Buzz! Buzz! This busy little bee looks ready to fly off the dishcloth. This design shows the wings and stripes of the bee, her head and antennae and just a hint of the stinger.
The design is symmetrical so adjustments do not need to be made for lefty knitters.
The picture is created in garter stitch on a stockinette background. The border is seed stitch, but the pattern is written so that you may substitute a preferred border if you wish.
Chart Included: Yes
Knitting Information: This square casts on 37 stitches and is 55 rows tall.
Suggested Yarns:
To make dishcloths: 100% Cotton yarn such as Sugar ‘n Cream, Peaches ‘n Cream, Bernat Handicrafter, or Lionbrand Cotton.
To make afghan squares: Any worsted weight yarn.
Finished Size:
9in x 9in
Yarn Requirements:
Approximately 1.75oz of 100% cotton dishcloth yarn.
Needle Size:
Size 7 US (4mm) or size to obtain gauge
Gauge:
18 st and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Click Here for A Note about Needle Size, Gauge and Making the Design “Pop” Out
Kathy Buller –
This pattern is one of my favourites along with the hummingbird.
Hopefully the dragon fly will be one of the mystery cloths.
Lori Fontaine (verified owner) –
As usual, the Designs by Emily patterns are excellent and super fun to knit. The bee, in particular, will be going to my gardening friends for Christmas. A special little gift, made by my hands, for a personal touch, with Emily’s help. (My musician friends already have Treble Clefs and Eighth Notes so far!!!