knit socks Archives - A Bee In The Bonnet

A top-down photo of a pair of light pink vanilla socks laid flat on a table with the toes pointing to the right. One sock is crossed over the other. They're surrounded by white roses, a few mini skeins of neutral yarn, a pair of dark pink socks in progress, and a mint-colored teacup full of tea.

The Vanilla Sock: My Favorite Basic Knitting Project

When I first started knitting socks, I knew I wanted to learn the structural essentials before I started diving into the more complex patterns. My …

A pair of grayish-purple socks is laid out flat on a gray photo background, surrounded by antique paper ephemera and a white teacup full of espresso. This photo is shot slightly from the left and focuses on the sock that clearly shows the textured panel all the way down from cuff to toe.

New Knitting Pattern Release: A Good Grovel Socks

A Good Grovel, which are the third pair of socks in the Golden Honey Sock Club, are now available! Read on for more information about …

A top-down photo of a pair of light blue socks laid flat on an antique lace-trimmed placemat. The socks have columns of purls running up and down the legs and are pointing to the left. They are surrounded by antique postcards with blue flowers on them, a brass key with a pale pink tassel, and a silver tray full of brass bulb pins.

How to Block Knit Socks Without Sock Blockers

I block all of my hand knit socks. It doesn’t matter whether they’re a gift, whether I’m keeping them for myself, whether they’re a design, …

A top-down photo of a pair of pink, handknit socks laid flat on a white marble countertop. The socks are crossed at the foot and feature an all-over eyelet pattern. They're surrounded by antique paper ephemera, white roses, old books, and a teacup full of tea.

New Pattern Release: Baluster Socks

The Baluster Socks were originally published in Knotions Magazine back in the fall of 2022. They’re now available with two additional sizes, new photos, and …

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

Most of the time, when we knit socks, we tend to knit them from a ball or cake of yarn. But what about when you …

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 …

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