Modern Honeycomb Knit Shawl Pattern

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The Modern Honeycomb Knit Shawl is one of my favorite knit shawls! In it, you'll use peekaboo knit hexagons within a crescent shape shawl to create a stunning accessory. It's obviously inspired by the hexagons in a bees' honeycomb creation. However, it's also inspired by the purposeful, yet the undulating, path that bees take when they travel from flower to flower. And if you love light knit shawls then you may also enjoy the Light Summer Shawl Knit Pattern or the Ray Of Sunshine Knit Shawl.

The Modern Honeycomb Shawl comes in a crochet version, too

5 Reasons I Love This Honeycomb Knit Shawl

I really love this design because:

1. I used really special yarn for this project. You'll see it in the materials list below. You can also learn more about it by reading the full post about the crochet version of this shawl linked above.
2. I had so much fun with my sister doing the photography shoot for this project at a succulent farm. The aforementioned crochet post also tells this whole story!
3. It has such a unique combination of the motifs and a more organic colorful pattern, creating an eye-catching accessory.
4. The crescent shape is such an under-appreciated, truly beautiful knit or crochet shawl shape. I love working with it. And wearing it!
5. It's inspired by bees! Read my bee inspiration story here.

Just take a look at how pretty this shawl is:

Modern Honeycomb Shawl Knit Supplies:

4.0 mm (US 6) Needles
• Yarn Needle
• Stitch marker if needed

Yarn:
• Casual Fashion Queen
80/20 Superwash Merino/Nylon
Fingering weight
Color A: Still Life (approx. 395 yards)
Color B: Phillip (approx. 365 yards)

Yardage:
• Approx. 760 Yards (695 meters)
If gauge is met, other yarns of the same weight can be substituted:
The Plucky Knitter Bellow
Zen Garden Serenity 20
Cascade Heritage
Madelinetosh Twist Light
Araucania Nuble

Abbreviations
cdd- center double decrease
k- knit
kf&b- knit in front and back of stitch
k2tog- knit two stitches together
p- purl
p2tog- purl two stitches together
sl st- Slip Stitch
sts- Stitches
yo- yarn over

Skill Level: Intermediate

Gauge in garter stitch:
19 knit sts and 34 rows = 4” (10 cm)

Measurements of Crescent Shape Shawl:
Depth: 21” (53 cm)
Width across top edge: 79” (201 cm)

Check out the Honeycomb Stitch

The honeycomb stitch is another way you might use nature's inspiration in a design. Check out my knit, crochet, and Tunisian crochet honeycomb stitch earwamer patterns.

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