Komorebi Aya Cocoon Shrug
Komorebi Aya Cocoon Shrug
In the small, sun-drenched village of Kurnell, where the salt air from Botany Bay lingers on every doorstep, there is a certain rhythm to the tides and the seasons. It was this steady, calming pulse of the water that inspired the Albany Walk Cowl. The story of this hat begins not with a hook, but with a feeling: the need for something sturdy enough to cut through a coastal breeze, yet simple enough to be a sanctuary for a new maker.
The Magic of the Stitch
The secret to the Albany Walk cowl lies in the waistcoat stitch (also known as the centre single crochet). While most crochet stitches create a flexible, looped fabric, the waistcoat stitch mimics the classic “V” of a knitted sweater. By inserting the hook into the “legs” of the stitch rather than the top loops, the fabric becomes
dense, warm, and remarkably windproof. For a beginner, it is a revelation. It transforms the familiar double crochet into something architectural and sophisticated, proving that you don’t need complex lace to create something “fabulous.”
$10.00
Komorebi Aya: “sunlight filtering through woven silk.” A true wearable work of art.
Her name reflects the Asian influence in her design. With a beautiful mandarin collar, true batwing sleeves and elegant frog closures, Komorebi Aya is a wonderful statement piece for your wardrobe.
Born from a love of exquisite texture in a sleepy seaside village south of Sydney, she seamlessly blends the worlds of crochet and knit. Intricate, lace-like crochet motifs form a dramatic silhouette, perfectly balanced by a neat, structured knitted ribbing and border. Whether layered over a casual blouse or worn as a sophisticated evening layer, her effortless elegance and timeless beauty make her a true wearable work of art.
How she comes together
This is a cocoon shrug: lacy squares are worked individually, blocked, then joined as you go into one long panel, folded and joined at the arms into a shape with batwing sleeves. A ribbed hem, a waistcoat-stitch button band and a mandarin collar finish her off.
- Six-round lace square with photo tutorials for every round, from magic ring to finished motif.
- Join-as-you-go – an open joining round that gives the shrug its beautiful drape, with step-by-step photos and a joining diagram.
- Four sizes – S/M, X/XL, 2XL/3XL and 4XL/5XL, each covering several Australian dress sizes.
- Knitted or crocheted hem – the sample has a 2:1 knitted rib; a crochet rib alternative is included if you don’t knit.
- Perfect for a fade colourway – notes on planning where your colours land across the panel.
What you’ll need
What you get
- Instant PDF download (16 pages), saved to your account for re-download any time
- Square and triangle instructions with a photo for every round
- Join-as-you-go instructions with photo tutorial and joining diagram
- Ribbing (knit and crochet options), button band and collar instructions
- Sizing table for four sizes, plus blocking notes
Block, block, block. When it’s time for the block party, don’t skip a step.
