Is it just us, or does winter seem to bring out the worst in fashion? (We're looking at you, To keep you looking good indoors and out, we've rounded up some one-of-a-kind hats, gloves and scarves to help turn up the heat on your winter wardrobe. Just like Grandma used to knit ... only way cooler.
Click through our gallery below, then go check out Refinery 29's must-read list of killer jackets and coats for under $300. Jack Frost won't know what hit him.
Warm and One-of-a-Kind
CLF by Claire La Faye Cashmere Arm Warmers
Bows and cashmere... what's not to like? Also available in Lolita black or cream pearl-studded Marie Antoinette styles. ($44, Etsy)
CLF by Claire Le Faye
Wemustgrow Bessie Coleman Aviator HeadPeace
Channel your inner Amelia Earheart with this bright and cozy cap. ($38, Etsy)
Wemustgrow
Momoca Wool Ear Flap Hat
Go newsboy chic in this functional houndstooth number. ($42, Etsy)
Momoca
Sewlutions by Amo Neck Warmer Tie Scarf
This unique item brings together two basic concepts to create something totally one of a kind. ($48, Etsy)
Sewlutions by Amo
Paula Deer Wool Earflap Hat
Bring the country wherever you are with this toasty topper, made from a recycled suit jacket and decorated with little red ducks.($45, Etsy)
Paula Deer
Peter Jensen Rainbow Scarf
Be honest-Rainbow Brite has never really left you. Give ROY G. BIV a sartorial shout-out with this cheery wool number. ($130, Creatures of Comfort)
Creatures of Comfort
Second Seed Ba Ba Black Sheep Fingerless Gloves
Made with vintage buttons and hand-dyed yarn, this pair is totally one of a kind. ($30, Etsy)
Secondseed
Ilikeyourworld Reversible Hood Scarf
Not one for hats? This cozy hooded scarf the a perfect alternative. ($85, Etsy)
Ilikeyourworld
Rachel Comey Fur Helmet
Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear, fuzzy wuzzy was your hair. Save your ears from frostbite with this funky hat, made from the fur of baby alpacas who died of natural causes. ($310, Creatures of Comfort)
Creatures of Comfort
Aspasia Knitted Hat 157
Stay warm in this classic chunky cap, updated with a textured boxy knit. ($29, Etsy)
Aspasia
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Tuesday 11 November
By joncdodge
This is why woman always have on these huge scarves.. there actually colder than us scientifically.. read below if interested...
http://www.curiousread.com/2008/11/why-do-women-always-feel-colder-than.html
Jon
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Tuesday 11 November
By holly
If I was going to pay $150.00 for a hand knit scarf, I would want it to be 100% wool or some other natural fiber. I don't care how big it is, no 80% acrylic item is worth $150.00. Knitting with big needles and cheap yarn shouldn't earn you $150.00.
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Tuesday 11 November
By Mindy
What on earth am I going to do with an 8 foot scarf? I wouldn't pay $150 in the first place, let alone for something that will probably spend more time dragging on the ground than keeping me warm.
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Tuesday 11 November
By Onlooker
As you can see in the pic. it's not dragging on the ground, so to say something like that is kinda silly! What the both of you may not realize or understand is that it's HANDMADE... not store brought or anything. She took time out maybe hours to make something that maybe not you but others DO know how to appreciate hand crafted items. So to say something is not worth a price is in the eye of the beholder. She's doing GREAT on Etsy and lots of people (well known) people are buying her items. It's amazing how people can go to stores and spend money on name brand items that are more than likely produced in sweat shops by kids from other countries...thats ok to do...but it's so wrong to support people who make stuff with their own two hands? Maybe you should take a look on Etsy and check out the people who do this for a living.....you know make "so-called" cheap acrylic products and then judge....etsy is a great place with bright, colorful, crafty people....and it's people like you two that don't understand the value fo handmade.....
Sorry i just had to go there.....
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Tuesday 11 November
By holly
For your information, I've been knitting for 35 years. The scarf is made on big needles (quick) with acrylic yarn (cheap). I don't care who's buying it, it isn't worth it.
Tuesday 11 November
By holly
And in addition to my previous comment, my guess is that if she is pumping out large quantities of these things, she is probably using a knitting machine. She can still say it's hand knit due to the fact that you move the mechanism back and forth with your hand. Also, my guess is with that combination of fiber and percentages, she is probably using a very popular brand of cheap yarn sold at Walmart and similar stores. I bet she's spending a lot less than $20.00 on yarn for one of those big $150.00 scarves. Like I said, the thing isn't worth $150.00 but if she's getting it, more power to her.
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Tuesday 11 November
By DJ
That is one UGLY scarf!!!
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Tuesday 18 November
By Anne
Like a lot of things made by hand, if you count the time put into it, you would not get what it's worth. Those doing crafts, enjoy their work and those who appreciate it know what the value is. It's not just the product, it's the love and talent put into it that makes it's value. Also, "one of a kind" has it's enjoyment too, not like something mass produced. To those who do nothing by hand, you don't know what you are talking about. To the rest of us, "the eye of the beholder" is what counts. Booooo !!!! to those who don't appreciate us...
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