The MANA WĀHINE collection, six knitwear designs inspired by Aotearoa and Hawai’i, is the inaugural series from the AROHA | ALOHA project highlighting the works of modern indigenous makers.

Preorder the full collection now and receive each pattern as they become available; or, purchase the patterns individually. The full collection will include additional content in ebook format upon the final pattern release in August 2021.

“E ‘onipa’a i ka ‘imi na’auao.” “Be steadfast in the seeking of knowledge”—the motto of Hawai’i’s last reigning monarch, beloved Queen Liliu’okalani. The color of this shawl echoes her most favor- ite flower: the crown flower, giant milkweed. Rendered in motifs are the ‘iwa bird and ‘ōhi’a lehua blossoms, native to my homeland, my kin—cut from the same cloth. ‘Onipa’a: Stand firm, resolute; be true to yourself.

YARN

• Espace Tricot HALO (72% mohair 28% silk, 459 yds 420 m/50g)
• Espace Tricot GRACE (75% merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk, 490 yds 448 m/115g)
• Yarns held double throughout
• In color Brume, 2 skeins each, or approx 660 yds 605 m of laceweight mohair and 755 yds 680 m of fingering weight yarn

NEEDLES

• US 9 5mm Or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE

• 17 sts and 26 rows = 4” 10 cm in Main Section Pattern

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 82” longest edge x 25” deepest point 208 cm x 64 cm, after blocking

NOTIONS

• Stitch marker, tapestry needle, T-pins, (optional) Blocking wires