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Apis Dorsata

by Anna Sudo

Published in

Knitty, Deep Fall 2011

Craft

Knitting

Category

Neck / Torso → Scarf

Neck / Torso → Shawl / Wrap

Published

September 2011

Yarns suggested

madelinetosh tosh merino light

madelinetosh tosh merino

Yarn weight

Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi)

Gauge

40 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches in chart pattern (See gauge note below.)

Needle size

US 1½ - 2.5 mm

US 7 - 4.5 mm

Sizes available

One size scarf (45" x 14½"); One size shawl (67" x 22½")

This pattern is available for free.

Errata available: knitty.com

Pattern info:Pattern contains instructions for two versions : a scarf using tosh merino light and a shawl using tosh merino. (See size note above.)

Description of pattern: Apis Dorsata Laboriosa (a.k.a. the Himalayan honey bee) dwells in the mountains of Bhutan, Nepal, China, and India. These giant bees build large yellow and golden honeycombs that hang down from the cliffs. This scarf is inspired by the workmanship of the bees.

Errata: Please check the revised version of the pattern to find corrected LSST stitch instructions and charts.

For more information, see: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEdf11/PATTapisdorsata.php