Category Archives: Knitting

All da kine about my knitting projects

Sockie Liʻiliʻi!

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Mokihana

I wanted a quick project to do today so decided to knit this li’ili’i [little] sockie. It just took me about 2 1/2 hours, and I’m so pleased with how it turned out. Ho da kewt, yeah? Much quicker than … Continue reading →

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Knitting Update

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Mokihana

I haven’t posted photos of some of my knitting projects for awhile now, and thought it was time I did. Seems like anytime I have any free time at all, like waiting for tire rotation at Les Schwab, or at … Continue reading →

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Da Humuhumunukunukuapua’a – ‘Elua

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Mokihana

So remember the humuhumunukunukuapua‘a I knit for Hawaiian Beanz Coffee Shop? All this time I’ve been waiting for Mike to do what we’d decided on so that nobody could steal the fishie, and two weeks ago, he finally got it … Continue reading →

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Nolemana’s Kalikimaka Hat

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Mokihana

Last fall when Nolemana and I went to Hood River for apples, we stopped by Foothills Yarn and Fiber, as always. He wanted me to knit him a hat, but thought they should always be dark, unnoticeable colors. Ho da … Continue reading →

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Still Feeling Junk

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Mokihana

Right about the time the huge snowstorm hit at Christmas last month, I started feeling junk. I thought I was getting a cold. But if that’s what it was, it was sure a weird one.

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Mokiwarmers

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Mokihana

During the Arctic Blast of December, I also knitted some handwarmers for myself. I love these things!! Kukui was my cooperative background; I think she makes a great contrast for the yarn colors.

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Birthday Handwarmers For Amanda

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Mokihana

Amanda is my hānai mo‘opuna [granddaugher]; her folks own Hawaiian Beanz Coffee Company, my favorite home away from home. Her birthday was December 30th, but because of all the snow we had I couldn’t get them to her till today.

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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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