Mellifera Cowl, Reversible

This cowl is inspired by the bee and the value it provides our ecosystem. Centering on humble honey bees, bordered by pollinating flowers, the colorwork transitions into hexagonal repeats full of floral motifs. Texture balances the colorwork by bringing in the Honeycomb stitch for a super squishy finish, creating a double sided and reversible cozy cowl.

Size(s)  Small (Large)

Finished Measurements 

• Height: 11 (11) in [28 (28) cm]
• Width: 10.25 (13) in [26 (33) cm]
• Circum.: 20.5 (26) in [52 (66) cm]

Suggested Yarn(s) 

Approx. (2) skeins MC + (1) skein CC in sock weight.

Sample uses Pages n Purls Jane - Fingering

Falcor (cream) and Honey Honey (yellow)

70/30 Merino Silk, 100g skeins, 440 yards [402 m]

Color Recommendations

This pattern works best with solid MC and CCs. If desired, more variegated yarns work best for CC.

Approx. Yardage

Exact yardage will differ depending on how you’ve chosen to combine your charts, between Bees and Honeycomb. For example, Bee charts require more main color due to the blank space around the bee.

Standard height:

• Main Color (MC): 440 (575) yards [402 (526) m]
• Contrast Color (CC): 140 (175) yards [128 (160) m]

Short Height:

• Main Color (MC): 375 (485) yards [343 (443) m]
• Contrast Color (CC): 120 (145) yards [110 (133) m]

Suggested Needles

US 3/3.25 mm or size needed to obtain gauge

24 (32) in [60 (80) cm] circular needles

NOTE: To maintain consistent gauge through project, you may want to go down a needle size for honeycomb stich, which tends to be more stretchy than colorwork. Try swatching in both textures, if unsure.

Gauge

28 sts and 28 rows per 4 in [10 cm]

Gauge is in colorwork after blocking

Notions

Stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle, crochet hook and spare yarn for provisional cast on, spare needle of same size or smaller for Kitchener stitch