handknit socks Archives - A Bee In The Bonnet

A pair of speckled socks is laid out out flat on a white marble countertop with the toes pointing to the left. The socks are knit in a pattern that alternates columns of stockinette stitch with columns of ribbed eyelets. The socks are surrounded by small eucalyptus branches, antique books, and a lace handkerchief.

New Pattern Release: The Grumpy/Sunshine Socks

The Grumpy/Sunshine Socks, which are the second pair of socks in the Golden Honey Sock Club, are now available! Read on for more information about …

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

Curious to try building a custom sock pattern for yourself? This vanilla sock recipe will help you figure out how to make a basic sock …

A flatlay photo of a pair of light gray handknit socks. The socks are laid flat on a gray surface with the toes pointing to the right. They're covered in tiny cables and eyelets, and surrounded by dusty miller, a blue and white teacup full of coffee, and a blue and white place with several croissants on it.

New Pattern: the Upwelling Socks

The Upwelling Socks were originally published in Cast On, and for the last year, they’ve been exclusive to the magazine. Now, though, they’re available to …

A top-down photo of the two pairs of socks featured in this post, one light blue and lacy, one with pink, white, and brown stripes. Both have had all their pills removed and look crisp and sharp again. Tucked in the middle between them is a blue and white teacup full of coffee and a white rose.

How to Handle Pilling on Knit Socks

Knit socks are my favorite things to make, and I love snuggling up in them at the end of a long day or bundling up …

A top-down photo of a woman's feet wearing purple lacy knit socks with Birkenstock sandals and black cropped jeans.

Shoes for Showing Off Handknit Socks: Six Suggestions

If you’re an avid sock knitter like I am, you’ve probably faced the same conundrum I have: where can I get some shoes for showing …

A pile of pastel handknit socks all laid out on a flat surface. There are pink, blue, light green, and caramel-colored socks jumbled up together.

Join the Golden Honey Sock Club

The Golden Honey Sock Club is a quarterly mystery sock subscription for knitters who love soft, romantic patterns that don’t require too much focus. Come …

A pair of pale pink socks with tiny cables and a short-row heel are laid out flat on a gray surface. The toes are pointing to the right. The socks are surrounded by antique paper ephemera, old books, and white roses.

New Pattern Release: The Seaward Flow Socks

The Seaward Flow Socks were designed in collaboration with the wonderful team over at Biscotte Yarns, and for the last six months, they’ve been exclusive …

A top-down photo of two handknit socks in gray with teal and purple speckles. They feature columns of coin lace and slipped stitches for lots of texture. The toes are pointing to the left. They're surrounded by pink roses, antique paper ephemera, and a white teacup and saucer full of milky tea.

New Pattern Release: The Onshore Breeze Socks

The Onshore Breeze Socks were originally published as part of Biscotte Yarn’s mystery sock club. For the last six months, they’ve been exclusive to that …

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 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 …

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