This pattern is part of the Mid-Winter Knits collection, made in collaboration with Anushka of The Crimson Stitchery.

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When I think of the word winter, the Maaori 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.

My contribution to the Mid-Winter Knits collection references back to this winter celebration -people gather together for feasts, songs and making their wishes and goals. The Whetuu Cowl (whetuu 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!

YARN

• Farmers Daughters Fibers Pishkun DK (100 % Wool - Rambouillet; 100 g ; 255 yds./233 m). 1 skein in I’ve Got Dreams to Remember.
• Ito Yarn Sensai (60% Mohair, 40% Silk; 20 g; 262 yds/240 m.). 3 balls in 339 Lilac.
• Rambouillet and 1 strand of Mohair is held together for the body.
• 2 strands of Mohair is held double for the lace sections.

NEEDLES

• US size 7 (4.5mm), 24” (60cm) circular needle.

GAUGE

• 21 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10cm in St. st.

NOTIONS

• Stitch marker
• Darning/tapestry needle

MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 21 in./53 cm Length: 8 in./20 cm.