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KNITTED CROCHET NECKLETS, SCARVES and SCARFLETTES

Hmm, winter is here again and thought turn to warm and fuzzy things.

Finger Knitting ~ Animal Farm Necklet Scarves

Been meaning to try finger knitting to see if I would take to it. So this season has proven to be an ideal time to start. By doing these necklet scarves, I have re-remembered how vital the neck area is. It is amazing how much warmer one can feel by having something comfy and warm around this one small area of your body. Necklets really warm you up and now you can look good, cute, and funky as well. These necklets are pretty much free size. Suitable for children and adults. You just loop the teddy/piggy/animal end through the loop provided at the other end and bob's your uncle!

With all pure woolen items - 100% or contains a large percentage of wool - do not machine wash in hot water. It will felt (shrink and harden) the items. Instead, always gentle wash in luke warm water only.

How to Use

finger knitted animal necklet scarf for winter

Just in case some pics do not include how this is worn - here is a quick pic. It is very simple: just loop around neck. Put head of fluffy animal through loop and that's it!

Mr Teddy Winter Necklet Scarf (CC0067A)

This little teddy necklet is done using fingers alone. Made from malabrigo - Kettle Dyed Pure Merino Wool from Uruguay (col Roannoke 50). Eyes are from black howlite stones. I made Pete model this for me!

Piggy Pinky Toasty Necklet (CC0067B)

Here are some other variations. The pinky one looks more like piggy. Extremely comfy and toasty warm. Piggy's eyes are from colored sea shells. Yes, a blue-eyed piggy!

Scruffy Toasty Necklet (CC0067C)

Now this I have called "Scruffy" because that is exactly our dog Scruffy used to look like. An unbelievable mess but truly lovable. A bit of an optical illusion as well coz it takes a while to figure out his face. But you just gotta when you finally "see" him!!! Made from extra soft yarn. Cozy and comfy. Like getting cuddles from your pet all the time!

You need to look at Mr Teddy to help you figure out Scruffy's face! Scruffy has howlite eyes and sea shell nose.

(2nd batch of my Animal Farm winter necklets) ..

4 Eyes Cutie Pie Toasty Necklet (CC67D)

When Cutie Pie was born, this is what he looked like. But his mom decided his eyes were squinty and that he probably needed glasses. Actually between you and me, I think she just wanted to put goggles on him! You can see proof of that in the picture - she already had the google frames all ready! But I am sure that in the near future, there will be another Cutie Pie - but without the glasses!

I added a late picture showing how 4Eyes Cutie Pie looks like when worn. However, lacking a real model, I had to use the back of my teddy (who is called Rambo and is not for sale) to demonstrate. Rambo's neck is about the same size as mine so this is not a bad sizing illustration.

(I cannot show you Rambo's face. No not because he is a dentist but because it will distract from the featured critter :) )

4Eyes Cutie Pie is very soft. He is made from Craftland Fluff yarn (100% nylon) and very toasty. He fits Small to Medium and is also suitable for a child.

4Eeys Cutie Pie has a non-identical twin called Happi. (Well, they were born within an hour of each other so they must be twins). A very different looking fluff ball and I personally think that the mom has been a bit foot loose and fancy free to be producing such strange looking dudes.

Happi - Toasty Necklet (CC67E)

Happi is the non-identical twin of 4Eyes Cutie Pie. Before he was fully born, I was sure Happi was going to be called Droopy because I had a preview of his ears. However when he came "out" he looked so much like a Happy that I had to name him Happi. Happy has a lot of expression and can be very coy so I would keep my eye on him if I were you.

Happi also suits Small-Medium sizing. Very Very soft, Very Very coy (bit like a princess) and very toasty warm.

I added a late picture showing how Happi looks like when worn. However, lacking a real model, I had to use the back of my teddy (who is called Rambo and is not for sale) to demonstrate. Rambo's neck is about the same size as mine so this is not a bad sizing illustration.

(I cannot show you Rambo's face. No not because he is a dentist but because it will distract from the featured critter :) )

AlmostOriental - Toasty Necklet (CC67F)

AlmostOriental comes from my 3rd batch of "offsprings". He started off with big boggle eyes which I thought were quite lovely. Within 24 hours, his boggle eyes got too much for me and I gave him corrective surgery. Now he better reflects his heritage and has been named accordingly.

AlmostOriental has already gone out in the big world to look for his own lodgings and new family. He was sent off with cuddles and admonitions to be good and not to be boggle eyes no more.

Poirot Mouse - Toasty Necklet / Scarflette (CC67G)

Poirot Mouse comes my from 3rd batch of "offsprings" and was born together with Almost Oriental. Poirot Mouse is very tickled and very proud of his moustache. That is why he was named after Poirot, the famous Belgian detective who was also equally fond of his moustache. Poirot Mouse has some way to go before he can match his idol's magnificent moustache but in the meanwhile he has aspirations of providing warmth to his new owners, whoever they may be.

Poirot Mouse is offering up his ultra soft, warm body to help warm up someone's cold neck. He is able to hide that delicate chilled area of the neck that always seems left open to the cold, bitter winds. Poirot Mouse's body is from (triple stranded) brushed mohair (but does not itch). He has little round red wooden lips that peeps though his moustache. He is willing to cuddle adults and kids. He is not gender nor age biased. He sits most comfortably around 16 inch (approx 41 cm) - a medium size I would say - but he is very accommodating!

if available: CC0067G) Warm Winter Poirot Mouse Necklet Scarflette - extra Toasty extra Warm S-M

Serious Sophie - Toasty Necklet / Scarflette (CC67H)

Serious Sophie is an upgraded design. I was asked to make one for a 4-year old. The previous ones have sizing - albeit very flexibly sizing (i.e. can fit a wide range of sizes). However I wanted something that I could be sure a 4-year old would be able to wear - and even keep wearing as she grew.

So Serious Sophie finger knitted scarflette is free size - with maximum sizing up to about 15 inches. So this one is suitable for children sizes as well as for Small adult. Serious Sophie is shown around the neck of teddy, Rambo (who is also featured somewhere on this page.)

You can see why she is called Serious Sophie. I never know who is going to emerge till they get their facial features and/or, as in this case, facial accessories! And I realize it is most quite pointless to plan ahead as to how they will look. Coz on the day, when they are about to be "born", they somehow decide which look is best for them. As Serious Sophie as done here.

Serious Sophie is from very soft, fluffy synthetic yarn. She is very warm and cuddly. And she sports her serious but trendy looking (she thinks) Mother of Pearl rectangular glasses.

Crochet Floral Necklets

I love these crochet floral necklets. My first trial batch. I have used the luxuriously cozy Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland wool) for most of these. And I do love my crochet!

Romantic floral necklet scarves that will pep up any garment you put on. Warms and feminizes you. They are light, easy to carry around, and provide as much warmth as a long heavy scarf. Each one has a button and loop that you use to fasten up. Hidden when done. Pretty much free size but I will give some sizing so you can be extra sure. I will provide the max circumference but will fit smaller. The range of fit for these is quite large and will remain comfortable.

You can easily remove and re sew back the fastening button to change the fit.

At the moment I seem to be very called to do Retro colors ~ as you can see. The focal flower can be worn in the center, side, or further along - versatile in appearances.

How to use these Necklets

As I make more and get more familiar with this necklet design, not only do they improve (I hope) ... but I am discovering there are many ways of using them. I am sure there are many more that will arise as you use them. The following are just some. Some of them pertain to later versions which have more than one fastener button - which also facilitates multiple sizing.

Blues Green Crochet Floral Necklet (CC0068A)

A comfortable fit for neck circumference: 17inch / 43-44 cm.

Victorian Pinks Crochet Floral Necklet (CC0068B)

A comfortable fit for neck circumference: 17.5inch / 44-45 cm. In Cascade 220 pinks. Very evocative of romance and gentility in the Victorian era. The center is made from a large clear bubble button - like looking into a crystal glass ball.

The differentiation in the coloring is due to the poor photographer who cannot capture consistently under different lighting.

Retro Colors Crochet Floral Necklet (CC0068C)

This is definitely my favourite from this batch.

A comfortable fit for neck circumference: 14.5inch / 37 cm. In Cascade 220. The center is made from a matching large wet felted ball.

Dramatic Red Green Crochet Floral Necklet (CC0068D)

Floral necklet/scarf for a more dramatic statement with strong earthly colors.

A comfortable fit for neck circumference: 17inch / 43-44 cm. In Cascade 220. The center is satin covered red shinny button. If the necklet looks a bit loose on the mannequin, that is not how it will look in real life. It is most likely to be a nice comfy fit.

Floral necklets, Batch 2 ... These necklets have a duo button that works as part of the design, offer multiple sizing, as well as opens up many different looks and ways of wearing these necklets.

Wild Retro Funky - Crochet Floral Necklet (CC0068E)

When this was made, I wondered if I have overdone the colors as they are rather bright. But I soldiered on despite my doubts. I know my funky sis might love these kinds of colors. Anyway I am glad I did coz now that it is done, it really looks pretty good on - IMHO.

Refer to How to Use Necklets for different styles of wear.

Made using Cascade 220, the luxuriously warm 100% Peruvian Highland wool. The flower has a crystallized metal flower as its center (used to be a slider).

Warm Retro I - Crochet Floral Necklet (CC0068F)

An extra versatile, warm and toasty necklet scarf. Featuring double buttons for extra ease in sizing. The buttons also accommodate various styles of wear. Made in retro colors that were specifically chosen for underlying feeling of visual warmth.

Warm Retro II is a variation of these same colors.

Refer to How to Use Necklets for different styles of wear.

Made using Cascade 220, the luxuriously warm 100% Peruvian Highland wool.

Warm Retro II - Crochet Floral Necklet (CC0068G)

Refer to How to Use Necklets for different styles of wear.

Made using Cascade 220, the luxuriously warm 100% Peruvian Highland wool.

Another Batch of Floral Necklets/Scarflettes

A new batch of Floral Necklet Scarflettes for this winter in Sydney. These last few days have been the coldest in the last 60 years so we are very cold indeed. And these neck warmers are an unbelievably great help!

Dramatic Red Black - Crochet Floral Necklet Scarflettes (CC0068I)

These were originally custom ordered (clsf). I ended up with one spare set because I made 2 different sizes. Dramatic looking isn't it?

Refer to How to Use Necklets for different styles of wear.

Made using Cascade 220, the luxuriously warm 100% Peruvian Highland wool.

"Gentle Caroline" - Crochet Floral Necklet Scarflettes (CC0068J)

These were originally custom ordered (clsf). I ended up with one spare set because I made 2 different sizes. This has been named after that very talented lady. I have no idea why but when I think of her, I think of gentleness. And somehow these colors remind me of the same.

Refer to How to Use Necklets for different styles of wear.

Made using Cascade 220, the luxuriously warm 100% Peruvian Highland wool.

"Reverse Caroline" - Crochet Floral Necklet Scarflettes (CC0068K)

This scarflette has been named "Reverse Caroline" because the colors used here are identical to "Gentle Caroline" above, only in reverse order. It also features a different flower. And the first picture shows how you can achieve a different look just by turning down the top a bit.

Refer to How to Use Necklets for different styles of wear.

Made using Cascade 220, the luxuriously warm 100% Peruvian Highland wool.

"Natalie Plum I" - Crochet Floral Necklet Scarflettes (CC0068L)

The colors of this scarflette were inspired by some lovely cabs that Natalie Fletcher of the famous Peruzi cabs had just pulled out from her kiln and was showing on Facebook. I was so taken by her pink-plum colours that I was inspired to try and emulate those colors in a floral scarflette. Hence this has been named "Natalie Plum I" as my thanks for that inspiration. There are 2 versions of this color combo and the next one follows this ..

This is in Small to Medium size, approximately 14" around neck.

Refer to How to Use Necklets for different styles of wear.

Made using Cascade 220, the luxuriously warm 100% Peruvian Highland wool.

"Natalie Plum II" - Crochet Floral Necklet Scarflettes (CC0068M)

The colors of this scarflette were inspired by some lovely cabs that Natalie Fletcher of the famous Peruzi cabs had just pulled out from her kiln and was showing on Facebook. I was so taken by her pink-plum colours that I was inspired to try and emulate those colors in a floral scarflette. Hence this has been named "Natalie Plum II" as my thanks for that inspiration. There are 2 versions of this color combo; "Natalie Plum I" is just above this.

This is Medium size, approximately 15" around neck.

Refer to How to Use Necklets for different styles of wear.

Made using Cascade 220, the luxuriously warm 100% Peruvian Highland wool.