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The koru, which is often used in Māori art as a symbol of creation, is based on the shape of an unfurling fern frond. Its circular shape conveys the idea of perpetual movement, and its inward coil suggests a return to the point of origin. It represents peace, tranquility, personal growth, positive change and awakening.

The symbolism of the koru ties into perfectly with the art of knitting. Knitting is a form of self-care, a meditative activity that can bring peace and tranquility to one’s soul in a noisy world where we don’t have a lot of control or choice. Choose the color of your yarn, determine the method of construction, make some decisions about the length of the sleeves or finishing details, and then find some quiet alone time as you create a hand knit garment that’s unique to the world — because YOU made it with your own two hands.

This light cardigan perfectly suits transitional seasons like spring and autumn with three-quarter sleeves. Using a cotton fingering-weight yarn enhances its natural versatility.

Feel the yarn run through your fingers as you work. Watch as the twisted stitches outline the lace to paint an intricate tapestry, even as you experience the simplicity in its knitting. Dive into the process, savor the healing power of working up the piece, and celebrate when it’s complete. Your family and friends will wonder at this intricate tapestry you’ve created.
Cast on today and indulge in the healing power of your knitting.

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Whakatā Shawl

For those days when everything feels like a fight…
When you’re late to work but the dog still needs a walk…
When you’ve accidentally scheduled pick-ups for two different kids at the same time…
When you spill coffee across your lucky shirt right before you walk into that important meeting….

At the end of those oh-so-long, stress-filled days, stumble to your softest spot and catch your breath with the Whakatā Shawl. This relaxing and meditative knit will entrance you as the yarn runs through your fingers and hypnotize you with the rhythm of the stitch pattern. The swooping silhouette of the crescent shaping will make you swoon with anticipation. This shawl was designed to take advantage of a rustic, organic yarn with its classic and simple design that incorporates textural stitches playing wonderfully with variegated bases.

Download the pattern and drift away to a peaceful retreat you can carry with you anywhere.

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