Tot Toppers and When I Grow Up with Kate Oates

Today’s podcast was all about Tot Toppers and When I Grow Up, all designed by Marly’s friend, Kate Oates!

Kate Oates is the designer for Tot Toppers & When I Grow Up and the author of a brand new book, Knitting Clothes Kids Love.

She enjoys designing hats and garments for babies and children in particular, these projects often reflect a whimsical spirit. Kate’s When I Grow Up line is for those of us who are not tots, featuring a modern classic style.

Kate also strives to add specifically to the growing body of knits for boys as she has three of her own and one on the way! You can find her patterns at your local yarn store or online. She also does freelance work for a variety of publications.

Congrats to today’s lucky call in winner of Kate’s new book!

Kate will be at Stitches next week, so if you want to get your copy of her new book autographed, make sure you find her in her booth at the show!

How to find Kate: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Ravelry, Craftsy, Etsy

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This podcast is sponsored by: Knitter’s Magazine, Craftsy.com, Fiesta Yarns, Kollage Yarns, Decades by Drew Emborsky, Love of Knitting, Love of Crochet and Bijou Basin Ranch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kate Oates and what does she design?

So here’s the thing… Kate Oates is a designer friend of Marly’s who designs Tot Toppers and When I Grow Up patterns. She especially loves designing hats and garments for babies and children, often with a whimsical feel!

What’s the difference between Tot Toppers and When I Grow Up?

Honestly… Tot Toppers are designed for little ones, of course! The When I Grow Up line is for those of us who are a bit older, featuring a more modern classic style.

Does Kate design for boys too?

Yes! Kate is passionate about adding to the collection of knits for boys… she has three of her own and another on the way!

Where can I find Kate Oates’ patterns?

You can find her patterns at your local yarn store or online. She also does freelance work for lots of different publications, and you can find her on Etsy too!

Will Kate Oates be at Stitches?

You bet! Kate will be at Stitches next week, so if you want to get your copy of her new book autographed, make sure to stop by her booth!