New Zealand's Best Kept Secret: The Knitting Tradition You've Never Heard Of

New Zealand has one of the most extraordinary knitting cultures in the world. In this video I'm exploring the full story: from the wool industry that built a nation, to an ancient Māori textile tradition that shares its DNA with the colorwork you might already be knitting, to a yarn made from possum fur that is warmer than cashmere and helps save New Zealand's native forests. Plus I'm introducing you to 14 stunning patterns from 5 incredible New Zealand designers: including knitting designers Truly Myrtle, Purl Foundry, Amikihia Knits and Cnyttan Cnottan, and crochet designer Grace Forthefrills. I hope you enjoy! Best wishes, Annika 🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉 Libby Jonson (Truly Myrtle) is generously gifting one of her knitting patterns to one lucky winner! To enter, simply leave a comment below telling me which Truly Myrtle pattern you would most like to knit. I will draw the winner one week from the upload date and announce it in a community post here on YouTube. Good luck! 🎥 Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:50 a wool nation 02:17 the original textile tradition 04:21 contemporary designers 24:25 the yarn that saves a forest 📚 Knitting Patterns and other resources mentioned: New Zealand knitting pattern bundle: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/new-zealand-knitting-patterns what I'm wearing: Mélanie by Marzena Kołaczek: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/RosemaryAndPines/melanie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C4%81niko "Maori Rafter & Taniko Designs" book by W.J. Philipps*: https://amzn.to/4ugwiIp source of uruahipi image: Bank of New South Wales. Knitting demonstration. K E Niven and Co: Commercial negatives. Ref: 1/2-225683-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22723741 Libby Jonson's (Truly Myrtle) pattern portfolio: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/libby-jonson Wayfarer: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wayfarer-8 Alex: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alex-26 Floozy: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/floozy-2 Libby's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCOqMQsjNLQSu77gelAC-u3w Katrina Robinson's (Purl Foundry) pattern portfolio: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/purl-foundry Holey Moley Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/holey-moley-sweater-2 Cable Bay Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cable-bay-sweater Gather Sleeve Cardi: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gather-sleeve-cardi Elizabeth Nihoniho's (Amikihia Knits) pattern portfolio: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/elizabeth-nihoniho Harikoa: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harikoa Last Frost: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/last-frost-4 Flourish: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flourish-10 Grace Forthefrills' pattern portfolio: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/grace-forthefrills Grace's website: https://forthefrills.com/ Grace's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCrQttIu2obbQosWBRA5YBvQ Briar Pocket Cardigan: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/briar-pocket-cardigan Sagebrush Tank top: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sagebrush-tank-top Holly Berry Ruffle Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/holly-berry-ruffle-sweater Elevation Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elevation-sweater Seascape Scallop Tank Top: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seascape-scallop-tank-top Seascape Scallop Dress: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seascape-scallop-dress Jess Thompson's (Cnyttan Cnottan) pattern portfolio: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/cnyttan-cnottan Day's Eye Socks: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/days-eye-socks Pōhutukawa Wreath Socks: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pohutukawa-wreath-socks yarn companies mentioned: https://www.happygoknitty.co.nz/ https://zealana.com/ 🌿 Shop my all natural, hand dyed yarns*: https://rosemaryandpinesfa.etsy.com 🧶 My knitting pattern designs: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/annika-scheer 🧶 Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/RosemaryAndPines 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemaryandpines/ 🌿 Website/Blog: rosemaryandpinesfiberarts.de image credits: The rights to the pictures shown in this video belong to the designers. my content post-production partner: https://crossxmedia.agency/ *This link is an affiliate link. This means I receive a commission through purchases. It does not affect you as a consumer but it is a wonderful way to support my channel. Thank you!