This is a PDF knitting pattern for the Notorious B.E.E. Cardigan.

This cozy cardi was designed with respect to one of the Earth’s most precious insects, the humble bee. It features a bee image on the back, completely worthy of any king or queen, as well as, a mock honeycomb textured pocket.

This is an intermediate pattern due to the nature of the color chart but can be made in a solid (no design) as a beginner friendly garment.

The body of this garment is worked flat, continuously in one piece. You will begin working from the bottom of the back panel while incorporating the color chart. You will then bind off stitches at the top to split for the left and right panels, working down each side individually. You will then use a tapestry needle to seam sides to create arm holes. Sleeves are created by picking up stitches and working in the round. The bottom edging, collar trim, and honeycomb stitched pockets are added at the end.

This garment was designed with several inches of positive ease for an oversized fit.

Sizing is as follows:
XS: fits bust: 28-30in / 71-76cm cross back: 22in / 56c,
S: fits bust: 32-34in / 81-86cm cross back: 24in / 62cm
M: fits bust: 36-38 in / 91.5-96.5cm cross back: 26in / 66cm
L: fits bust: 40-42in / 101.5–106.5cm cross back: 28in / 71cm
XL: fits bust: 44-46in / 11.5–117cm cross back: 30in / 76cm
2X: fits bust: 48-50in / 122–127cm cross back: 32in / 81cm
3X: fits bust: 52-54in / 132-137cm cross back: 34in / 86cm
4X: fits bust: 56-58in / 142-147cm cross back: 36in / 91.5cm
5X: fits bust: 60-62in / 152-158cm cross back: 38in / 96.5cm
Schematic in photos*

Approx. yardage needed: (MC-main color, CC-contrasting color)
XS: MC: 590yds / 539.5m CC: 250yds / 228.5m
S: MC: 640yds / 585m CC: 260yds / 237.5m
M: MC: 700yds / 640m CC: 275yds / 251.5m
L: MC: 750yds / 686m CC: 290yds / 265m
XL: MC: 800yds / 731.5m CC: 315yds / 288m
2X: MC: 840yds / 768m CC: 330yds / 302m
3X: MC: 890yds / 814m CC: 350yds / 320.5m
4X: MC: 920yds / 841m CC: 370yds / 338m
5X: MC: 970yds / 887m CC: 395yds / 361m

Please Note: You may sell any items you create using my pattern but please link pattern when selling online if possible. You may NOT redistribute, sell, or copy this pattern in any way. Please do not use my images to sell your work.

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A special thank you to all my amazing testers for making this pattern possible.