Gifting ranks high in my love languages! Showing a few of my handmade treasures: Amma’s shawl, Baby S’s blanket (12+ years strong), G’s hat, heirlooms & party favors. Crafting joy always, never clutter!
Continue readingWinter Drop 2026 Sneak Peek
A sneak peak into This Knitting Bee’s Winter Drop 2026: Brioche scarves evoking clear blue skies, quirky Piece Out hats with rust warmth, mohair+bulky yarn scarves craving sun, Tweedy shrugs in jade-ochre hues, and rainbow granny blankets doubling as ponchos.
Continue readingVision for 2026
This Knitting Bee wishes all of you a very happy new year, and hopes we all thrive in this year. Today’s blog post talks about my vision and manifestations for 2026 and a few plans for the Winter Drop. What’s been going on I last posted quite a while ago, and I know this may sound cliched to seasoned blog readers. I had to shift my priorities drastically towards good health and mental fortitude, so This Knitting Bee had to take a small step back. But now things are good, and there’s so much to share this year. After five years of starting This Knitting Bee, I came at a point where I wanted to do more. The inspiration tank […]
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Knitting the Slanting Slipover with Bio-Wool Yarn
Dive into the world of cozy elegance with my latest blog post! Discover the artistry behind the Slanting Slipover pattern by Anne Ventzel, paired with the luxurious Bio-Wool yarn from Rosarios4. Follow along as I share insights into the knitting process, including tips for navigating the pattern and selecting the right yarn.
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Melange Yarn: Campside Poncho in Merino Pure Yarn
Wrap yourself in comfort and style with Alicia Plummer’s Campside Poncho, handknitted with Merino Pure yarn. Follow along as I share my knitting adventure, from pattern and yarn selection to finishing touches, offering insights, inspiration, and a glimpse into the magical world of handmade warmth and beauty.
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Brioche Knitting: Mastering Miss B Shawl
Befuddled beginner to brioche aficionado! My journey conquering Nancy Marchant’s Miss B shawl, a tale of tears and triumph. Learn from my (many) mistakes, read for tips and tricks, and see why this beauty is worth the frustration.
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The Raxtur Hat – my take on Stephen West’s quirky creation
Seeking warmth with a twist? Raxtur delivers. This hat’s simple palette, with a textured mix of slipped stitches and honeycomb cables, keeps you warm while the adaptable earflaps offer double duty (snugly down or sassy up!). Subtle colour peeks out, with an invitation to explore Stephen West’s prolific world of knitwear.
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Buying Yarn in India & Knitting with Icelandic Yarn: A Knitter’s Guide
In this blog post, the Bee shares her experience sourcing and knitting with Icelandic yarn in India. She discusses the challenges she faced and the tips she learned along the way. She also provides a review of Lettlopi, a popular Icelandic yarn, and the Classic Cuffed Hat pattern by Purl Soho.
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REFLECTIONS AND YARN STASH ORGANISATION
This post offers small tips on organising yarn stash and creating knitting schedules. Planning and organization can help reduce anxiety and make knitting fun!
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Knitting with Mohair
So much has happened since the last post. A family-sized blanket got knitted, coasters got crocheted and a couple of tiny knits for a tiny person got made. I also began knitting with Mohair, and was fairly excited about doing so. But now, honestly, I have mixed feelings about this fibre. Read on to know why! What is Mohair? Mohair is the yarn we get from Angora goats, and is one of the world’s oldest known and used fibres. The etymology of both words – Angora and Mohair – is quite interesting. Angora comes from the name of the place the fleece-bearing goats were raised – Angora, which is today’s Ankara. They originally come from Tibet, but were introduced to […]
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