Hi friends, It's a balmy 21C here today, but I know those cold winds are lurking just the other side of this calendar page. With November just a week away (and Christmas not that far behind), I'm already thinking about ways to stay warm this winter – and looking for gift ideas, too. Scarves fill the bill on both counts. A few I've seen and liked recently:

• This granny square scarf from Blair at Wise Craft. Genius.
• A sweet, ruffled, reconstructed scarf from Maya*Made. Lovely.
• This chunky "Eleventh-Hour Scarf" from The Purl Bee is plush and comforting. And fast!

As always, I'd love to see your suggestions and links in the comments!