to whether it would suit them or not. Yay for Kate! and thank you for this episode!
Yes, it was a very interesting conversation
I absolutely love listening to your interviews exposed to artist teachers matter that I have seen in my business and in class list. Interview with Kate was so much fun to listen to. She had so much energy. Thanks again Ilena
Thank you for watching!
This was a great pod cast. Kate has brought a standard of excellence to the industry. The depth of her research is exceptional.
I've had knitters say to me 'why would you knit socks when you can buy them?'. My feet are size 10 women's with high arches. My custom made knit socks fit perfectly and they keep my feet warm + dry. Will never go back to store bought socks in the fall and winter.
My grandmother taught me how crochet with the knife hold. During lunch hour in grade 5, a teacher taught the girls how to crochet. She forced me to crochet with pencil grip only!
Great interview.
To me it’s heirloom techniques, links between generations of crafters.
Kate was so delightful and empowering. I loved hearing her chat about size inclusivity and the quality of patterns. I will take a look at some of her books. Thanks for finding this gem!
Thank you Pat
wonderful interview with a wonderfully, positive Canadian knit artist! Bravo!
Thank you!
Great show!! Kate is so knowledgeable. Thank you for talking to her!!
I loved our conversation
Kate is so knowledgeable, her enthusiasm is contagious! Since I love math, I can make adjustments to fit. I always have a large 3-5 subject spiral notebook full of … math-y things… toe dec rounds to various heel turns to raglan decrease placement… and on & on. I could (and have!) play all day & be happy! (Laundry, cleaning, dishes…nah…not that fun😂)
Thanks for an enjoyable time!
Chores are such a waste of time when one could just knit all day 😁
I’ve taken classes from Kate. She’s great. Another fine interview, Irina!
Thank you!
Loved this interview with Kate. I have her book, Beyond Knit and Purl, very informative. Mine is full of page markers and highlighted segments. She’s so enthusiastic and has inspired me to take a deeper dive into sock knitting. I also think she made an important point about body shape and size and choosing patterns that compliment your own particular silhouette. I do a combination knit for K1P1 ribbing and I’m a thrower. It has improved the look of my rib a lot. Thanks for another great podcast Irina.
I love that you use different techniques for different projects!
I bet we all can appreciate the delight of the “waaaaaall of sock yarn.” 😂😂😂
She’s very funny
Thank you Irina, wonderful interview. As a sock knitter Kate inspired me to keep knitting socks and enjoy them.
Yes, Kate is so full of knowledge. I enjoyed getting to know her
I hate to pick favourites from your interviews Irina but this one is definitely one of those. Love her sock book Custom Socks and I can’t wait to get her Custom Hats book too. Thanks for having her on. I am going to take a class from Kate Atherley through Yarniversity soon!
Oh, that’s exciting!
Cultural heirloom skills!
I 💜 that statement!!!
Great interview and talk with 2 exceptional individuals.🧶
Thank you! ❤️❤️
Love all your podcasts especially this one. Kate is so inspiring and I am enormously grateful to you for bringing her on your show. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your amazing chats. Just love them. 💕Linda, UK
Thank you for your support!
Thanks for the interview. I just downloaded the Outlander Knitting book after your interview.
Hope you enjoy it!
What a lovely interview !!! I love the way Kate Atherley talks about size inclusivity and specific patterns for specific body shapes. It is so so refreshing. For example, not all bigger people are also taller, My friend Sophie who is 3XL is very short, so I help her modify the fit. A lot of patterns do not change neck ratio for bigger sizes thus the neck opening is much too wide. Irina, are you wearing a hand knitted sweater ? Which one ?
That’s very true, we all have individual needs for the best fit. I often have to make adjustments for myself. ( my sweater in this episode is not handmade)
Fantastic conversation. Thank you both 💖
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved this interview. I bought her sock book. Thank you 🧶🥰🥰👍🏻🧡🧡🧡
My pleasure!
How lovely to watch this episode. I bought Kate’s book over a year ago after seeing her on Fruity Knitting. I’ve read and studied it and as I’m watching this, I’m working on my second pair of Harcourt socks. I finally feel I can knit socks well!
Wonderful!
Fascinating interview, Irina 👌♥️ Fascinating woman - Kate.Thankyou both.Go well and keep inspiring the world.🙏🙏👋🐨🌏xx
Thank you!
LOVED this so much. I’m working my way through your channel and this last episode was so terrific. Kate’s enthusiasm and expertise were a joy to listen to. I’m in Northern CA just south of San Francisco in a small beach town. If you ever want a Northern CA yarn tour, I would be so happy to host you and be your driver. You’re a treasure to the fiber community. Cheers - Trish aka @carpeyarn
Thank you so very much Trish! I hope to be able one day to take you up on that offer. It would be so much fun
Hello Ladies from Swansea, Illinois. Great interview again. I love watching your interviews!
Thanks for watching!
Great interview! I love her personality. The book, "Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet" was very helpful to me in developing a deeper understanding of foot and sock anatomy.
Glad you enjoyed it!
i have met Ann and have been to her growing mill
Hi Irina & Kate 💜💜
Thanks Irina
Is English knitting guages the same as Continental & Combination much difference? Thanks Marianne 💕😊
It all depends on individual tension
@@Fiberchats Thanks Irina I got gauge on my Rose of the Aegean shawl you got me hooked on lace Thanks😊💕
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It seems like a lot of pattern writers have been engineers or mathematicians...no surprise if you think about it. :)
Good observation. I know so many