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The Whetū Hat (whetū meaning star) features a lace star stitch motif in a fuzzy mohair yarn, on a backdrop of the night sky, twinkling with stars (the wool and mohair held together). The combination of the wool and mohair makes for a truly warm and cozy winter hat and even in the lace sections with the mohair held double is enough to keep the chill out!

When I think of the word winter, the Māori New Year Matariki immediately comes to mind. Winter in the Southern Hemisphere runs during the Northern’s Summer months — June to August. Matariki refers to the cluster of stars (The Pleiades) that become visible during this time of year, heralding the New Year and giving a prediction of what the next 12 months will bring in terms of crops, weather and growth.

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The Āio Shawl (pronounced AH-yoh) is a tribute to the Maori concept of aio, the peaceful unity between land and sky. The shawl embodies this philosophy through its serene, leaf-like lace patterning. As your needles work the chart repeats, you’ll find the same quiet harmony that comes from walking through sun-dappled forests or resting in green pastures.

Designed for knitters of all levels, the pattern offers adventurous beginners an accessible lace introduction while providing seasoned crafters with soothing familiarity. Its easily adjustable size makes it equally suited for a single 400-yard skein or larger yardages, inviting you to wrap yourself in nature’s stillness with every wear. Whether you seek creative challenge or mindful repetition, this shawl becomes a meditation in yarn, one stitch at a time.

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