Bee Wise. Bee Kind. Bee Thoughtful. Bee Good. Bee OK with Who You Are.
Just BEE Yourself. My father-in-law was a beekeeper and had a van with no seats in it except the front two. He used it to transport hives and there were always a few stray bees in it. I learned so much in that time. Honey never goes bad, as long as no water gets into it. Crystallization is ok, just heat slowly to re-liquefy. Bees are extremely important to our world. Enjoy this homage to one important little BEE-ING.

Valley Yarns Huntington Fingering used on this hat but any fingering that meets gauge can be used. The pattern is knit with two colors per row, with Bee wings and yellow stripes duplicate stitched on AFTER knit is complete. If comfortable doing so, the extra colors can be carried during the knit. I do not. It takes more yardage of the white and yellows to do this but writing the pattern without this makes it more accessible to more knitters.

Sizes: Preemie, Newborn, Infant, Toddler/Small child, Adult. Copyright 2023 by Lisa McFetridge
Materials: Valley Yarns Huntington Fingering
MC: Clear Skies ( 90, 100, 120, 140, 180 ) yds / (82, 91, 110, 128, 166 ) m
CC1: Dark Grey Heather (40, 50, 60, 75, 95 ) yds / (37, 45, 55, 66, 86 ) m
Mustard and Harvest Orange for stripes and Natural for the wings:
2 yds of each for duplicate stitching.

US Size 2 / 2.75 mm 16 in. Circular Needles OR size needed to obtain gauge.
NOTE: Above needle size is intentionally smaller to create a denser fabric.
DPNs in same size as above to complete decreases.
Sharp Darning Needle - Stitch Markers - Pom Pom or Tassel if desired

PLEASE SWATCH - IT MATTERS !
Gauge: 34 st x 36 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stranded stockinette st, blocked.
Finished Height: ( 6, 6.25, 7.5, 8, 9 ) in / ( 15, 16, 19, 20, 22.5 ) cm
Finished Circumference: (12.5, 14, 15.5, 17, 20 ) in / (32, 35.5, 40, 42, 50) cm,
measured above Latvian braid.