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Tricot Treats by Helen Dey
Tricot Treats by Helen Dey

Helen Dey

“Handmade accessories inspired by vintage fashion”

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  • Tweedy Pom Pom collar

    Tweedy Pom Pom collar

    Tricot Treats by Helen Dey

    £25.00

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  • Bow Tie Scarf with Flower brooch

    Bow Tie Scarf with Flower b...

    Tricot Treats by Helen Dey

    £25.00

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  • Crazy Mixed Up Crochet blanket

    Crazy Mixed Up Crochet blanket

    Tricot Treats by Helen Dey

    £135.00

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  • Vine lace fingerless mitts

    Vine lace fingerless mitts

    Tricot Treats by Helen Dey

    £18.00

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  • Snow flowers throw

    Snow flowers throw

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    £95.00

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  • Crocheted motif mini blanket

    Crocheted motif mini blanket

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    £40.00

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  • Lacy Lilac fingerless mitts

    Lacy Lilac fingerless mitts

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    £22.00

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  • Berry red fingerless mitts

    Berry red fingerless mitts

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    £16.00

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  • Geometric Loop cowl

    Geometric Loop cowl

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    £40.00

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  • Groovy grey mitts

    Groovy grey mitts

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    £16.00

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About Tricot Treats by Helen Dey

Tricot Treats by Helen Dey

Unique handmade items inspired by vintage pieces and historic accessories.

In normal pre - covid times I loved to visit haberdashery shops and sought them out wherever I went. I looked for unusual, vintage buttons, pieces of lace or ribbon and I sometimes use these in my work. Alas, many of those small shops and haberdashery departments in bigger stores, have closed along with some lovely local yarn shops.

I have a passion for lace and, although I can't make it, I have visited Lace museums in Brussels, Antwerp and Bruges and the wonderful Cite Dentelles in Calais which I highly recommend as a fascinating museum. I have tried my hand at lacy knit and crochet stitches, they are absorbing to work on and I love the delicacy. Recently I've become absorbed by chunky cable stitches and panels .

16th and 17th century portraits are inspirational, I find it fascinating that the embellishment of garments was so intricate, just so for men as for women, obviously these were for the richer clients but the work that went into them, often done for little reward, was phenomenal.

I work in my studio by the sea, I take a lot of time over my knits and they are all one-offs. I use the best quality yarns that I can practically use. I know that some people cannot tolerate wool and therefore I also use some acrylic and bamboo yarns.

Please take a look and thank you for looking if you do.

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    Reviewed by Emily

    Sweetheart tags have been beautifully made. Lovely colours. Very happy with my purchase. Thankyou

    Reviewed by Rhona

    Elegant knitted collar made with a rich sumptuous wool. I wear it with polo necks and use it as collar on my coat. Very nice indeed. Item arrived very quickly in post. Thanks.

    Reviewed by TinyGreenStudio

    Thank you! I love the colours and it's such a beautiful weight too. Perfect to keep me warm on my outdoor adventures!