Description
The site is a-buzzing this month with the arrival of Mrs Honeysett, a Cumbrian bee-keeping badger, and her happy swarm of bees. Wearing a veiled hat to protect her from accidental stings, she is holding a wild rose as a nectar-rich treat for her tame bee. You can buy the tulle netting used for the veil from any fabric shop that sells bridal fabrics, but if you prefer to omit it then that is fine, although Mrs Honeysett may not thank you if one of her bees decides to get too close for comfort!

Get knitting, and be just as busy as a bee can be*

You will need: Of Hayfield Bonus DK, 100g balls: 16g in Aloe 660, 14g each in Fields of Gold 666 and Dark Grey Mix 790, 8g each in White 961 and Pecan, 4g each in Cream 812 and Black 965, and 2g in Pink 992; 1g oddments of chocolate brown, olive green, old gold and pale pink DK yarn; 1yd (1m) lengths of coffee brown and primrose yellow DK yarn; 1yd (1m) length of Anchor Artiste Metallic yarn in silver or similar silver lurex yarn; pair of 3mm (no.11) knitting needles; 70g of washable toy stuffing; 2½in x 13in (6.5cm x 33cm) strip of ivory tulle netting; ivory sewing thread; long tweezers; clear adhesive; hair spray.