Mellifera Cowl, Single Sided

This mix-and-match colorwork cowl lets you choose between modular Bee and Honeycomb charts to make something uniquely you!

Suggested Yarn

• (2) skeins of DK weight yarn
• Heather Ellis Art Yarn
• 100% Superwash Merino DK, 100g 231 yards 211 m
• Sample: Honey (yellow) and Espresso (cream)

Approximate Yardage

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

Suggested Needles

• 24 in (60 cm) circular needles
• US 6/4.00 mm

Gauge

• 24 sts x 24 rows per 4 in (10 cm)
• Gauge in colorwork, after blocking

Size(s)

• Small (Large)

Finished Measurements 

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

This pattern is for an adventurous beginner.

Construction

•  This pattern is knit in the round using circular needles, from the bottom up; twisted ribbing frames the top and bottom edges
• Charts use a modular technique to choose between Bee and Honeycomb options to mix-and-match finished aesthetic 

Special Techniques

• Stranded Colorwork
• Twisted ribbing
• Mix-and-match charts
• Chart reading