The Art of the Sea
For eighty years, the Moomins have charmed readers with their warmth and whimsy.
The Art of the Sea: 23 Knitwear Designs Inspired by the Moomins, celebrates Tove Jansson's legacy through the art of knitting, inviting knitters to step into the world of the Moomins through the language of stitches.
The Art of the Sea celebrates Tove Jansson’s beloved universe through 23 beautiful knitting patterns inspired by her characters, artistry and philosophy—timeless creations to wear, treasure and share across generations. Celebrating the artistry of Tove Jansson, The Art of the Sea bridges courage, freedom and belonging with the craft of knitting.
The book features 23 patterns by 18 international designers who interpret the atmosphere of Moominvalley into stitches, including clothes and accessories that convey the warmth of Moominmamma's embrace, Little My's sharp humour, Snufkin's independence, and the salty breath of the northern sea. This special collection presents lasting, innovative patterns that explore cables, textures, stripes and colourwork.
The patterns are created by the following designers: Pauliina Leisti, Fiona Alice, Maja Kløvdal, Alma Bali, Marie Régnier, Charlotte Stone, Julia Wilkens, Soumine Kim, Camille Romano, Dee Hardwicke, Lotta H. Löthgren, Maaike van Geijn, Paula Pereira, Sari Nordlund, Kaori Katsurada, Jihyun Seong, Olga Putano and Karoline Skovgaard.
The Art of the Sea is rooted in memory: childhood encounters with the Moomins, moments of recognition and belonging, stories that felt like home. This book transforms those echoes into timeless knitwear, carrying imagination into every stitch.
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Jonna Helin“Moominvalley has always been a place I can return to. There, you can be curious, brave, gentle, or even mischievous. It has the same warmth and hope as knitting—working with your hands creates peace, rhythm, and connection. Each stitch tells something about its creator, and knitting binds us together in a way that transcends time and place.”
