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A Free Hat Knitting Pattern: The Littoral Hat
You all know by now that I take yarn substitution very seriously. That’s because knowing how to substitute yarn opens up a whole new world for knitters. After giving…
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Hi there! I’m Lauren, and I’m so glad you’ve made your way here.
A Bee In The Bonnet is a place for soft, romantic knitting patterns, but it’s also a place for everything that goes along with those patterns.
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Free Cowl Knitting Pattern: The Rhubarb Crumble Cowl
This free cowl knitting pattern uses just one skein of DK-weight yarn, so it’s great for gift knitting and using up single skeins.
Free Scarflet Knitting Pattern: The Radling Scarflet
This is a free knitting pattern for a scarflet or mini scarf knit in sport-weight yarn and a simple garter stitch texture.
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