ABOUT
MAYHEM Handmade, founded by Maija Turunen, a knitwear designer based in Helsinki, Finland, is dedicated to expressing individual style while contributing to the imperative change in the clothing industry.
With curiosity, exploring and combining modern fashion and historical formal attire opens up new avenues of style expression; blending urban flair with sophisticated elegance.
In a world of colors find yourself in the simplicity of a classic contrast.
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Embrace the slow practice of knitting in this fast paced world, support a small business in this age of massive corporations, make something of your own rather than consuming fast fashion, find peace from within in this MAYHEM.
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With these knitting patterns you will be able to transform your wardrobe into more sustainable piece by piece yourself.​​​​
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THE STORY
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In 2019, amidst the widespread forest fires plaguing our planet, I started drawing this burning globe on my clothing as a way of visually expressing my concern for the environment and global warming.
I wanted to be a part of the change.
Recognizing knitting not only as a manifestation of the slow fashion movement but also as a way to escape all the turmoil of our times and discover the intricate beauty of knitting amidst all this chaos.
For that reason, I started designing knitwear and writing knitting patterns to make this sustainable act more accessible for all.