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
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18 comments:

  1. GiniNovember 1, 2008 at 9:14 AM

    Can I just "Awwwwwwwwwww"? =)

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  2. whatsonoxNovember 1, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    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.

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  3. vNovember 1, 2008 at 11:50 AM

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

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  4. Cheri Block SabrawNovember 1, 2008 at 3:51 PM

    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

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  5. AnonymousNovember 1, 2008 at 10:14 PM

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

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  6. laughing purple goldfishNovember 1, 2008 at 11:46 PM

    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

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  7. brooke98November 2, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    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!

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  8. bungaditepijalanNovember 2, 2008 at 12:54 AM

    wowh!
    its cute.
    :D

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  9. AnonymousNovember 2, 2008 at 2:05 AM

    thank you

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  10. AnonymousNovember 2, 2008 at 4:52 AM

    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!

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  11. UnknownNovember 2, 2008 at 4:53 AM

    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

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  12. UnknownNovember 2, 2008 at 5:32 AM

    congrats

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  13. AnonymousNovember 2, 2008 at 5:37 AM

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

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  14. AnonymousNovember 2, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    Really good!

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  15. laughing purple goldfishNovember 2, 2008 at 9:20 PM

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

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  16. Shell SherreeNovember 3, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    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 :)

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  17. laughing purple goldfishNovember 3, 2008 at 11:17 PM

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

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  18. AnonymousNovember 8, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    very artistics....smart and beautifull

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