knitting Archives - A Bee In The Bonnet

A pile of handknit accessories laid out on a white marble countertop with a white teacup full of espresso.

Size Inclusivity in Knit Accessory Patterns

Today, I’m so pleased to bring you a guest post about a topic near and dear to many of our hearts: size inclusivity in knit …

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 top-down photograph of a pair of gray-green socks with cable and seed stitch panels down the front and back. One sock still needs its toe grafted together. To the left of the socks is a canister of Tea Forte's Apricot Amaretto tea. It's a black canister with a tan label that has apricot-colored embellishments. A little tea is spilled across the counter to show its texture. To the right of the socks is a white teacup and saucer. The cup is full of Apricot Amaretto tea with milk. Small balls of snowball viburnum are scattered about the image.

May Sip and Stitch – Socks + Sanditon

Well, my lofty goals for making the Sip and Stitch a monthly post have clearly fallen by the wayside, but I am committed to making …

A light blue wool cowl is draped around the neck and shoulders of a dressmaker's form. The cowl features alternating columns of bobbles and lacy leaves, with 1x1 ribbing along the top and bottom for stability.

New Pattern: Quercus Agrifolia Cowl

For quite a while, knitters have been asking for a cowl to match the Laurel Hat. I’m happy to say the Quercus Agrifolia Cowl is …

A top-down photo focused on a pair of handknit sock in progress. One sock is almost done and just needs the toes grafted, while the other is just ribbing on a small circular needle. The socks are a soft blue-green with hints of gray and feature a cabled panel around the front. They're surrounded by a pink teacup and saucer (with lots of milky tea in the cup), antique doilies, and peach and white roses.

Why I Don’t Like “Increase Evenly” as a Knitting Pattern Instruction

When I first started knitting, I spent a lot of time puzzled by the somewhat archaic instructions used in many knitting patterns. I was mostly …

The finished headband, though it's still not blocked. After the seam, it has a twisty little knot portion at the center of the headband.

How to Knit an Ear Warmer Using Any Sock Pattern

I recently realized that I needed another ear warmer in my life. It’s been an unusually cold winter here in Ventura, but I also like …

The Grandmillennial Shawl is draped around a white dressmaker's form. It's a seed stitch shawl in an asymmetrical triangle shape that has a ruffled edge. The ruffles are made from a creamy silk-mohair blend, while the body of the yarn is knit in a luxurious DK-weight cahmere-merino yarn from Purl Soho.

A Fun Freebie: The Grandmillennial Shawl

I celebrated my birthday earlier this year with the traditional birthday sale on my self-published patterns, but I also wanted to do something else special. …

A young woman with light brown hair grins while holding a coffee cup near a window. Teresa has soft bangs that fall across her forehead and a happy, relaxed demeanor.

Meet the Maker – Teresa Runnett of Classical Songbird Knits

Last year, I joined the Fiber Business Collective, where I met all sorts of fascinating people working in the fiber arts. One very special member …

A close-up on a shawl pin made of a brass circle of art nouveau-style calla lilies and a wooden stick pin.

Four Tips to Keep Knit Shawls from Slipping

When I first started making and wearing shawls, I played around a lot with how to get them to stay put. I tried draping them …

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 …

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