This is a hand-knitting kit by Miknits Mariko Mikuni for Hobonichi. I purchased it shortly after its release. The following is the description: It seems this kit is no longer available for purchase. I haven't been able to start it for a while, so I'm offering it for sale. The retail price was 7,700 yen, but it's rare, so it's a bit more expensive. If you're still interested, please consider it. This is a kit to knit the "noël" hat, a knit hat with an elegant pattern that covers the ears completely. noël is perfect for cold winters. It's a "balaclava," a type of hat used for cold weather protection in outdoor activities, and it covers the head and ears completely, so it's especially recommended for those who frequently ride bicycles or motorcycles. What's exciting is the beautiful pattern. The leaf pattern that follows the shape of the head has a modern impression, but it's actually based on an old traditional pattern. "This leaf pattern is often used as a panel pattern in Aran sweaters and the like. Usually, a 'border' is added to the edge of the knitting, but this is a non-curling knit fabric, so it's finished 'as is'. I think that contributes to the overall clean impression," says Mikuni. It has a comfortable fit that gently wraps around you. It uses cashmere silk wool yarn that feels smooth and doesn't itch. The yarn is a Miknits original, co-developed with the Kyoto yarn specialty store "AVRIL." It's a yarn that combines wool, cashmere, and silk, and the fact that it's super bulky and easy to knit with is also a nice point. Three colors that are easy to coordinate with were selected.