Busy bees sweater
Busy Bees Sweater is a delightful honeycomb jumper designed to keep your little ones warm and cozy. This charming knitwear piece features a unique honeycomb pattern inspired by the hard work of busy bees, making it a perfect addition to your child's wardrobe. Crafted with a simple yet stylish structure, the sweater showcases honeycomb stitches, complemented by delicate cable details along the raglan line and side seams. For versatility, you can easily create a short-sleeve version, ideal for transitioning between seasons.
Yarn Requirements: For sizes 3-4T (5-6T / 7-8T), you will need the following yarn quantities: Main Color (MC): 2 (3 / 3) skeins of Sport Campolmi Roberto Filati yarn (229 meters / 100 grams) in color #87 (a lovely brown-grey), totaling about 440 (500 / 570) meters and 190 (220 / 250) grams. For the Contrast Color (CC), you'll need a smaller skein of Bamboo & Pearls DK in color #211 (a soft pink).
Alternatively, you can also use MC: 4 (4 / 5) skeins of Linea Pura Biolana yarn (100 meters / 50 grams) in classic black, which amounts to approximately 340 (400 / 470) meters and 170 (200 / 240) grams. Again, don’t forget the little skein of Bamboo & Pearls DK in color #211 (pink) for that perfect contrast!
Gauge: Achieve a perfect fit with a gauge of 24 stitches × 24 rows = 10 cm. This ensures your knitting project turns out just as beautiful as envisioned!
Knitting the Busy Bees Sweater is not just a fun project—it's also an opportunity to create a memorable piece that your child will cherish. Perfect as a gift or for family photo shoots, this sweater embodies the sweet connection between nature and handmade craftsmanship. Browse our website for this and other great free and paid knitting patterns to inspire your next project!
