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Whakairo Cowl
Whakairo Cowl
Whakairo Cowl
Whakairo Cowl
Whakairo Cowl
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Whakairo Cowl

Whakairo Cowl

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Whakairo is the art of wood carving in Maori culture, a prominent and respected role. Many traditional structures, such as the posts of wharenui (meeting houses) or the prow of a waka (canoe), and objects like the taiaha (weapons) are covered in this elaborate carved decoration. While it is a work of art, the carvings also tell a story. Whakairo requires patience and diligence and is a skill that many Maori continue to hone to both honour their heritage and carry the stories and lessons embedded in the carving forward.
Knitting, like whakairo, requires patience and diligence. I use knitting, specifically knitwear design, to honour my heritage and carry the stories, values, and lessons of my people forward. I wanted to create a piece to pay tribute to this art form, which I was able to recreate the feel through the usage of twisted stitches and cables for a fabric rich in texture.
On a personal note, some members of my family are wood-carvers, using their talents to decorate wharenui and marae.
The Whakairo cowl is worked bottom-up, starting at the cast-on tip, growing as a triangle until the desired width is achieved, then worked straight up to form the body around the neck. Buttons and buttonholes are then attached so you can close the piece. There are options to work the body in the round for a buttonless version or to turn it into a shawl.
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Fingering/4-ply.
Dubai Knits Yara (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 440 yd./400 m; 100 g). 1 skein in Damask - 382 - 440 yd.
This yarn has incredible stitch definition which really allows the cables and twisted stitches to pop and shine.
Hooks
6/0 (3.5mm) crochet hook
Needles
US 5/3.75 mm size or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions
Five 21 mm buttons
Darning/tapestry needle
Sewing needle and scrap yarn for buttons
Abbreviations
BO
bind off
BOR
Beginning of round
CO
cast on
M1L
make one left
M1R
make one right
RS
right side
WS
wrong side
approx
approximately
k
knit
k2tog
knit 2 together
p
purl
rep
repeat
sl
slip
ssk
slip, slip, knit
st
stitch
sts
stitches
tog
together
wyib
with yarn in back
wyif
with yarn in front
yo
yarn over
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