Pollinator by Lindsay Lewchuk

Pollinator

Knitting
July 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
160 - 180 yards (146 - 165 m)
Completely customizable! Sample shows 19”/ 48cm around by 9”/ 23cm long.
English

Available exclusively in the multi-designer collection!

Summer stitching calls for fun on the needles and off! Interesting butterfly and flower lace stitches compliment an unusual technique in this seamless, quick knit, stitch satisfaction pattern. Whip up a super cute Pollinator to tame your mane while you rock and roll through the hottest of summer days. Transition from summer sizzles to late evening chills, this hair sock transforms into an elegant cowl.

The tech edited and test knit intermediate level pattern is fully written with the lace charted. The pattern includes how-to videos as well as a blog on customization suggestions.

Finished Measurements:
Completely customizable! Sample shows 19”/ 48cm around by 9”/ 23cm long.
Materials:
1 skein Great Adirondack Organic Cotton DK, shown in Lapis
Single skein info: Hand dyed 100% organic cotton; 315yds/ 288m per 113g/ 3.98ozSample weight: 57g
US 6/ 4mm circular needle or DPNs
Yarn needle
2 stitch markers
Blocked Gauge:
22 sts and 30 rows over 4”/ 10cm in Stockinette stitch. Note: exact gauge is not critical
to this design. Gauge variations may impact final size and yardage requirements.
Special Notes:
Fit It: the I-cord Top Loop is designed to help hold the headband in place. 3”/ 7.5cm of
negative ease is shown on the sample. If you end on an odd multiple of 12, rather than
an even multiple, you’ll have 6 extra rows of StSt at the start and end of the patterning.
Customize It: the lace patternings and StSt add together to make up sequences of 24
rows so you so you can mix and match.
Check out the Knit Eco Chic blog, Summer Stitching Customization, for short row
customization ideas.
Cowl It: looking for a fun Spring or Summer cowl? Work a longer initial loop - 24”/ 61cm
to 60”/ 152cm. Note, this takes more yarn.
Watch It: check out Pollinator Tutorials on the Knit Eco Chic blog for video tutorials of
mock 3 how to speed up your bobbling by skipping the turning portion and working
backwards instead, Butterfly Dip Stitch (bds), and the Pollinator Join ssk*
Work It: the Butterfly Dip Stitch (bds) can be worked as a knit or purl, whatever is most
comfortable for you! The glossary and photos show it worked as a knit. Consistency is
what is important, not methodology. Navigate It: key (below), pattern page 3, and charts pages 3-5.
Galatians 5:22-23