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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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I collaborated with Fiber Lily for this design. When I was first introduced to her work, I was struck by Kylie’s unique approach to dyeing: color therapy! The colourways are carefully curated for uplifting or calm, relaxing knitting time. This made her brand a no-brainer for pattern that emphasizes self care.

Kylie created two special colorways for the design: Ebb and Flow, which I transformed into the pattern… Ebb & Flow.

When it comes to self care, millions of people rely on yoga — not only for relaxation, flexibility, and general health, but also for self-reflection and self-actualization. Particularly in Vinyasa yoga, the emphasis is on synchronized breathing, with smooth transitions from one pose to another. Like the rise and fall of the tides, the body and breath work together in constant motion. This fluidity of breath and movement naturally leads to greater flow of energy through the body and mind. Ebb & Flow echoes that energy as it transitions from garter stitch to feather-and-fan lace and back again. The graceful crescent shape is worked top down in two coordinating colors; then, the applied lace border is worked sideways along the lower edge.

When we dream, our spirits take flight. We travel on feathers and clouds across the globe, to places that exist in our imagination, to the future and the past. Daydreams express our hearts’ deepest hopes. And for many of us, knitting brings us this opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, tastes, scents, and feelings. With each stitch, we bask in the enjoyment of it all.

Daydream is a shawl for those with wanderlust. This crescent shawl is worked bottom up, with short rows shaping the curve. Let your dreams select the yarn. Linen or silk yarn creates magnificent drape, shine and sheen that transports you to other worlds. Cotton gives you a soft touchstone to familiar ground. Wool cuddles you for trips to beautiful icy heights.

Use the code TPoF-PoTW-jesodn at checkout on Ravelry to receive 60% off the pattern this weekend, exclusively for Indie Untangled subscribers!

The Chrysanthemum Shawl, originally published in March 2016, is a collaborative piece between Amelia Putri, Indonesia’s first indie yarn dyer, and Aroha Knits. The Chrysanthemum flower represents optimism and joy, two values that both Amelia and I hold dear! May this shawl bring you joy and positivity, as well as beauty, to your handmade wardrobe!

This design features an all-over lace pattern (which looks more complicated than it really is) on a half-pi shawl construction. Meaning, you don’t have to worry about edge stitches or stitch count increases until you reach the end of the section. Each section of the shawl is knit “straight”, followed by a row of increases to form the shape. It’s a very accessible construction to those new to shawl knitting!

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Can you smell the sea breeze?

When we think of shawls, we often envision warm wraps to cover ourselves during the chilly winter months. While this shawl can certainly serve that purpose (just use a wool-based fiber!), I designed the Taha Moana (Te Reo Māori for “Seashore”) shawl as a warm-weather accessory. This majestic and flowing shawl evokes images of moonlit moments by the sea or tranquil rest under the shade of palm trees overlooking sandy beaches.

The 3/4 shawl shape makes it easy to wear over the shoulders — much more practical than a triangular shawl at times — but if you prefer to knit a triangular version, instructions are provided for that modification! Four colours were used in the original sample, but instructions are included for creating a version with two or three colours as well.

Use the code TPoF-PoTW-qhdtef at checkout on Ravelry to receive 60% off the pattern this weekend, exclusively for Indie Untangled subscribers!

It started with the thought: What if contemplation isn’t idle but essential?

In a world that values never-ending and highly-optimized productivity, sitting with unfocused thoughts — letting them meander, circle back, or dissolve entirely — feels contrarian.

Contemplation is (one of) capitalism’s antithesis: it’s slow, nonlinear, and inherently “unproductive.” Yet it’s also where we dream, problem-solve, and reclaim agency over our minds.

I know this intimately. During my years of burnout and mental health struggles, my brain’s timeline shrank to surviving this hour, never mind next week. Recovery came with an unexpected gift: the return of mental space to contemplate. To think beyond immediate survival. To play with ideas again.

The Contemplation Shawl is an homage to that long and transformative journey. It features an asymmetrical triangular shape with a textured garter stitch body and winding cable borders. This design encourages you to “make each stitch sweet,” resulting in a soft, squishy fabric that rewards slow and deliberate knitting.

The shawl starts at the top tip and begins with an intercrossing cable border, which works quite well as a meditative exercise in attention and awareness (you might want to shoo others out of the room, though!).

Once this border is established, the body expands into a rhythmic garter stitch, creating that iconic textured fabric that invites the squiiiiishhhhhh ‘n’ sniff. The final ribbed edge is finished with a polished tubular bind-off, providing seamless integration to balance the shawl’s ribbed stitch flow.

As you knit: Where will your mind wander? To a creative project left dormant? A boundary that needs guarding? A dream you’ve been too busy to water?

Protect that time fiercely. It’s your sacred space of agency and autonomy.

The free version is available on my blog, The Practice of Fibre. The PDF version of the pattern is available for purchase on Ravelry. Use the special code UNTANGLE10 to get 10% off the pattern this weekend only!

There’s something magical about a pattern that challenges you just enough while still feeling like a meditation. That’s exactly what I aimed for with the Puiaki Shawl — now available as a free gift for you.

This one-skein wonder (just 400-450yds of fingering weight!) features:

✔ A Japanese-inspired lace border adapted from Hitomi Shida’s exquisite stitch dictionary — those delicate twists and clusters create texture that will catch everyone’s eye
✔ Soothing short row shaping that builds the crescent naturally as you knit
✔ Perfect for when you’re on the go and want to take knitting with you.
✔ That one-skein wonder in your stash? Now could be the perfect time to use it!

Puiaki is Te Reo Māori for treasure, precious. Inspired by the Māori proverb “Whaia te iti kahurangi ki te tuahu koe me he maunga teitei” (“Aim for the highest cloud so that if you miss it, you will land upon a lofty mountain”), this pattern reminds us that these challenging stitches, like aspirations, naturally lead to rewarding destinations. Whether kept as a personal treasure or gifted to someone special, each Puiaki Shawl carries the quiet intention of handmade meaning.

You can access the pattern on my blog, The Practice of Fibre, and download it for free!