Today’s topic has been challenging. I’ve had no clue at all what to post about. So I’ve used Ravelry Pattern Search and typed in “bee” and I show you what I’ve found:
I’ve expected bee related amigurumi style patterns, but there were nice clothing patterns that showed up. Under all these I’ve found the Honeybee cardigan by Laura Chau which is since a long time in my queue and I immediately knew that’s the mascot project.
In the picture above you see Laura Chau‘s version in pink, pattepoilue‘s in orange and jettshin‘s in yellow and HerdingCats‘ in red. There are many nice modifications of this cardigan: short or long body, short or long sleeves, buttoned or zippered, hooded or not…
It’s not only the name that fits to my mascot, it’s also because it has a nice and interesting lace pattern. The pattern description says it integrates set-in sleeves without the need for seaming. Set-in sleeves is a new technique for me and it sounds very sympathetic because I don’t like sewing.
Would someone join me for a knitalong?
Faith
What a gorgeous sweater. That is an excellent mascot project.
Tecrin
So cute!
Alice
I really like this pattern but haven’t got time for a knitalon although it sounds fun!
Siga
I’m in!
donnarossa
Great! Do you know already which yarn you want to use? Stashbusting Wollmeise Lace? ;-)
Karen
That is such a cute pattern! Don’t you love it when you see a pattern that you really like but you don’t knit it until after lots of people have and you get to use their projects as your inspiration.
Dahle
I love all the color combinations in the hexagon photos. Creative idea!
donnarossa
Thank you :-)
Cyprienne
Ooooh, that IS an awesome pattern — the honeycomb is just subtle enough, and it’s perfect for this prompt! I’d join you, if I wasn’t trying to knit 12 Shawls in 2013 (which I am).
Nisse
This is a great choice for a project for house bee. I did a search on Monkey related projects (my house) and did stumble on a lot of a amigurumi style projects, which are nice to look at, but not something I would be interested in making for myself.
Your project is a great idea though! Perfect for spring.
Nic
Ooh, I didn’t spot this as I was searching for bee patterns! I love this! I’ll KAL with you!
donnarossa
Great! already any ideas about the yarn and color?