On the look out for a wool scarf. Suggestions?

[Randall]

Hey all, I'm looking for a good wool scarf for the colder days like today. Preferably merino or lambswool. I've got an old acrylic one on at the moment and not surprisingly pretty cold.

Can anyone tell of the differences between lambswool and merino... comfort, warmth, etc... how they compare? If you know of any good scarves please share. I don't mind shelling out a bit for a good scarf as it seems to make a big difference for its weight. Seem to lose a lot of heat from the neck.

Preferably no tassles or bright colours, just a plain strip of wool to wrap around me neck

Cheers,

Randall

 

[Harvestman]

Wool scarves can be picked up for pence in charity shops if you look around. There is usually a box of them.

 

[Randall]

I'll keep my eye out but I do want a top quality one. One of the most important bits of clothing imo

 

[John Fenna]

I swear by my Merino Buffs - all the advantages of a scarf - but no dangly ends!

 

[Randall]

Ah I like the dangly ends! I stuff them down my jacket/jumper to keep em out of my food and close to the body

 

[hiraeth]

I can vouch for the Alpaca wool scarves from Tumi http://www.tumi.co.uk/Hats-Gloves-Scarves/38-T01843-Alpaca-scarf/flypage.tpl.html

 

[Randall]

I can vouch for the Alpaca wool scarves from Tumi http://www.tumi.co.uk/Hats-Gloves-Scarves/38-T01843-Alpaca-scarf/flypage.tpl.html

Thanks hiraeth. How thick/heavy are they?

 

[Blankfisherman]

Try tkmax as they have a sale on at the moment.

 

[andybysea]

if you want real quality quite expensive try North sea clothing they do a range of scarves (got one of there jumpers,very nice no connection etc)

 

[Miyagi]

Wool scarves can be picked up for pence in charity shops if you look around. There is usually a box of them.

Even cheaper - pinch one off a snowman.


Liam

 

[hiraeth]

Thanks hiraeth. How thick/heavy are they?

Might sound odd, but would not class them as thick or heavy. I was a little disappointed at first until I wore it, very soft and comfy to wear and also nice and warm. Would not be with out it now. I also have one of their Alpaca Chullo`s which keeps the old head toasty and warm.

 

[Elen Sentier]

I knit my own (& for friends). Never use merino as very hard to get British wool. Lambswool is nice, depends which sort of sheep. Shetland good warm and light.

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[Randall]

Thanks guys, some useful stuff. Would be well up for knitting my own, must learn how to do that. Think I forgot the technique in primary school

Hiraeth I saw the scarf's weight which did look quite light (110g), but I've bookmarked the site as some of their products look very good and reasonably priced.. must have a browse on that later on. Would prefer to buy hand made things made with care. In fact, if anyone has other sites/shops similar to that where they sell quality hand made clothing/items/ornaments, etc feel free to post the url here. Always enjoy looking through those sites.

Cheers,

Randall

 

[mace242]

Even cheaper - pinch one off a snowman.


Liam

But... but.. it would freeze!

 

[Gray]

I've got a black lambs wool one you can have, send me your addy and I'll post it off to you if you like

 

[MattG]

You might be interested in the tad gear merino scarf.

http://www.heinnie.com/TAD-Gear-/Accessories/Merino-Scarf/p-1040-1254-9625/

It's rather expensive but it's MAPP merino wool, hand knitted and heavy duty. Best scarf I've ever had.