Fall is upon us, and what better incentive to start knitting again than to create a simple neck warmer (also referred to as a 'neck cozy' -- how appropriate)? The one I like is both cute in looks and name: The Pidge!
Of course, I can't afford to buy something that is "premium Italian cashmere and accented with elegant Olivewood buttons" so I consulted the only knitty expert that I know, Trinity, to ask if she knew how I could pimp a faux Pidge on the cheap...
"You can totally make a Pidge easily. It is essentially a short scarf with two button holes. It looks like the stitch pattern is a crossed stockinette stitch.
to make that stitch
and
a link for buttonholes"
Yea! While I figure out all the details, I did a little research for the un-crafty (or less patient) out there, and found that Etsy abounds with faux Pidges...some that I might just like more than the original.
(In order, from top to bottom) The Sky Blue Neck Cozy is embelished with a vintage button, the Plum Sparkly Neckwarmer offers some added pizazz, and I could see Loyola's more organically-shaped neckwarmers becoming a daily staple in my fight against the chilly. The Ivory Coast Scarflette (not pictured) offers a clever idea to avoid knitting in the buttonholes -- using chunky yarn, which makes the piece adjustable since the button can go through anywhere.
I think this is a wonderful thing. So universal, many uses for all and not just for lady attire. Kids would love this also.
Posted by: Cynthia Christian | Thursday, 11 October 2007 at 12:02 PM
I love your take on the neck warmer and it looks like something I could weave. I am not a good knitter and I consider learning each year. I plan that I will learn to read a pattern. This week I want to send everyone to your neckwarmer on my blog. Thank you so much for sharing. Rowena Tank, Prescott, Arizona
Posted by: Rowena Tank | Friday, 21 September 2007 at 04:09 PM
I also found these beautiful 100% high quality cashmere YumYums (neck warmers) from TDM Design. They're around $40. http://www.tdmdesigninc.com/index_files/CashmereDetail.htm. 301.926.6006
Posted by: Michelle | Friday, 21 September 2007 at 06:31 AM
I'm a bit skeptical...it seems a bit "dicky-esque" to me. However, if anyone could pull it off, it would be you BG. ;)
Posted by: the polish princess | Thursday, 20 September 2007 at 10:32 PM
o ! how sweet. i'm seeing a 'bacon pidge' in your future ...
Posted by: Claire V. | Thursday, 20 September 2007 at 01:25 PM