This top down stranded colorwork pullover is an ode to bees or anthophila.
Scientists have continually stated that bees and the pollination they provide are critical to the ecosystem and the agricultural economy.
Knit from the top down beginning with a tubular cast on, stranded colorwork bees flutter across the yoke followed by gentle German short row shaping. The bottom edge and cuffs are tipped with colorwork.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 31 (34¾, 39, 43½, 47, 51½, 55, 59½, 63, 67½)“/78 (88.5, 99, 110.5, 119.5, 131, 139.5, 151, 160, 171.5) cm
Length from Back Neck: 22½ (23, 23½, 24, 24¾, 25½, 26, 26½, 27, 27½)”/57 (58.5, 59.5, 61, 63, 65, 66, 67.5, 68.5, 70) cm

YARN
4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) hanks Dragonfly Fibers Valkyrie (4oz/113g ea approx. 200yds/183m, 100% superwash merino) in Wine Country (MC)
• 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) hank(s) Dragonfly Fibers Valkyrie (4oz/113g ea approx. 200yds/183m, 100% superwash merino) in Golden Compass (CC)

NEEDLES
US 6 (3.5 mm) 16”/40 cm and 32”/80 cm long circular needles and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles
US 8 (5mm) 16”/40 cm, 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm long circular needles and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGES
18 sts and 24 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st with larger needles;
20 sts and 26 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stranded colorwork pattern with larger needles