Sweet Honeycomb Knitting Patterns

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September marks the start of falling leaves, and while that is certainly something to celebrate, I am perhaps even more excited that it’s National Honey Month! I adore honey and bees. In fact, my mom is a beekeeper! In order to celebrate the bees and their delicious honey, it is only right to knit in their honor. There are so many ways of knitting honeycomb texture, from slip-stitch texture to cables to brioche, and I want to celebrate them all. Plus, those cozy textural stitches are perfect for fall weather!

Above: Honeycomb Jacket by Laura Grutzeck 

Here is a selection of favorite knitting patterns featuring honeycomb texture worked in a variety of ways! Cast one of these projects on today to have it ready in time for the first chilly days of fall.

Honeycomb-Collar Pullover

With fall just around the corner, sweaters are an absolute must. Now is the time to craft them if they are to be worn this season! The Honeycomb-Collar Pullover, designed by Charles D. Gandy, features the perfect honeycomb detail on its snuggly collar. This thick sweater will keep you nice and warm on cooler days and nights while giving a simple outfit some chic style.

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Honey Hunters Socks

Warm socks are the bees knees . . . or should I say bees ankles? Either way, decorate your ankles with the Honey Hunter Socks by Gryphon Perkins. Knit the socks’ honeycomb pattern in a golden hue so they appear to be dripping in honey, and make the slip-stitch animal motifs stand out with a dark shade of your choice.

Honeycomb Jacket

You won’t be able to help but “pollen” love (sorry I can’t help it) with the Honeycomb Jacket, made by Laura Grutzeck. This sweater-jacket is knit using honeycomb slip-stitch and double-knitting—no purls needed! The subtle pattern gives the jacket a pleasing texture and the warm slouching collar makes it a great addition to a fall wardrobe.

Sprout Tee

Knit tees are not just for summer! The Sprout Tee by Kathy Zimmerman will keep you warm through fall and can easily be layered to carry you through the year. This sweeter-than-honey tee features adorable cap sleeves, a wide neckline, and of course, striking honeycomb accents that any queen bee would approve of. I love how the cables really pop on the reverse-stockinette background.

Sweet Honey Beret

Welcome fall with an adorable new knit hat! The Sweet Honey Beret, designed by Faina Goberstein, is the perfect amount of slouchy. The piece is made using four-row honeycomb brioche that allows for the soft shape and lovely texture. Add a flower or pin for an extra touch of sweetness. 

Related: Learn Brioche Step-by-Step

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The number of options for honey-themed knits is un-bee-lievable! Get yourself some locally-sourced honey to add to your hot tea before starting these bee-utiful (last one I promise) honeycomb knitting patterns this September.

Happy Honey Month!
Gabby

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