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Buffalo Bean (Thermopsis rhombifolia) is a vibrant yellow flower, also known as Golden Bean, , that blooms in spring in Alberta. The name Buffalo Bean came from the First Nations Peoples; when it flowered, they knew it was time for the spring buffalo hunt. Buffalo Bean flowers were used to make dye, and were brewed as a cure for stomach ailments, and the roots were used for horse medicine. This colourful spring flower is common on the Alberta Prairies and Foothills.

Difficulty - Easy

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 60 cm / 23.6 inches unstretched; 84 cm / 33 inches stretched
Height: 30 cm / 12 inches

Gauge – unstretched and unblocked
11 stitches and 14 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in lace stitch pattern on US 7 (4.5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
est. 136 g / 4.8 oz. (226 m / 247 yds)

Yarn
Bernat Premium 329 m / 198 g (360 yds / 7 oz), x ball. Colour 58511 Baby Yellow. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 7 (4.5 mm) circular, 56cm /22” long, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle