Balaclava – Sand & Coral

It begins as a quiet field of cream. Then the rings start to pulse: coral, slate blue, teal, each square echoing out from a taupe centre like ripples where a stone has gone into still water. The colour stays soft and a little folk-like rather than loud, a palette that suits sea air and pale winter light. A taupe edge traces the face and hem of this balaclava. The crochet is even and substantial, covering crown and neck fully, and the cotton blend breathes as you walk. Joined by hand, edge against edge, so each hood keeps a slight drift of its own.