{"title":"Knit Shepherd","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKnit Shepherd is an Auckland textile studio founded by Sarah Coxhead, a designer whose career in film, television and international hand-knitting took her around the world before she returned home to New Zealand in 2021. The studio is a small-scale prototyping lab devoted to New Zealand's natural fibres - mostly Merino, with occasional appearances from Camel down and other beautiful yarns - and to telling the stories of where they come from. Each piece blends traditional hand-knitting with digital knitting machines, and collections are often named for the landscapes that inspired them, from Taranaki to the Canterbury Plains. The result is timeless, well-crafted knitwear that feels distinctly of this place. Shop Knit Shepherd online at Tea Pea with free urban NZ shipping over $150, or come and see it in person at one of our two Wellington stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere is Knit Shepherd made?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnit Shepherd is designed and made in New Zealand, New Zealand at Sarah Coxhead's small-scale studio, using locally grown natural fibres like merino wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho is behind Knit Shepherd?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSarah Coxhead, a textile designer who worked internationally in film, television and\u003cbr\u003ehand-knitting before returning to New Zealand in 2021 to set up the studio as a lab for\u003cbr\u003eNew Zealand's natural fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat kind of pieces does Knit Shepherd make?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTimeless knitted textiles that combine hand and digital techniques - think beanies, scarves, gloves and other soft accessories in merino wool and other natural fibres, often named for New Zealand landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"knit-shepherd-punakaiki-merino-neckerchief-pikopiko-green","title":"Knit Shepherd Punakaiki Merino Neckerchief - Pikopiko Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand, knitted. The Knit Shepherd Punakaiki Merino Neckerchief in Pikopiko Green takes its name and its pattern from the famous pancake rocks of Punakaiki on the West Coast - that extraordinary layered geology translated into a beautiful garter stitch textile. Started as a hand-knit sample and refined into a digitally knit fabric, it's made seamlessly in New Zealand from 100% Merino wool with minimal waste. Lightweight enough to toss in a bag for travel, warm enough to make a real difference on a cooler day. In a soft fern green that feels as New Zealand as the story behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Garter stitch pattern inspired by the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.\u003cbr\u003e• 100% Merino Wool.\u003cbr\u003e• Made seamlessly in Aotearoa New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight - ideal for travel or gifting.\u003cbr\u003e• 127cm long x 28cm deep (triangular shape).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knit Shepherd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50376735785153,"sku":"62129","price":99.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/7071\/files\/Knit-Shepherd-Punakaiki-Merino-Neckerchief-Pikopiko-Green.jpg?v=1783032015"},{"product_id":"knit-shepherd-punakaiki-merino-neckerchief-ponga-black","title":"Knit Shepherd Punakaiki Merino Neckerchief - Ponga Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand, knitted. The Knit Shepherd Punakaiki Merino Neckerchief in Ponga Black takes its name and its pattern from the famous pancake rocks of Punakaiki on the West Coast - that extraordinary layered geology translated into a beautiful garter stitch textile. Started as a hand-knit sample and refined into a digitally knit fabric, it's made seamlessly in New Zealand from 100% Merino wool with minimal waste. Lightweight enough to toss in a bag for travel, warm enough to make a real difference on a cooler day. In a classic black and natural stripe named for the iconic New Zealand silver fern, this one goes with absolutely everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Garter stitch pattern inspired by the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.\u003cbr\u003e• 100% Merino Wool.\u003cbr\u003e• Made seamlessly in New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight - ideal for travel or gifting.\u003cbr\u003e• 127cm long x 28cm deep (triangular shape).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knit Shepherd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50376735850689,"sku":"62127","price":99.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/7071\/files\/Knit-Shepherd-Punakaiki-Merino-Neckerchief-Ponga-Black.jpg?v=1783032012"},{"product_id":"knit-shepherd-punakaiki-merino-neckerchief-turutu-blue","title":"Knit Shepherd Punakaiki Merino Neckerchief - Tūrutu Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand, knitted. 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