Vikki Bird is a knitwear designer based in North East England. She specialises in bright and bold children's designs, often taking inspiration from the suggestions of her two children, and also likes to design homewares and small accessories.
From the August 2020 issue
Longline cardigans are the perfect casual piece to have on hand for quick trips out of the house or cozying up with a cup of coffee. This cardigan utilizes marling yarn for a nice blocked look to create the soft contrast between the cream and the black. Try colored marling yarn for a similar and vibrant effect.
View ProjectFrom the August 2020 issue
Black and white checks are a style classic and these socks use a simple method involving a little bit of surface crochet or chain-stitch embroidery that requires minimal effort for maximum effect.
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Stripe a pose in this dream of a sweater: relaxed fit, dropped shoulders, split hem, crew neck and, of course, stripes! Go bold with neon pink for a summer sweater everyone will remember.
View ProjectFrom the December 2021 issue
Billie utilizes the lightweight but cozy texture of chenille with a braided cable for a look that just can’t be beat. It’s a beanie style hat with a slight slouch and a faux fur pom to top it off.
View ProjectFrom the February 2020 issue
A sweater made of chenille is like wearing a hug! Junie is written for two lengths – the shorter of the two is designed to be quite cropped, while the longer version offers a little more coverage. Both options are cozy and cute!
View ProjectFrom the December 2019 issue
Narwhals are great, but have you seen a narwhal wearing a Santa hat? Now you have! This festive little narwhal takes the original Unicorn of the Sea Sweater from February 2018 and adds on an adorable Santa hat. Made with the intarsia technique and worked flat from the bottom up, this whimsical sweater is a must-have project for the holidays.
View ProjectFrom Cozy in Color: A Vibrant Collection of Knitting Patterns
The Fuchsia Snowflakes Cowl features a tessellation snowflake design based on traditional Scandinavian knitting. Modeled after the bold Snowflake Infinity Scarf from February 2017, this cowl sits perfectly around the neck and provides just the right amount of extra warmth and coziness. Knitted as a single layer tube and in the round, this fair isle beauty is guaranteed to be a favorite this season.
View ProjectFrom the June 2019 issue
You can almost feel the heat of an island sun as soon as this pillow is placed in the room! Featuring a giant palm motif, this charming island pillow is knitted in a single strip, starting with a ribbed section and then stocking stitch. The front is knitted in stocking stitch with the palm frond motif incorporated using the intarsia technique. The result? A perfectly palm-tastic design!
View ProjectFrom the October 2018 issue
This little fox is here to make your little one giggle with glee! Perfect for a classroom party day or any day of the week, this fox sweater is bound to become a well-loved piece in her wardrobe.
View ProjectFrom The Baby Knits Collection: Sweet Little Patterns for Her
Cardigans make a perfect additional layer during the transitional period from summer to autumn. This preppy cardigan features classic raglan shaping combined with intricate cabled panels that run down the two fronts of the garment.
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