When Kaori Katsurada was a student, she discovered Tove Jansson’s artwork beyond the Moomins, along with photographs of Tove herself. Kaori was especially drawn to the well-loved painter’s jacket Tove often wore — a piece with a sailor-like collar. Kaori often searched vintage shops, hoping to find something similar.

This design translates that memory into a sport-weight sweater with an easy, everyday feel and two suggested sleeve styles. The 2 × 2 ribbing adds a classic touch, while soft raglan shaping evokes a subtle Moomin-like charm. A single button allows for an open, nautical look when undone. Painter can also be customised with Moomin embroidery.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: 4–8” / 10–20 cm of positive ease.

Finished Measurements
Chest Circumference: 41 (44.75, 47.75, 51.5, 56) (58.75, 62.5, 66.25, 70.75)“ / ​​104​​ (​​113.5​​, 121, 130.5, 142) (149.5, 159, ​​168.5​​, 180) cm. ​​​​​

Length from Back Neckline to Hem: ​​23.5 (24.25, 25, 25.5, 26.5) (27, 27.25, 27.25, 28.25)“ / 59.5 (61.5, 63.5, 65, 67.5) (68.5, 69, 69, 71.5) cm​​​

Upper Sleeve Circumference: 14.25 (15, 15.75, 17, 17.75) (18.25, 19, 19.5, 20.75)“ / 36 (38, 40, 43, ​​45​​) (46.5, 48.5, 49.5, ​​52.5​​) cm.

Sleeve Length from Underarm: 
Long-Sleeved Version: 16.5 (16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5) (17.25, 17.25, 17.25, 17.25)“ / 42 (42, 42, 42, 42) (44, 44, 44, 44) cm.
Short-Sleeved Version: 1.5 (1.5, 1.5, 1.75, ​​2​​) (​​2, 2, 2.25, 2.25, 2.5​​)” / 4 (4, 4, 4.5, ​​5​​) (​​5, 5, 6, 6.5​​) cm.

Materials
Yarn: 
Long-Sleeved Version
7 (7, 8, 9, 10) (10, 10, 11, 14) balls of Ulysse by De Rerum Natura (100% Merino d’Arles and Portuguese Merino wool, 202 yds / 185 m – 50 g), in the colourway Poivre Blanc.

Or approx. 1285 (1330, 1580, 1735, 1860) (1945, 2015, 2050, 2805) yds / 1175 (1215, 1445, 1585, 1700) (1780, 1845, 1875, 2565) m of sport-weight yarn.

Short-Sleeved Version
5 (5, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 10) balls of Candide by De Rerum Natura (70% Merino d’Arles wool, 28% recycled cotton, 2% other recycled fibres, 202 yds / 185 m – 50 g), in the colourway Nougat.

Or approx. 905 (935, 1115, 1225, 1310) (1375, 1420, 1445, 1975) yds / 827 (855, 1020, 1120, 1200) (1255, 1300, 1320, 1805) m of sport-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are, for example ​Merilin by Isager, Vovó by Retrosaria Rosa Pomar or Rambouillet Merino Wool by Daruma​​.

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm (for rib) and US 6 / 4 mm (for main fabric and collar) 32–40” / 80–100 cm circular needles.

Notions: 9 stitch markers, US 6 / 4 mm crochet hook, stitch holder or waste yarn, 1 button (0.5” / 10 mm).

Gauge
21 sts × 30 rnds and rows​ ​to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in St St, after blocking.