Nicky Hale
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Crochet: Collar
I designed this piece as an accessory, inspired by the lace collars from the Victorian era. I wanted it to be versatile enough to use with various outfits and sit perfectly on a plain round neck garment. I used a delicious yarn, Sublime Lustrous Extra Fine Merino DK, with a metallic sheen to stand out against a matt finish. Worked from the cent...
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
Using a mixture of cotton yarns, of different weights, great way of using up left over yarn, loose pattern. A little very basic appliqué.
Crochet: Cowl
This was originally designed last year for my daughter and chums, who are all students on a budget. Easy and quick to make up and the sparkle adds a little bit of glamour. Pattern now available to download.
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
This is influenced by my love of Japanese style. Clean, crisp and delicate. A very simple design worked in a beginners zig zag. 1 ball of each colour will be more than enough.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Made for Simply Knitting Crochet Supplement Issue 96, A pair of lightweight fingerless gloves, using Gomitolis in the Mood for Knitting luxurious cashmere, cotton mix, small enough to pop into your handbag. The colours and granny square motif were chosen to give a vintage feel. I used two wooden buttons rather than more delicate button to give ...