Kā Pākihi Whakatekateka o Waitaha (Canterbury Plains) are well known for their productive land. The chequered pattern the many paddocks make when viewed from the sky inspired this slip-stitch pattern.

Dimensions: 260mm x 90mm

These 100% Merino wool wrist warmers act as a sleeve extension or place your thumb in the opening and have warm hands with fingers free to explore, swipe or play.

Knit Shepherd's designs take inspiration from the natural world of Aotearoa. The patterns are inspired by locations throughout the motu and the colours names reference our native fauna. All Knit Shepherd designs are produced locally, employing a low-waste process.

Sarah Shepherd is the textile designer behind Knit Shepherd, a textile design studio where traditional craft meets modern technology. Sarah's goal is to tell the stories of New Zealand's natural fibres and their origin through beautiful textiles.