This pattern is a unique mix of stranded colorwork and texture, worked in a tube from left to right of the pattern. A provisional cast on and Kitchener stitch create a seamless finish when joined in the round.

This cowl is inspired by the bee and the value it provides our ecosystem. Centering on humble honey bees, bordered by pollinating flowers, the colorwork transitions into hexagonal repeats full of floral motifs. Texture balances the colorwork by bringing in the Honeycomb stitch for a super squishy finish, with single color Latvian braids visually breaking up each section.

Size(s)
Adult Small, Medium (Large, X-Large)
Available in either single or double loop style.

Finished Measurements
Height: 9, 9 (9, 12) in 23, 23 (23, 30) cm
Single Circum.: 22, 26 (28, 30) in 56, 66 (71, 76) cm
Double Circum.: 42, 46 (52, 60) in 107, 117 (132, 152) cm

Suggested Yarn(s)
Sample uses Made by Hailey Bailey Classic DK
Birch (cream) and Honey (gold)
100% SW Merino Wool, 100g, 231 yards 211 m

Single: 2, 2 (2, 3) skeins MC + 1, 1 (1, 1) skeins CC
Double: 3, 3 (4, 5) skeins MC + 1, 1 (1, 2) skeins CC

Approx. Yardage
Exact yardage will differ depending on whether you use single/double loop, bee/honeycomb charts, and inverted/standard chart contrasts. See estimates below, based on the sample knit.

For Single:

Main Color (MC): 350, 400 (450, 590) yards 320, 365 (411, 539) m

Contrast Color (CC): 110, 110 (110, 175) yards 101, 101 (101, 160) m

For Double:

Main Color (MC): 580, 690 (830, 1,150) yards 530, 631 (759, 1052) m

Contrast Color (CC): 200, 200 (200, 345) yards 183, 183 (183, 315) m

Suggested Needles
US 4/3.50 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
16 or 24 in 40 or 60 cm circular needles

NOTE: To maintain consistent gauge, you may want to go down a needle size for honeycomb stich. Try swatching in both textures, if unsure.

Gauge
24 sts and 24 rows per 4 in 10 cm
Gauge is in stockinette after blocking

Notions
Stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle, crochet hook and spare yarn for provisional cast on, spare needle of same size or smaller for Kitchener stitch

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