After knitting the flowing texture of Windswept Wrap by Jacqueline Grice last week, let’s stay with beautiful stitch patterns but shift from airy movement to cozy comfort.
If you love projects that are simple, satisfying, and full of thoughtful detail, this one is a joy to knit. ‘Bee’ is for Blankie by Nancy Lekx features the charming Bee Stitch, a simple texture that creates a lovely fabric designed to trap air and help insulate. It is perfect for blankets, and once you get into the rhythm, it becomes wonderfully meditative.
skill level Beginner friendly
time A relaxing stitch repeat that grows steadily and comfortably on your needles
ideal for Baby gifts, cozy home décor, and knitters who enjoy texture without complexity
you will practice The Bee Stitch pattern, maintaining even tension across larger pieces, working simple repeats, finishing and blocking for structure
finished sizes
Stroller Blanket 24 x 36 inches
Crib or Lap Blanket 32 x 42 inches
Throw 48 x 60 inches
Twin Size Blanket 64 x 87 inches
Queen Size Bed Runner 72 x 18 inches
‘Bee’ is for Blankie by Nancy Lekx for ANPTmag Issue 56; photo by Carla A. Canonico for ANPTmag
This pattern was featured in ANPTmag Issue 56, which reflects the creative spirit across the needle arts during that season. Issue 56 highlights projects that combine thoughtful technique with beautiful results, inviting you to knit, stitch, and create pieces that feel both personal and practical.
From the website description, the Bee Stitch is simple to knit and creates a textured fabric that traps air and helps insulate, making it ideal for blankets. Here it’s worked in UNIVERSAL YARN Wool Pop, a round multi-ply yarn that is smooth and soft with excellent stitch definition. The bamboo, wool, and polyamide fibers take dye differently, resulting in a subtle heathered effect with a gentle sheen. The Marmalade color in the sample is another nod to the bee and pops beautifully against the neutral Silken Grey. With its two-stitch, four-row repeat, this project is easy to resize, even for beginners, and the math has already been done for you in five different sizes.
Get the ‘Bee’ is for Blankie pattern here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/bee-is-for-blankie/
Get ANPTmag Issue 56 print version here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-56/
Get ANPTmag Issue 56 digital version here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-56-digital-version/
If you were to knit this blanket, would you choose warm honey tones like Marmalade or create your own fresh color pairing inspired by nature? What size would you make it?
The back of the Bee Stitch is just as attractive as the front.
What makes this project so exciting is the way a simple stitch repeat transforms into a deeply textured fabric that feels warm, substantial, and full of heart!
Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag knitting project I’ll share with you!