Nectar Flow

Immerse yourself in the world of bees. This wrap was inspired by my love and fascination of pollinators, particularly honeybees. As a hobbyist beekeeper, I tend 3 hives and plant as many native trees and wildflowers as I can. Much like knitting, there is always more to learn in the world of bees. In this wrap, forager bees emerge from the hive in search of resources needed for a growing colony. Drifts of different wildflowers are anchored by honeycomb and provide their staple foods of nectar and pollen. Choose colors of spring or fall vegetation for this interesting and engaging wrap. Nectar Flow is a rectangular shawl with slightly pointed tips. It is knit from the center out beginning with two texture patterned triangles. Chevron wings are added to each right and left side with lace floral motifs anchored by a honeycomb pattern. **Written instructions as well as charts are included.** **Finished Measurements** * Length: 80”/200 cm at center points and 70”/175 cm along outer edges * Depth: 19½”/49 cm **Yarn** Miss Babs Yummy 2 ply 100% superwash Merino wool; 400 yd/3.9 oz (365m/110 g) skeins. 1 skein of main color (MC), shown in Blackwatch 1 skein of first contrast color (CC1), shown in Tuscan Sun 1 skein of second contrast color (CC2), shown in Cygnus 1 skein of third contrast color (CC3), shown in Curcuma Or approximately 400 yards/365 meters in main color and 400 yards/365 meters each in three contrasting colors of fingering weight yarn. **Needles** Two sets of US 4 [3.5 mm] circular needle 32”/80 cm long, or size to obtain gauge One US 3 [3.25 mm] circular needle 32”/80 cm long, or one size smaller than needle used to obtain gauge One US 5 [3.75mm] circular needle 32”/80 cm, or one size larger than needle used to obtain gauge **Gauge** Blocked: 21 stitches and 26 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Gauge is not critical for this project but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above. **Notions** • 2 locking stitch markers • Ringstyle stitch markers (two distinct types for markers A and B) • Stitch holders or waste yarn to hold stitches • Tapestry needle This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit. Check out my patterns in the Knit Companion Design Store https://www.create2thrive.com/?filter_designer=elizabeth-beach Errata to written instructions - all have been updated in the 12 28 2025 version of the pattern: • Honeycomb Pattern Chart (pg 11) the legend labels the “v” symbol as sl1 wyif but it really is sl1 wyib Row 17 previous instructions at the end read “k2, m1R, k4, smA” but should read “k2, RT, k4, m1R, smA” the chart is correct Row 21 previous instructions for the second half read “smB, K6, RT” but should read “smB, m1L, K6, RT” the chart is correct Row 22 previous instructions for the first half read “p3], k5, p2” but should read “p3], p4, k5, p2” the chart is correct • Floral Pattern 1 Row 7 previous instructions start “K1tbl, k2, m1L, smA” and should read “K1tbl, k2, smA, m1L”; chart is correct Row 17 previous instructions start “K1tbl, k2, m1L, smA” and should read “K1tbl, k2, smA, m1L”; chart is correct • First Transition Comb Row 1 previous instructions state “knit to 1 stitch before mA, m1R” but it should read “knit to mA, m1R”; chart is correct • Floral Pattern 2 Row 5 previous instructions end with “k2, k2tog, m1R, smA” and should end with “k2, yo, k2tog, m1R”; chart is correct • Bizzy Bees Row 8 previous instructions end with “p3, k1, smA, sl1 wyif” and should end with “p3, k1, smA, k1, sl1 wyif”; chart is correct