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A Bee In The Bonnet

life of a knitter

Three white shelves full of books, some vintage and antique, some new. There's also a blue and white Wedgewood Jasperware vase, a hunk of coral, and a blue onion-printed cookie jar.

Book Collecting for Regular People

A vintage teacup with purple violets painted on it sits on a matching saucer. A tarnished silver spoon rests on the saucer, and the cup is filled with chamomile tea. In the background are some white roses and a silver sugar bowl.

100+ Teacup Recommendations – Updated July 2025

A giant fiber art display featuring a colorwork knit alpaca surrounded by a yarn rainbow. At the bottom are lots of faux flowers and mushrooms. The display says "Coachella Valley Yarn" in purple and pink letters.

My Weekend at the SoCal Fiber Fair: A Festival of Fun

In the foreground is a floral plate with fresh bread and a teacup full of tea. Blurred in the background is the rest of the loaf of bread.

Everyday Romanticism: Finding Beauty in the Ordinary

A flatlay photo of a seafoam green knit shawl in progress, a finished pair of pink knit socks, and a barely started pair of light purple knit socks laid out on an antique table cloth with thick lace trim. Also in the image is an antique book with a gold and turquoise cover, a light blue Wedgwood bowl holding a ball of seafoam green yarn, a string of pearls, a crystal glass filled with water (it's very hot today), and a small carved shell brooch.

8 Knitting Myths Debunked

A flatlay photograph of a sweater vest in progress. It's tan and has lots of bobbles with rippling garter stitch. It's surrounded by white roses, a teacup full of chamomile, a lace handkerchief, and some antique paper ephemera.

Knitting Without Fear, from Beginner to Expert

Five children's books are laid out flat on a gray surface, surrounded by several white roses, some knitting projects, a teacup and saucer, and a couple antique doilies. The books are The Complete Brambly Hedge, Julia's House for Lost Creatures, Minou, Little Women, and Sam, Bangs, and Moonshine.

5 Cottagecore Children’s Stories Inspiring My Knitting Designs

A knitter in the passenger's seat of a car works on a tan hat.

4 Tips for Successful Car Knitting

A blonde white woman in a blue ruffled shirt (that's me!) cracks up with laughter while trying to knit a sock.

Knitting in Public at My High School Reunion

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Socktober around here involves more photo shoots f Socktober around here involves more photo shoots for sock designs, morning coffee in the garden, and arranging some late blooming roses when the mood strikes. Not bad, not bad.
When I designed these socks back in 2020, I was st When I designed these socks back in 2020, I was still finding my rhythm as a sock pattern designer. Five years later, I’ve learned some things, and these cuties neeeded a refresh. The Tiramisu Socks now have a new sample, an expanded size range, and options for two different heels. The updated knitting pattern will be available Friday.
I’m experimenting with a few non-wool sock yarns I’m experimenting with a few non-wool sock yarns over the next few weeks to see if I can find some to recommend to you all when people ask for sock yarn with no wool in it. I am a devoted wool sock knitter, but there are lots of reasons a knitter may want to choose a different path, and what kind of sock designer would I be if I didn’t want to help you get there?
It’s time to celebrate! Are you planning to knit It’s time to celebrate! Are you planning to knit some socks this month? If you’re a newsletter subscriber, make sure to check your inbox for your discount code.
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