Awhi (said Ar-fe) means to embrace, hug, cherish in te reo Māori and the Awhi shawl is a versatile hug. The pattern is written for both Sport weight and DK / worsted weight yarn. It can be knit wider / narrower and longer / shorter to fit. The joined edge can either be seamed together once finished or buttonholes worked into the border whilst knitting. It can also be worn stockinette side out or reverse stockinette side out depending on which side you sew on the buttons / seam it. The desired width is cast on, and then a small moss stitch border worked, the body is worked for the desired length, finishing with a small moss stitch border again.

Finished Measurements for Sport weight yarn
Width - 19” / 48 cm
Length - 60” / 152 cm but worn in half so 30” / 76 cm across front and back of body.
Both easily adjustable.

Needle for Sport weight yarn
US 5 / 3.75 mm needles (straight or circular).

Finished Measurements for DK / Worsted weight yarn
Width – 19 ¾” / 50 cm
Length - 60” / 152 cm but worn in half so 30” / 76 cm across front and back of body.
Both easily adjustable.

Needle for DK / Worsted weight yarn
US 7 / 4.5 mm needles (straight or circular).

Notions for both yarn weights
Tapestry needle, 6 circular stitch markers +/- if width adjusted.
Strip of binding fabric approximately 15” / 38 cm long for sewing along back of button band (optional).
5 x buttons approximately ¾” / 2 cm in width (optional).

Test knitters have found this a fun, quick, easy knit and have enjoyed using different yarns such as gradients to effect. Enjoy an elegant hug your way!