By the time I finished this project, which is a gift for a friend (I’ve yet to actually see her to give it to her!), winter is practically over!  But never mind, I’m sure it will get some use in the future..

Once you’ve started working the crocodile stitch, you realise how easy it is (and addictive!). The pattern I used here is available to buy through the same etsy shop as the Crocodile Stitch Baby Booties which I’ve made twice now for Christmas and Birthday presents (in various sizes), by Bonita Patterns.

I’ve used a super-soft cotton rich yarn, 4-ply and a 4.5mm hook to create this lovely piece.  It’s so nice, that I’m probably going to have to make another one now (because I want one for myself!).

Crocodile Stitch Neck Warmer. Finished, with red buttons down the centre of one side. It can therefore be done up either left or right-handed.

Crocodile Stitch Neck Warmer. One way to wear!  You can choose how you do up the buttons, as each of the crocodile stitches has a hole in the centre which can be used for a button-hole.  So there are a multitude of ways to wear this piece.  Be creative!

This neck warmer should go well with my buddy’s red coat (that gives the game away a bit!). And of course I had to be fair so I’ve made her hubby a blue beanie hat also…

I think the whole family has got (or will soon receive) a prezzie now.