Skip to content
  •  
Instagram Facebook Pinterest TikTok

A Bee In The Bonnet

  • Home
  • About
  • My Knitting PatternsExpand
    • Free Patterns
    • My Patterns on Ravelry
    • My Patterns on Etsy
    • Knitting Stitch Tutorials
  • Blog
  • Contact
A Bee In The Bonnet

Author: Lauren Rad

I'm a former lawyer turned knitwear designer who designs soft, romantic patterns for knitters who want a brief escape from the everyday. When I'm not knitting, you can usually find me puttering about in my rose garden, hosting tea parties, or collecting sea glass at the beach.
A photo of a handknit blanket made with chunky acrylic yarn that has been draped across a white chair. The foreground and background are blurred. The middle is in focus and shows how well the yarn has held up over more than a decade of use.

How to Choose the Best Yarn for Blankets

A pair of lightly speckled, pale pink socks is laid flat on a white marble countertop. The socks have columns of eyelets and purl stitches. They're surrounded by roses and antique paper ephemera.

New Pattern Release: the Marriage of Convenience Socks

A flatlay photograph showing three swatches of yarn in blue, white, and gray, along with a chunk of white coral, a pair of brass scissors, a teacup full of coffee, and a pink pincushion.

Woolen Spun Yarn, Worsted Spun Yarn, and Yarn Substitution

A side-by-side comparison of two swatches knit in a soft purple yarn. The swatch on the left shows a round toe knit from the cuff down using decreases for the shaping. The right swatch shows a round toe knit from the toe up using increases for the shaping.

How to Knit a Round Toe Two Ways: Toe Up and Cuff Down

A flatlay photo showing a tea cozy with lots of KFB increases on its bottom, some antique paper ephemera, white roses, a vintage doily, a plate with a slice of cake, three knitting swatches, and a teacup full of chamomile.

What is KFB in Knitting? Try this Easy Increase

A flatlay photo of a seafoam green knit shawl in progress, a finished pair of pink knit socks, and a barely started pair of light purple knit socks laid out on an antique table cloth with thick lace trim. Also in the image is an antique book with a gold and turquoise cover, a light blue Wedgwood bowl holding a ball of seafoam green yarn, a string of pearls, a crystal glass filled with water (it's very hot today), and a small carved shell brooch.

8 Knitting Myths Debunked

A flatlay photograph of a sweater vest in progress. It's tan and has lots of bobbles with rippling garter stitch. It's surrounded by white roses, a teacup full of chamomile, a lace handkerchief, and some antique paper ephemera.

Knitting Without Fear, from Beginner to Expert

A flatlay photo of a few skeins of medium-brown yarn, a ball of dark brown yarn, and some wooden circular needles with lots of dark brown stitches cast on to them. The needles are resting on a white lace antique doily with a carved shell brooch next to them.

How to Knit a Blanket on Circular Needles for Beginners

A top-down photograph showing an orange tape measure, a circular knitting needle, and a wooden needle gauge finder. They are surrounded by white roses, a few gauge swatches, and some antique doilies.

How to Measure Your Circular Knitting Needles

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 … 12 13 14 15 16 … 36 Next PageNext

let's connect

ON INSTAGRAM

@ABEEINTHEBONNET

abeeinthebonnet

Let's knit some really cute socks together
lauren@abeeinthebonnet.com
This is not how I had anticipated my 2026 knitting This is not how I had anticipated my 2026 knitting adventures would go, but I’ve long since learned that when I’ve got a bee in the bonnet, there’s no sense in fighting it. And now you all know where the business name came from 🤭
I am not kidding when I tell you I was very hot wh I am not kidding when I tell you I was very hot when I finished filming these videos, but it’s worth it! The 15 Knots Hat, in collaboration with @megsandco_yarn, is coming on Friday, July 24. It’s a fundraiser for my friend @sailingmom2la28’s Olympic campaign. On my end, $2 from every pattern sale and all revenue from the blog post through the end of the KAL will be donated to the campaign. Megan will be donating 10% from the sales of the custom colorway she created for this collaboration. Want to join the fun? Maker sure you’re on all of our newsletter lists so you don’t miss any announcements, and be sure to follow @sailingmom2la28 here on Instagram. She’s racing this week!
There’s no such thing as wasted time when you’re k There’s no such thing as wasted time when you’re knitting. No matter what happens, you get to learn things and build new skills. That’s true even if you have to start over again or you hate your finished project. You’ve still learned something, and what’s more, you’ve done it in a place where nobody’s going to get mad at you for not getting things right on the first try.
Want to help me send my friend to the Olympics? Th Want to help me send my friend to the Olympics? This hat is part of it! Here’s what’s happening. My friend @sailingmom2la28 is making a run at the 2028 Olympics. She’s an incredible sailor who decided a couple years ago that she couldn’t live with the “what if” any longer. After deferring her dreams for 20 years, she’s back in the boat and chasing down her goal. She’s currently ranked 6th in North America, against competitors decades younger than she is. But chasing an Olympic dream is expensive. There are boat charters, flights to regattas, coaching expenses, and so much more. That’s where we (and this hat!) come in. I designed the 15 Knots Hat (named for Lauren’s favorite wind speed) to help raise funds for her campaign. @megsandco_yarn created this custom colorway inspired by Lauren’s logo and named it Second Wind, after Lauren’s racing team. We’re both going to be donating a portion of profits to the 501(c)(3) that helps fund Lauren’s campaign. More on that in an upcoming post because this is getting long already. The pattern is coming on July 24. There’ll be a knitalong. Get ready, and let’s use our powers for good.
Follow on Instagram

Explore

  • About
  • Newsletter
  • Video Tutorials
  • Free Patterns

Blog

  • Knitting
  • Gardening
  • Living
  • Entertaining

Info

  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure

Keep up with us

Instagram Facebook Pinterest TikTok
  • Privacy Policy

© 2026 A Bee In The Bonnet · Theme by 17th Avenue

This site uses cookies to improve its performance and to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. To read the applicable privacy policy, please click here.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Scroll to top
  • Home
  • About
  • My Knitting Patterns
    • Free Patterns
    • My Patterns on Ravelry
    • My Patterns on Etsy
    • Knitting Stitch Tutorials
  • Blog
  • Contact
Instagram Facebook Pinterest TikTok
Shop
What are you looking for?
Search