Shawl Knitting Pattern for Sport Yarn - The Beekeeper Shawl

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Life can be so busy these days, there’s always something to do or somewhere to go, and sometimes it’s hard to find time to take a break and relax. We are all busy bees! The Beekeeper Shawl is a lovely project to unwind with at the end of a long day. Worked from the bottom up, the shawl incorporates the pretty honeybee stitch down the centre panel with a simple lace pattern on each side. And that Honeybee stitch is addictive! Watch as yarnovers create strands between the stitches before you swoop in and gather them all to complete your little bees!

A swarm of yarnovers and decreases create a simple lace pattern all over the wings of the shawl which will keep you engaged as you knit your way back to the Honeybees. Wear as a shawl or as a large scarf with the honeybee stitch taking centre stage at the front.

A handy stitch count checklist is provided at the end of the pattern to help you keep track of your progress.

The pattern is both written and charted and links to tutorials are provided, including a video of how to work the centre panel Honeybee Stitch. It has also been tech edited and test knit prior to publication.

Stitches Used: Sl1 wyif, knit, purl, yo, k2tog, ssk, p2tog, p2tog-tbl, ‘Honeybee Stitch’ (video tutorial provided)

Sizes: One size 

Measurements

The finished blocked item measures 83" (211cm) wingspan by 32" (81 cm) length 

Materials

• 7 oz / 200g, 573 yd / 524m Sportweight Yarn – 2 x skeins of Under the Olive Tree Knits sportweight yarn. 100% Superwash merino / 262m per skein. The yarn shown in the pattern pictures is Honeycomb
• US size 8 (5 mm) 39" (100cm) circular needle
• 4 x stitch markers

Gauge

20 stitches and 28 rows to 4 inches / 10cm in stockinette stitch 

You can view other examples of this pattern over on Ravelry. Click >>here<< to see pictures from other knitters who have made this shawl.