“Bee Hive Cowl”

This pattern includes the working instructions for two versions of this cowl.

The first is a more old-fashioned look to the piece and for a more modern look there is the second option.

It has been created for the new book in the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon, and following the theme of the story I wanted to pull the past into the present and have a piece that was connected over the time travelled years.

I see the first all one colour cowl in the past with Claire and the bolder two tone one with Brianna.
The hexagons are worked individually, allowing it to be a great “on the go” project that’s easily carried around, and whilst there is obviously some sewing up, its easy to do especially if partially done whilst working the hexagons. I find the sewing up and completing the cowl in a short sitting a satisfying way to suddenly have a garment completed and ready to wear.

Its suitable for a beginner upwards by following the rows as they are simply written.

5mm Needles


It’s been inspired by my love of Outlander, the Scottish Highlands and historical clothing and textiles.


This listing is for the KNITTING PATTERN only and not the finished garment.




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