Happy Neck Warmer – Busy Bee

When was the last time you crocheted a Happy Neck Warmer?

In May, we celebrate World Bee Day, which is amazing because the bees keep us going and are so important to the ecological system of the world!

So this neck warmer pattern represents the rich and super power influence of the bees creating honey!

This cowl pattern is part of a set. Follow the main post of the CAL event to find the matching hat that will be published by May 28th, 2025

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Stitch used for this project!

I designed this neck warmer on a chilly morning when I wanted something quick to make but with a little texture to keep things interesting.

The almond stitch has been one of my favorites lately—it’s got this cozy, petal-like look that feels a bit fancy without requiring too much brainpower.

Once you get the rhythm, it’s almost meditative.

I added the white band for a snug fit and a bit of contrast, and now I’ve got a go-to layer for those grab-and-go days when I just need a little extra warmth (and style!).

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Yarn Winder – a perfect crochet accessory

Neck Stretcher – to keep you without neck and back pain

Gauge Ruler – so you always get the right size

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making the Busy Bee Neck Warmer

Difficulty

Easy

Materials

• 100% Acrylic, 100gr , weight #4 yarn, approx 280 yards in Gold color  and some in white
  
• Hook: 5 mm
• Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Gauge

• 12 st X 14 rows ( 4” X 4”)

Sizes

This sample is  8” tall X 26” in circumference

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• St = Stitch
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Hdc = Half Double Crochet
• Yo = Yarn over
• Slst = Slip stitch

Specialty Stitches

BloSlst = Back loop only slip stitch (Insert crochet hook into the back loop only. Pull up a loop, pull through the 2 loops on the crochet hook)

BloHdc = Back loop only half double crochet (Yo, Insert crochet hook into the back loop only Pull up a loop, Yarn over, and Pull through the 3 loops on the crochet hook)

If you need a visual tutorial for the stitch, follow the videos 👇

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Notes

• This pattern is written in US terminology
• This pattern is worked in rows and joined with a stripe
• Ch1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch
• This pattern uses pattern repeats.
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish- I used two solid colors
• This pattern calls for multiples of 8+5

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Instructions

The main part of the neck warmer is worked using the almond stitch, which is explained here

Chain 72+ 5 = 77

Row 1: Slst 1 in the second chain from your hook and in each of the next 3 stitches, *hdc 1 in each of the next 4 chains, Slst 1 in each of the next 4 chains.  Repeat from * across.  Ch 1 and turn your work (76)

Row 2: Working in the back loop only all the way across, BloSlSt 1 in each of the first 4 stitches, *Blohdc 1 in each of the next 4 stitches, BloSlst 1 in each of the next 4 stitches.  Repeat from * across to end of row, Ch 1 and turn your work (76)

Row 3+ 4: Working in the back loop only all the way across, Blohdc 1 in each of the first 4 stitches, *BloSlst 1  in each of the next 4 stitches, Blohdc 1 in each of the next 4 stitches.  Repeat from * across.  Ch 1 and turn your work.

Row 5: Working in the back loop only across, BloSlSt 1 in each of the first 4 stitches, *Blohdc 1 in each of the next 4 stitches, BloSlst 1 in each of the next 4 stitches.  Repeat from * across.  Ch 1 and turn your work.

Repeat rows 2-5  as many times as you want your neck warmer/cowl width to be.

**I worked 20 rows, changed to color white and worked 2 rows, changed back to color gold and worked 2 more rows. A total of 24 rows for this size.

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The connecting stripe

Using white color, Ch 24 +1( or the number of rows you worked +1)

Row 1: Sc 1 in 2nd st from hook, sc 1 in next st and across to last st, turn work (24)

Row 2+3: Ch 1, hdc 1 in 1st st from hook, hdc 1 in next and across to last st, turn work (24)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next st and across to last st,(24)

Construction

Lay the connection stripe length on the right side, facing the right side of the scarf. Sc 1 together both parts, working the same on the opposite side for a total of 24 stitches on each side.

This will give you extra texture

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Finishing

Cut your yarn and weave in the ends.

Enjoy!

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**This is an original Sandra Regev pattern: Owner /Designer of Sandra Stitches. This pattern may not be redistributed for free, sale, or trade, but finished products can be sold with credit to this shop – enjoy!

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