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I knitted two scarves for a couple guy friends in plain garter stitch (one in a multi-coloured wool of red and black and one in a cobalt blue) and they loved it. They wear it every winter. Don't underestimate the power of the knitted article! :)
I think it depends on the man. My FI wouldn't wear a knitted scarf, but a few of his friends wear them all the time!
First of all - that's sooo cool that you can do that as your favors. FI has a knit scarf that we got in Ireland - I think as long as you remove the girly-ness of it you should be all good.
I hate to say it but most men I know also do not wear scarves.
I like the idea of the scarves and I think that quite a few of the guys will wear them. Just be aware of the color choices and no hanging tassels or balls.
No matter what you do, not every single guest is going to go ga-ga over the favors. We're giving out homemade jam, and I'm sure some people don't like jam...oh well! What's nice about your scarf idea is that its personal and handmade - so even if a few people don't wear theirs, I'm sure they'll appreciate the time you put into them. And I agree with other posters that more men will wear scarves than you might expect...
These are some wonderful perspectives.
@ famersdaughter: Good point. I LOVE the jam idea!!!
i agree with @farmersdaughter, no matter what type of favor you do, some guest is not going to like it, use it, eat it (whatever).. i really like your scarf idea and, as a guest, would appreciate the thought and time you put into a favor like that. I know my FI would not wear it personally, but i know my BIL would love something like that!
Are you going to make pink scarves for the girls and blue scarves for the guys or are you going to make them unisex?
I'm making all sorts of colors and all sorts of shapes and sizes.
Here's the thing with almost any kind of favor...most men don't take them anyway! I'd do exactly what you're doing/planning. Many times a couple will take just one,or the women will take both. If you do more unisex colors,and people realize there is one for each,the women will take them. Don't worry. I think its a wonderful,heartfelt gift!
I know some guys that wear scarves. My FI doesn't, but then again, he refuses to wear a jacket in the winter!!
I think it's a really nice idea, and more than enough for a favor. I think it's something that people will remember, especially since you made them!
I think that's a great favor. I would definitely appreciate getting a handmade gift like that if I were a guest. My FI does wear scarves (it is super cold where we live {-40 at times} and he walks to school/his internship), so he would also appreciate a scarf.
My fiance loves scarves! He uses them all the time on his motorcycle to keep his neck warm. i think as long as you have darker colors you will be fine.
Wow. I'm sure many people will like them, and many people won't like them, but that sounds like A LOT OF WORK for something that will have a very varied reaction. I would take the scarf home, because my friend made it, but I already own about a zillion scarfs (it is just one of those gifts people give me), so IDK. A LOT of work. That is all that struck me. WORK.
My fiance loves scarves but he is a rare exception, from what I have seen. I'd take it home since you can't have enough of them, and a knitted scarf is nothing like a silk scarf. However, men prefer food and edible favors, and women generally do too. Favors are not required and most people won't miss them if they aren't there. Unless you really want to spend your time knitting for everyone, many of whom may not appreciate your hard work, either find an edible favor or skip them.
I think it's a super cute idea, but you couldn't pay my FI to wear a scarf. I'm just afraid that could end up being a lot of work for you, for nothing!
I know lots of guys that wear scarves all the time! Mr. Sew won't though because I made him one once with itchy yarn, so now he thinks all scarves are itchy. but he does use it as a makeshift string when he needs to tie the random odd or end around the house, or to cover a door draft, so maybe it won't be entirely wasted on those that don't wear scarves? I don't think you necessarily need to get another favor..
I asked J "Would you rather get a hand knit scarf or a book of matches as a wedding favor?"
His response? "What kind of idiot would rather have matches than a scarf? You use a whole book of matches in a week [he means to light in the bathroom so it won't stink...gross boy], but a scarf lasts forever!"
haha... his vote (and mine) are for the scarves.
Wow you're making that many scarves? Good for you! Im sure they will appreciate a hand made scarf from the bride!
Oooh that's tough. I don't know that many men that like to wear scarves. But then again I don't know too many people who like wedding favors to begin with.
I think it's a thoughtful favor. As long as they're made with TLC, I would say stick with the scarves.
I think it's an awesome favor. I would suggest that you don't make one for every guest, rather make about 75 and put them in a basket with a sign inviting guests to take one. This way non-scarf wearers will just skip it and you can save yourself some trouble and yarn. I feel like everyone allways says edible favors are best but i would much prefer a scarf over a cookie or chocolate.
I checked with your location before answering. Most men in California don't wear scarves. My guy friends make fun of guys in scarves. If it were a colder weather state it wouldn't be quite the same.
Don't waste your precious time making something that only a few of them will appreciate. Get the matchbooks!
some parts of california are very cold...
I think it's a great idea!
Wow, Miss Helen, I am incredibly impressed that you would even attempt to make scarves for everyone!! I agree that it may depend on where the guests live, but even sunny weather people sometimes travel to colder spots and may need a scarf. (I've had jobs with ridiculously high air conditioning, so even living in California I've worn scarves at work . . . but I digress!) Anyway, I am sure that all your guests will realize that scarves can take awhile to make and that you have put a ton of effort into it. I like Slicey's idea of making a smaller number and putting them in a basket so that people who want them can take them (and pick which color they want). Then you know that whoever takes one will probably really appreciate it.
Most men dont take the favors anyhow. I would get a pretty basket of some matchbooks, and a pretty basket of the scarfs and they can each choose what they want..
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For our favors I decided that I would knit/crochet about 100 scarves for our November wedding. I thought it would be great for the weather, plus it isn't one of those favors that people will never use. Anyway, the past week or so I've been very concerned that our male guests won't like them, that they're too "girlie". So I'm looking to get more "manly" colors and patterns (slate, dark blue, etc plus I'm going to learn to cable knit).
Still, I'm concerned. So I've been thinking of getting personalized matchbooks. For one thing, I love them. I carry matchbooks in my purse since, well you just never know. FI doesn't want to and thinks that it's pointless since we already have the scarves.
What do you think?