Moon and Turtle

We’ve long admired Kiyomi and Sachiko’s talent to infuse unique and contemporary design details with classic knitwear styles, and we’re honoured to publish the twins’ first collaborative collection. Moon and Turtle contains nine knit designs (4 garments, 5 accessories) which showcase an edgy urban aesthetic, reflecting the twins’ life in Toronto / Tkaronto, Canada.

Much like Kiyomi and Sachiko themselves, Moon and Turtle is truly synergic. The duality associated with identical twins is thoughtfully and intelligently embedded into every aspect of the book. From the designs, to the authors’ musings, to the title of the book itself, there’s a quiet harmony in the idea that two things or people can be visually similar but also appreciably distinct.

The patterns are gender-neutral, graded up to a 62” chest, and contain body and sleeve length adjustments in the hope that this book can be enjoyed by many knitters for years to come. Playful colourwork, paired with simply constructed garments, means that Moon and Turtle is a fabulous step up from pattern books such as Ready Set Raglan and Take Heart. Kiyomi and Sachiko’s sisterly affection for one another is clear and shines through their words and designs. We, at Pom Pom Press, were charmed by Moon and Turtle and we’re sure you will be, too!

Sizing Details

Kinsan (striped pullover) 9 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 86 – 167.5cm – to be worn with up to 15cm positive ease

Ginsan (cardigan) 9 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference including bands: 102 – 178cm – to be worn with approx 20-25cm positive ease

PokaPoka (hat with mohair layer) 4 sizes; finished circumference: 46.5 (49.5, 52, 55) cm – to be worn with approx 6cm negative ease

Trionyx (shawl) adjustable size; DK Version: approx 85.5cm long x 171.5cm wide, Mohair Lace Version (Pollen): approx 75cm long x 149cm wide, Mohair Lace Version (Midnight): approx 58cm long x 115.5cm wide

Zener (socks) 3 sizes; finished leg and foot circumference: 19 (23, 27)cm

Cesium Redux (cable pullover and cardigan) 9 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 84 – 165cm – to be worn with 7.5-12.5cm positive ease.

Kordy (colourwork pullover) 9 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 86 – 167.5cm – to be worn with approx 10cm positive ease

Lewsky (hood) 3 sizes; finished circumference: 61 (66, 71)cm – to be worn with approx 12-18cm positive ease

ESP (colourwork toque) 3 sizes, finished circumference: 46.5 (51, 55)cm – to be worn with approx 2.5cm negative ease