A Taste of Honey Cowl

A Taste of Honey Cowl

What is Being Made

A Taste of Honey Cowl is a knitted cowl designed by Barb @ Woollyside that combines geometric honeycomb patterns with eyelet lace work. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a warm, golden accessory inspired by beekeeping and the natural beauty of honey. The cowl features a garter stitch border that flows throughout the design, creating a finished piece with visual depth and texture.

Design Inspiration and Concept

The cowl draws inspiration from the designer's interest in beekeeping and honey's remarkable properties. The geometric structure of honeycomb is translated into the lace pattern, while eyelet lace adds delicate detail and visual interest. The warm, golden colorway of the yarn reinforces the honey theme, and the design is named after Herb Alpert's arrangement of A Taste of Honey, perfectly capturing the connection to busy bees and natural sweetness.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Flat knitting construction
• Eyelet lace pattern work
• Garter stitch borders
• Honeycomb-inspired geometric patterning

Stitches and Stitch Details

The cowl utilizes garter stitch for the border that drips throughout the design, providing a stable frame for the delicate work. Eyelet lace stitches form the primary pattern, creating openwork sections that showcase the yarn's beautiful color while adding airiness to the finished piece. The combination of these stitches produces a balanced design with both structure and elegance.

Yarn and Materials

This project calls for Malabrigo Rios yarn in the colorway Frank Ochre, a worsted weight yarn composed of 100% superwash merino wool. Two skeins are required, with each skein providing 210 yards per 100 grams. The superwash merino fiber ensures durability and easy care, while the worsted weight provides warmth and drape suitable for a cowl accessory.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern recommends U.S. size 6 (4 mm) needles, available in either 14-inch straight needles or 24-inch circular needles. Knitters are encouraged to select needle sizes that achieve the specified gauge, as individual tension varies. The target gauge is 18 stitches and 33 rows per the pattern specifications, ensuring proper fit and drape of the finished cowl.

Difficulty Level

This cowl is rated as an intermediate knitting project, suitable for knitters with experience in basic stitches who are ready to work with lace patterns and more complex stitch sequences. The combination of garter stitch borders and eyelet lace work provides a manageable challenge while creating a sophisticated finished garment.