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.
This bright blue cowl is short and chunky and inspired by traditional designs knitted by assorted fishing communities around the UK coast. According to stories, each fishing port had its own pattern so those lost at sea could be reunited with their homes. This cowl is ideal for beginners as a first project in the round.
View ProjectFrom the February 2016 issue
The Scalloped Edge Cowl is a stylish delight that will look wonderful on anybody. The body pattern follows a basic 4-row lace pattern repeat and features a deep scalloped edge and another, unique scalloped border. Long enough to be wrapped around the neck twice for warmth, if needed, this cowl is sure to be a winter staple.
View ProjectFrom the February 2016 issue
Last year I turned 32, which terrified me since 16 didn’t seem all that long ago but was now as half a lifetime ago. To soften the blow a little, and to make sure that the time that was whizzing by was better spent, I decided to write a list of 32 smaller and more
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