Nicole Hawkesford

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Knitting: Scarf
Inspired by the angular lines and the play of light & shadow created by Modernist architecture, this small scarf is an easy, rhythmic introduction to intarsia. Perfect for trying a new technique without committing to a larger project, it knits up quickly into an elegant, cosy accessory. Along the way you’ll learn simple but effective tech...
Knitting: Scarf, Necktie
Atlantis is a quick little knitted scarf featuring a simple trio of rope cables.
Crochet: Scarf, Necktie
Lyonesse is a quick little Tunisian crochet scarf featuring a reversible treble-crochet stitch for two looks in one.
Crochet: Dress
Beach Rills is a fun and striking dress in cotton yarn - perfect for those hazy summer days! Inspired by the ridges left in the sand by a retreating tide, the dress is worked in Tunisian crochet chevron and wave stitch patterns. Achieving that perfect balance between memorisable yet interesting - throw in colour striping and you’ll always be w...
Crochet: Cowl
The Stargazey Cowl is worked in Tunisian crochet in the round, using a herringbone stitch which creates an open, mesh-like fabric perfect for those changeable spring weather days. This design is written to use two colours; using a contrast colour for the return pass helps the main stitch motif to stand out and the ribbing also alternates colour...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Morvoren is a rectangular wrap inspired by the legend of the Mermaid of Zennor and the carved wooden bench in Zennor church. Written for fingering/heavy laceweight yarn, it takes one skein each of contrasting and preferably solid/tonal colours which will allow the textured stitch patterns to shine. My sample used Norne Yarn Merino/Yak/Silk si...
Crochet: Throw, Baby Blanket, Blanket - Other
Meaning “Ice and Fire” in Cornish, this blanket was inspired by a Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon yarn collection and is a celebration of contrasts - cool and warm tones, smooth and raised textures. This cozy, modular blanket is worked in corner-to-corner blocks using a join-as-you-go method. Choose from ten different stitch patterns - use ...