FRACTAL FASHION COLLECTION

Take your style into a new dimension with clothing and accessories that will have you in a twirl

SHE SELLS SEASHELLS

Fractal patterns show up everywhere in nature, emerging from rivers, trees, snowflakes and, of course, seashells. Carry a little tribute to Mother Earth’s perfect patterns with this mini bag!

HEELING ENERGY

These are no normal socks – every time you lift your foot, a fantastic spiral appears on your heel! We love a piece with a fun secret detail like this. And, best of all, they make for a practical yet unique gift!

ROUND WE GO

The pinwheel shape on this jumper seems to almost move and twirl with you. With a dynamic design, timeless colours and a comfy relaxed shape, this swirly sweater is a real stand-out piece.

CORAL REEF

Ever-increasing rows of crochet erupt into ripples in this delightfully wavy scarf. The triangular motifs come together perfectly for a chaotic yet natural finish.

TWIRL GIRL

Zany spirals drip from a hair tie in this fashionable finish. The mottled shades used here give it depth, but you can also swap it out for rainbow tones or sparkles!

CLUTCH BAG

Nature, meet fashion. This ammonite-esque mini bag by Alice Tarry is sure to bring you out of your shell at any social event

■ Scheepjes Metropolis (75% wool, 25% nylon, 50g/200m), 1 ball of each: Dubai (047), Sydney (048), Ulsan (015) , Lahore (014), Glasgow (002)

■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook

■ A stitch marker

TENSION

Centre Circle measures 7cm (2¾in) in diameter using a 4mm hook

MEASUREMENTS

Bag measures 22cm (8¾in) wide

NOTES

This pattern works with 2 strands of yarn held together as one throughout.

The Bag is made from 2 Centre Circles. Circles are joined together when working the Shell. The Handle is worked off the Bag at the end. Parts of this pattern are worked using the amigurumi method. Work stitches in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, moving it up as you work.

CLUTCH BAG CENTRE CIRCLE (MAKE 2)

Using a 4mm hook and with Dubai and Sydney held together, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8htr in loop. [8 sts] Round 2 2htr in each st around. [16 sts] Round 3 (Htr in next st, 2htr in next st) 8 times. [24 sts] Round 4 (2htr in next st, htr in next 2 sts) 7 times, 2htr in next st, htr in next st, dc in next st, ss to first htr to join. [32 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

Using a 3.5mm hook and Glasgow, with RS facing, join to the centre of the magic loop. Surface ss in each st around to make a spiral. Fasten off and weave in ends.

SHELL

Using a 4mm hook and with Glasgow and Lahore held together, with WS facing, join with a ss to the seventh from last st of Round 4 of first Centre Circle, ch27, with WS facing ss in last st of Round 4 of second Centre Circle.

Row 1 (RS) Ch1, ss in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, htr in next 4 ch, tr in next 5 ch, dtr in next ch, tr in next 5 ch, htr in next 4 ch, dc in next 3 ch, ss in next ch, ss next unworked st of Round 4 of first Centre Circle, turn. [27 sts] Row 2 Ch1, (working in bl only) ss in next st, dc in next 25 sts, ss in next st, ss in next unworked st of Round 4 of second Centre Circle, turn. Change to Lahore and Ulsan.