Slice of Honey

Slice of Honey Shawl by Hanks And Needles

Project Overview

Slice of Honey is an intermediate-level knitted shawl designed by Makenzie Alvarez and published by Hanks And Needles. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished shawl measuring 64 inches (162 centimeters) across the wingspan with a depth of 25 inches (63.5 centimeters). The design draws inspiration from honeycomb structures and the natural beauty of spring pollination, translating these organic forms into a wearable textile.

Design Inspiration and Concept

The shawl celebrates the arrival of spring and the awakening of nature, particularly focusing on the iconic hexagonal geometry of honeycomb and the role of bees as pollinators. The pattern captures the visual essence of honey dripping from perfectly straight honeycomb ridges, transforming this natural imagery into knitted texture and construction.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

Slice of Honey is worked in fingering weight yarn across three distinct colors, allowing for creative colorwork possibilities:

• Color A: 306 yards (280 meters); 2.8 ounces (79 grams)
• Color B: 218 yards (199 meters); 2 ounces (56 grams)
• Color C: 290 yards (265 meters); 2.6 ounces (74 grams)

The sample shown in the pattern was created using Ritual Dyes Maiden, a yarn blend of 80% Superwash Merino and 20% Nylon, with 400 yards (366 meters) per 3.5-ounce (100-gram) skein. The sample colors are Malachite (Color A), Alabaster (Color B), and Rhodonite (Color C).

Tools and Equipment

Completing this project requires the following tools:

• US 4 / 3.5mm circular needle, minimum 32 inches (80 centimeters) in length
• E / 3.5mm crochet hook
• Cable needle for cable stitches
• 5 stitch markers (optional)
• Tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

As an intermediate-level pattern, Slice of Honey incorporates cable knitting techniques, which are fundamental to creating the textured honeycomb-inspired design. The inclusion of a cable needle in the materials list indicates that the pattern uses cable stitches to build dimensional texture and visual interest. The use of three coordinating yarn colors allows for strategic color placement that enhances the geometric honeycomb motif throughout the shawl construction.

Pattern Format

Slice of Honey is provided as a downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible for digital devices and printable for reference during knitting. This format allows crafters to work at their own pace while following the detailed instructions provided by the designer.