Anthophila

Printed knitting pattern: Anthophila by TanisKnits. This top down stranded colorwork pullover is an ode to bees or anthophila. Scientists have continually stated that bees and the pollination they provide are critical to the ecosystem and the agricultural economy. Knit from the top down beginning with a tubular cast on, stranded colorwork bees flutter across the yoke followed by gentle German short row shaping. The bottom edge and cuffs are tipped with colorwork.

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st with larger needles; 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stranded colorwork pattern with larger needles (*Note: Make sure to check your gauges.)

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

Finished Measurements: 

• Bust: 31 (34¾, 39, 43½, 47, 51½, 55, 59½, 63, 67½)”/78 (88.5, 99, 110.5, 119.5, 131, 139.5, 151, 160, 171.5) cm
• Length from Back Neck: 22½ (23, 23½, 24, 24¾, 25½, 26, 26½, 27, 27½)”/57 (58.5, 59.5, 61, 63, 65, 66, 67.5, 68.5, 70) cm

Uses 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) 200 yard hanks of worsted weight yarn for the main color plus 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) hank(s) of the contrasting color.

Needle Size: 

• US 6 (3.5 mm), 16”/40 cm, and 32”/80 cm long circular needles and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles
• US 8 (5 mm), 16”/40 cm, 24”/60 cm, and 32”/80 cm long circular needles and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Skill Level: Advanced