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.

230 cm long x 20 cm wide

100% Merino wool Rata (autumn red) scarf can be wrapped once or twice around the neck.

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.