This pattern is a stranded colorwork cowl, knit in the round from the bottom up, with twisted ribbing along both ends. With mix and match motifs, it allows the knitter to choose their own aesthetic!

This cowl is inspired by bees and the value they provide our ecosystem. Centering on humble honey bees, bordered by pollinating flowers, the colorwork transitions into hexagonal repeats full of floral motifs. The honeycomb builds up, like a bee building up a hive.

Size(s)
Small (Large)

Measurements
Full Height: 14 in (35.5 cm)
Short Height: 12 in (30 cm)
Circumference: 24 (30) in (61 (76) cm)

Suggested Yarn(s)
(2) skeins of DK weight yarn, in two colors
Heather Ellis Art - DK
Sample: Honey (yellow) and Espresso (brown)
100% Superwash Merino DK
100g 231 yards (211 m)

Approx. Yardage
225 (280) yards (205 (256) m) main color (MC)
125 (160) yards (115 (146) m) contrast color (CC)

Suggested Needles
US 6/4.00 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
24 in (60 cm) circular needles
Optional: one size smaller needle for ribbing

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

Notions
Stitch markers (1 in different color for BOR), scissors, and tapestry needle

Special techniques
Twisted ribbing, stranded colorwork, reading charts

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Happy knitting!