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“Kimihia te kahurangi; ki te piko toou maatenga, ki te maunga teitei”.
Seek above all that which is of highest value; if you bow, let it be to the highest mountain. - Maori Proverb

The inspiration for this piece was an emerald, a highly valued gemstone, as reflected through the sharp geometric lines of the lace pattern. The proverb teaches one to choose a high goal and not to be deterred by anything of lesser importance. As Mystics who knit as a form of self-care, I believe that one of the best ways of self-care is acknowledging one’s self-worth and value.

We often are too scared to dream big - as in really dream big - because since childhood society taught us that we are not enough to even dare entertain the thought.

But we are far more precious than emeralds and other gemstones. And we are enough. As you knit this cowl, meditate during the garter stitch sections on all the ways you are worthy, and see how you are precious as a gemstone as you work the intricate lace section. Allow yourself to dream - if you could do anything, what would you do?

YARN

• 350 - 400 yd./320 - 365 m
• Fingering/4-ply
• Fibre Arts Studio Sparkle (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon, 5% Stellina; 100 grams / 3 1/2 oz, 400 meters / 438 yards per skein). 1 skein in Periwinkle.

NEEDLES

• US size 4 (3.5mm), 24” (60cm) circular needle.

GAUGE

• 28 sts and 56 rows over 4 in./10 cm in garter stitch worked flat with US 4 (3.5 mm) and after blocking.
• Gauge is not crucial to this project, but varying gauges will result in different measurements and yardage.

NOTIONS

• Stitch markers
• Darning/tapestry needle

MEASUREMENTS

• Circumference 18 in./45 cm Length: 19 in./48 cm.

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit to ensure that the pattern is as clear, correct and consistent as it can be. However small details can still slip us by so if you have a pattern support question, send an email to fdanoy@arohaknits.com and we’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours.