Saturday, November 1, 2008

you can always rely on your teddy

Well... it is blowing an absolute gale outside, so there's no chance of photographing my latest scarf draped over the fence or a tree! Not that I didn't try.

So I've been driven indoors, and I'm turning to my trusty teddy to help out...

footy curlicue on teddy - close

I'm always looking for alternatives to the 'footy scarf'. Such as the boho footy scarf I made a while back. I understand wanting to support your team of choice by wearing their colours, but there's something about the look of those manufactured football scarves, which just makes me want to cry. They're so... I don't know... generic, maybe?

So this is my curlicue scarf worked up in navy and white... for a Geelong supporter. It's a little bit more sophisticated than your usual footy scarf!

Click here for the pattern

18 comments:

Gini said...

Can I just "Awwwwwwwwwww"? =)

whatsonox said...

Cute model and lovely scarf.

Since it has now started snowing here I think I'll have a go at one of these scarves - just as soon as I've found some wool that isn't "itchy". I've got some lovely mohair but I know neither me nor my daughter would actually wear a scarf made from it because of the itchiness factor. And the Christmas market isn't that far away so perhaps I should have a go at your 1 hour scarves. Thanks for the patterns and the inspiration.

v said...

Nice sweaters. I wish I have the time and expertise to produce such lovely garments. And, congrats on Blog of Note.

Cheri Block Sabraw said...

I am a new knitter and will check your blog out more thoroughly when things slow down for me.

Congrats on being Blog of Note!
Cheri Block Sabraw
www.CheriBlockSabraw.com

Anonymous said...

Oh I like the thought of a fancy football scarf, simple yet very clever!!!
Congrats on the blog of the day award.

laughing purple goldfish said...

bill - wow! what a lovely surprise... thank you

regina - of course you can :)

whatsonox - sounds like I'll be keeping you busy! glad you're enjoying the patterns... and thanks for being an active reader... much appreciated

lili11 - thank you kindly

cheri - thanks :)

jacqui - yes... for those non-yobbo occasions... of course

brooke98 said...

That is just too cute. You have inspired me to give this another try. Thanks for sharing the pattern! Im going to be making these for gifts and the possiblities are endless! Fabulous!

bungaditepijalan said...

wowh!
its cute.
:D

Anonymous said...

thank you

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the blogs of note! I have to say your photos are quite beautiful and are pretty vivid in color. You must be using a nice camera.

I actually really love the way you have laid out the blog.

Keep up the great work!

Unknown said...

Oh, thank you for this site! Last winter I learned how to knit and crochet ... this winter I want to graduate from "potholders" to something "real". Thank you for sharing your patterns ... I'm going to try them out ... especially the 3-2-1 curlicue scarf.

Congratulations on being "Blog of Note".

Small Footprints
http://reducefootprints.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

congrats

Anonymous said...

What an adorable teddy!
I love your pictures and your blog is super helpful!

Anonymous said...

Really good!

laughing purple goldfish said...

thanks everyone for the beautiful feedback... it's a wonderful feeling to have inspired you in your own crafting adventures

Shell Sherree said...

Congrats on Blog of the Day! (That's how I found you.) Your navy and white scarf would also make a fine fashion accessory for Carlton Blues girls like myself :)

laughing purple goldfish said...

shelleyp - actually, given the ratios of navy to white... probably more suited to a blues girl! thanks for stopping by :)

Anonymous said...

very artistics....smart and beautifull