Love the Oceans

Knitters in residence: 1st cohort

Digital residency and creative collaborations combining:
Independent work · Mentoring · Guest talks · Knowledge sharing · Open publication.

1st CohortLove the Oceans/Mozambique
Knitters

Stephanie Butland

Eddie Corney

Libby Rush

MentorsJessica Hemmings, Kate Atherley, Love the Oceans
Websitehttps://lovetheoceans.org/our-research/
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The first Knit for Wildlife Residency took place in partnership with Love the Oceans, a marine conservation NGO based in Jangamo Bay, Mozambique. A Hope Spot region recognized by Dr. Sylvia Earle.

Three international knitters developed open-access patterns inspired by local marine life and ecosystems:

  • Humpback whales, migrating annually to Mozambique’s warm breeding grounds.
  • Manta rays, both reef and oceanic species. A rare overlap found in few places on Earth.
  • Coral reefs, the vivid, living foundation of the region’s biodiversity.

Mentors included Jessica Hemmings (textile professor and writer), Kate Atherley (Knit pattern expert) and guests from Love the Oceans, offering insight into marine life, material storytelling, and sustainability.

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