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 pair of socks, knit with blue-grey yarn and a lace design, lay atop a lace doily. White flowers, a pink pincushion, old books, and a china teacup surround the socks.

Meet the Gladdening Socks

A white woman rests her hands on a marble countertop, showing off her grey lace-knit fingerless mitts. To her right is a stack books with a china teacup on top, and to her left is a china plate full of lady finger cookies.

2020 Makers’ Advent Calendar

A crescent-shaped shawl in pale blue and yellow stripes is draped around the torso of a white dressmaker's form. In the background is a large monstera plant, a brick fireplace, and some framed antique prints on the walls.

Say Hello to the Shortbread Shawl

Fasten Off YAL – Links to All My Discounted Patterns

Fasten Off YAL – Links to All My Discounted Patterns

A pair of light blue-gray, textured socks is laid flat on a white marble countertop with some white hydrangea next to them. These socks are the Socktober 2020 Socks, a free sock knitting pattern.

Free Sock Knitting Pattern: Simple, Dainty Texture

A glass bowl, filled with water and soap, holds multiple pairs of hand knit socks, which peek up through the bubbles.

How to Wash and Care for Hand Knit Wool Socks

A pair of brown socks, knit with eyelet and seed stitch rows, sit on a marble countertop. White roses and a teal teacup sit next to the socks.

Customizing Knit Socks for Your Unique Feet: Tips and Tricks

A pink cowl with columns of eyelets and bobbles is laid flat on a white marble countertop and surrounded by white roses, a teacup full of milky tea, and antique doilies.

The Rhubarb Crumble Cowl is Here

A hand-knit hat and matching fingerless mitts, knit in grey variegated yarn with a cable and seed stitch design, lay on a marble countertop. A tea china teacup, two sea urchins, and a starfish sit to the left of the hat and mitts.

Say Hello to the Madeleine Hat and Madeleine Mitts

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 … 27 28 29 30 31 32 Next PageNext

let's connect

ON INSTAGRAM

@ABEEINTHEBONNET

abeeinthebonnet

Knitting patterns, tea, roses, life at home
Ventura, California
lauren@abeeinthebonnet.com
When the Santa Rosa Socks are re-released on Frida When the Santa Rosa Socks are re-released on Friday, you’ll see two options for purchasing your copy. One will be the standard solo pattern, but the other will be a bundle of four total patterns. This bundle includes three other patterns I’ve designed using Camellia Fiber Company’s CFC Merino Sport base. They’re all meant to be soft, squishy, lounge-at-home socks, so they use thicker yarn and are knit at a slightly looser gauge than I’d use for shoe socks. The bundle is going to be a pretty sweet deal, so be sure to keep an eye out!
Handknit socks. Dropping autumnal temps. A big mug Handknit socks. Dropping autumnal temps. A big mug of something warm and tasty. Good company. I can think of much worse ways to spend a weekend.
This is a really special one. If you’ve been her This is a really special one. If you’ve been here since the very beginning, you might remember this pattern. It was my first ever sock pattern, released back in the spring of 2018 when I was still practicing law. The Santa Rosa Socks have long needed an update, but for some reason, I dragged my feet on it. They are finally ready, though, and the updated pattern will be released on Halloween. They now have five sizes, a new sample, fresh pictures, clearer instructions, and most importantly, thorough tech editing from @techeditor.bluecrabknits.
I’ve been knitting socks since 2008 and designin I’ve been knitting socks since 2008 and designing them since 2018. It’s safe to say I’ve knit a lot of socks since then. Come join me for an online workshop as part of the Knit Happy Summit, where I’ll walk you through all the factors to consider before you buy sock yarn for your next project. The Knit Happy Summit is an entirely online summit featuring me and 20+ other super knowledgeable designers and teachers sharing their best tips and tricks to make your knitting experience better. It runs from November 6-9, 2025. There’s a free option with some limitations and an expanded pass that gets you tons of great bonuses (including four sock patterns from yours truly). Curious? Check out my link on my profile page. #knitting #knittok
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

© 2025 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
fScroll 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