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

Knitting Socks

Sort By:
  • Blocking
  • Gauge
  • Knitting Socks
  • Yarn Substitution
  • A horizontal photo taken from the top-down showing how three pairs of handknit socks with textured heels are laid out flat on a white countertop. On the left is a pink pair, with a cream pair in the middle, and a light green pair on the right.

    Why I Use Textured Heels in My Sock Knitting

    A close-up on the toes of a pair of handknit gray socks. This image shows that the toes are knit with a whimsical star toe construction.

    How to Knit a Star Toe (Toe Up and Cuff Down)

    Three pairs of pastel handknit socks are laid out on a white marble countertop next to a teacup full of milky tea and an antique book. A little tape measure is spooled out across their toes.

    How to Knit Socks that Fit Perfectly Every Time

    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 top-down image of a finished sock knit from a sock blank, a sock in progress, the sock blank itself, some pink and cream roses, and some antique paper ephemera.

    How to Knit Socks from a Sock Blank

    A flatlay photo of a pair of plain handknit socks. The socks are knit in a softly variegated pink and cream yarn, with contrasting cuff and toes in darker pink. The toes point to the right. The socks are surrounded by greenery, white flowers, and a white teacup filled with milky Earl Grey.

    My Vanilla Sock Recipe

    A sideways photo of five balls of yarn in light blue, pale pink, white, a warm tan, and a cool tan. They are surrounded by dusty miller and a white teacup filled with coffee. The balls of yarn are in the middle of the photo, with dusty miller in the foreground and background, and the teacup slightly blurred in the background.

    Five Key Things to Consider When Choosing a Sock Yarn

    A white, caramel, and mint striped sock toe is laid flat with small balls of mint and caramel yarn behind it. The sock is knit on double-pointed needles.

    Experiments with Toe Up Sock Toes

    A pile of pink, brown, mint, blue, purple, and striped socks in all different styles laid out flat on a countertop.

    Three Knit Sock Heel Styles for Easily Customized Socks

    let's connect

    ON INSTAGRAM

    @ABEEINTHEBONNET

    Lauren Rad | A Bee In The Bonnet

    abeeinthebonnet

    🧶Soft, romantic knitting patterns
    Tea, roses, life at home
    lauren@abeeinthebonnet.com

    It’s finally July, which means it’s finally re It’s finally July, which means it’s finally release month for this pattern I’ve been teasing for ages!

One really cool thing about the test knit process: I get to hear from knitters who use different sock knitting methods. I’m a 9” circular fan, myself, and Magic Loop is not my jam, so I was really grateful to have input from experienced Magic Loopers on this one.

Aspect Ratio is out on July 11. Comment “newsletter” and I’ll send you a link to sign up so you don’t miss the announcement!
    Over on the blog, I’ve got a new post all about Over on the blog, I’ve got a new post all about Jasperware and how to find affordable pieces to start or grow a collection. My own collection is small, accumulated over the course of a decade. Each piece has a memory attached to it.

Comment “Jasperware” and I’ll DM you a link to read the post. There’s even a roundup of pieces I’ve found online if you’d rather just let me do the hunting for you (I love browsing through online listings, let’s be real).
    I was SO CLOSE to finishing this little pair of so I was SO CLOSE to finishing this little pair of socks, and then I realized the numbers weren’t adding up for the instep. I had knit a heel flap that was too narrow.

So it sat in time out for a couple days. Today, I had the patience and energy, so I ripped out the heel and started knitting again.

And anyway, time spent knitting is never wasted.
    After months of work on an absolute mess of a patt After months of work on an absolute mess of a pattern and some superhuman patience from my tech editor and an incredible crew of testers, the knitting pattern for the Aspect Ratio Socks is finally ready! It’ll be published on July 11, so mark your calendars and pick your yarn. If you need a reminder, save this post to help you remember!
    Load More 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 ...
    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
    f 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