knitting Archives - Page 8 of 13 - A Bee In The Bonnet

A top down image of a pair of blue handknit socks that take up the left 2/3 of the frame. Their toes are pointing to the left and they're laid slightly cattywumpus on top of each other. They're surrounded by antique paper ephemera, white roses, a hunk of white spindly coral, and a blue and white teacup full of milky tea.

The Abalone Socks are Updated and Improved

I first designed the Abalone Socks back in 2019, when I discovered I might really enjoy making socks. I released the pattern after test knitting …

A woman with long blonde hair is turned toward the camera but facing downward. With both hands, she's pulling on a handknit hat with a double brim and flowers made of bobbles.

New Pattern Release: The Fading Flowers Hat

Earlier this year, I collaborated with the Sewrella Yarn team on an exciting project: a hat patern for their new fall lookbook. That hat, the …

A pair of purple lacy socks with white cuffs, heels, and toes is laid out on a thin sliver cut from a tree trunk. The toes are pointing to the left.

Seven Sock Knitting Patterns for Socktober Coziness

It’s no secret that I absolutely love knitting socks, and the month of October is an extra special time for that. In the fall, we …

A pair of caramel-colored socks with seed stitch and eyelet panels on two feet, angled slightly to the left. The feet are resting on an embroidered pillow and are peeking out from under a white crocheted blanket.

A Socktober Treat: The Creme Brulee Socks

The Creme Brulee Socks are now available on Payhip, Etsy, and Ravelry! Here you’ll find links, an easy shopping list, instructions for modifying the heel, …

A woman with long brown hair wears a shawl draped around her shoulders. She is looking to the left and downward so you can see the shawl's drape. The shawl is knit in a blue and brown gradient fade yarn with vertical panels of seed stitch and lace.

September Community Feature – Warm Knits for Fall

In case you missed it last month, I’ve started a new regular post here where I’m sharing my favorite projects you’ve knit with my patterns. …

A top-down image of three purple yarn swatches, a teacup full of espresso, some old books, and a pitcher full of roses just peeking into the left corner of the image.

Should You Use a Slip Stitch Knitting Edge?

Today, we’re exploring a technical issue that has puzzled a lot of knitters: how to get a tidy edge on knitting projects. There are several …

A top-down image a flatlay on a white marble countertop. In the center is a teacup with golden tea on a saucer with purple flowers painted on it. They're surrounded by a glass teapot, white roses, antique books, a sugar bowl, a bag of loose leaf tea, and a purple sweater in progress on two steel knitting needles.

September Sip and Stitch: A Jane Austen Knitting Tea Party

This month, I’m resurrecting a long dormant blog series! When I first tried my hand at running this blog several years ago, I had it …

A pair of gray fingerless mitts with cabled cuffs on a woman's hands clasped together in front of her chin.

Six Knitting Pattern Recommendations for Transitional Weather

As the weather starts to cool off here in the Northern Hemisphere and warm up in the Southern Hemisphere, knitters turn to knits that are …

A Top-down view of the Laurel Hat, a pink hand knit hat with bobbles and lacy leaves, which is laid flat on a white marble countertop. It's surrounded by roses, a teacup full of espresso, and antique paper ephemera.

The Laurel Hat is Back and Better Than Ever

In the fall of 2018, I released the Laurel Hat, one of my very first designs. It’s also been my most popular hat design ever. …

A top-down photo of a woman's pair of small, plump, white hands knitting a seed stitch shawl with a mohair edging. There's a cup of milky tea and a plate of madeleine cookies nearby.

Hey Knitter—You’re Being Creative, Too

Recently, I asked my Instagram community some questions about creativity. I was curious about knitters’ self perceptions and their relationship to their craft. See, I’d …

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