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About Mokihana

Born and raised Hawaiʻi girl who misses home and loves the Pacific Northwest. I’m a free spirit and love the serendipitous events that bring people and places together. My philosophy about knitting and life in general: “It is good to have an end to journey toward,but it is the journey that matters in the end.”Ursula K. Le Guin

Nâ Pua o Ka Lâ Makuahine

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Mokihana

Living here in Oregon, I really miss the sights and fragrances of home. I used to be able to walk outside our front door and smell plumeria flowers by the hundreds. Just outside the back door was a huge red … Continue reading →

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Bird of Paradise Sock

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Mokihana

I started a new sock yesterday. This yarn is also from Maui Yarns, and I fell in love with the colorway. I’m just about down to the heel flap already. These colors are not my usual ones, but I am … Continue reading →

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I Wen Change Da Humu

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Mokihana

Since the humu was going to Hawaiian Beanz Coffee Shop, I re-made his eyes and added some coffee bean decorations to his tail.

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Pau Da Pineapple Socks!

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Mokihana

The “Ripe Pineapple” socks are pau! I got the yarn from MauiYarn at Etsy.com. Her yarns are fabulous. I loved knitting these socks. I should’ve used size 2 needles, however, because they’re a little snug. Next time, Mokihana, do a … Continue reading →

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Rainier, Oregon, Part Chree

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Mokihana

Eh, sorry for da delay. Life happens. Computer in da shop. But I stay back! When I last posted about Rainier, we’d just seen that ‘way cool old bulldozer. Now, Nolemana and I are headed back down South on Highway … Continue reading →

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Da Hawaiian Coffee Beanz Fishie

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Mokihana

I can’t stop knitting these fish! This is my second one and I’ve just started on my fourth! As I was knitting this one, he told me he wanted to live at Hawaiian Beanz. I checked with Mike to make … Continue reading →

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Da Humuhumunukunukuapua’a

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Mokihana

I wanted to make something special for my hānai niece, and decided to knit her a fishie! I found a wonderful pattern, bought some Noro Kureyon yarn, and during our Bible Study retreat at the beach over the weekend, knit … Continue reading →

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Rainier, Oregon, Part Two

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Mokihana

We left the highway and soon found ourselves out in daboonies. I love doing appraisals in the country, because I never know what will show up around the next bend.

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Bloom Where You’re Planted

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Mokihana

We have an aviary of ringneck doves outside my office; I love hearing them cooing to each other, sometimes even in the middle of the night.

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Moki Moka

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Mokihana

Hawaiian Beanz Coffee Company in Damascus: my home away from home, my place of refuge from the stress of my life, my knitting retreat, and my first choice when I want a a latté, capuccino or mango smoothie.

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