Sydney O'Shaughnessy
Isabel Vique
Lucila Castaño
Jean Long
Alanis Thorney
Digital Coffee Table Book (Pre-order)
A beautifully designed digital coffee table book celebrating the Knitters in Residence cohort on Vega World Heritage. Featuring photography, stories, wildlife conservation, and all five residency knitting patterns.
Pre-order for €20 until 31 August.
Regular price €35 from 1 September.
Digital PDF delivered by email in November/December 2026.
HOLD FAST mitten pattern
Inspired by maritime tattoos worn to navigate heavy storms, the Hold Fast Mittens are a wearable symbol of stability and endurance. These qualities are vital to both personal well-being and long-term wildlife conservation. Your €5 purchase directly funds the Knit for Wildlife initiative. Your support drives our community events, open-access patterns, and collaborative design residencies.
KNIT & LEARN #01
Knit & Learn #01: Sea turtles, Seychelles & a Friday night knit
Grab your knitting and spend an hour with Seychellois sea turtle researcher Alessia Lavigne (@turtle_eggsplorer).
A short introduction to Alessia’s work and the hawksbill turtles of the Seychelles, followed by an informal Q&A while we knit.
Friday 4 September · 6 PM UK time
Online · 1 hour
Limited to 20 knitters
Bring whatever is on your needles, and your turtle questions!
Knit for Wildlife · Organisation Membership
Knitting Pattern: Eider Duck Tee
A free knitting pattern for the Eider Duck Tee, designed by Isabel Vique. Released as part of Knit for Wildlife in collaboration with Vega world heritage.
Knit for Wildlife brings marine species into everyday culture through knitting. When worn and shared, these pieces carry wildlife stories into public spaces. From cafés to bus stops.
Knitting Pattern: Humpback Whale Quilt
Knitting Pattern: Manta Ray Shawl
A free knitting pattern for a manta ray shawl, designed by Libby Rush. Released as part of Knit for Wildlife in collaboration with Love the Oceans (Mozambique).
Knit for Wildlife brings marine species into everyday culture through knitting. When worn and shared, these pieces carry wildlife stories into public spaces. From cafés to bus stops.
Knitting Pattern: Net Hope Cowl
Knitting Pattern: Seabird Shawlette
A free knitting pattern for a seabird shawlette, designed by Sydney O'Shaughnessy. Released as part of Knit for Wildlife in collaboration with Vega world heritage.
Knit for Wildlife brings marine species into everyday culture through knitting. When worn and shared, these pieces carry wildlife stories into public spaces. From cafés to bus stops.
