With winter fast approaching and colder weather creeping in we wanted to share our favorite winter neck warmers with our readers.

1/ Smitten Kitten Neck Warmers

Our first offering comes from browsing through the wonderful images on Flickr.com, we found a collection of handmade winter neck warmers made by the Smitten Kitten;

We loved the clean hand knitted design and the striking brass buttons

2/ Crowfter’s Cowl (designed by Gudrun Johnston)

Created using a Manos del Urugay Silk Blend we loved the unique patterns in this neck warmer;

3/ Elan Knitted Neck Warmer by Irregular Expressions

We found this stunning neck warmer on Etsy and it is made with quality cashmere and bamboo fiber using different knitting and crochet techniques…

4/ Children’s Scarf Neck Warmer by Hover Creations

Another awesome find on Etsy was this beautiful childrens neck warmer which includes knitted flower accents.

5/ Men’s Winter Neck Warmer by Quince & Co

Proof that neck warmers don’t just have to be for women we found these beautiful men’s neck warmers on Flickr thanks to Wonder Mike! This particular style of neck warmer is a Cullin Cowl and they are made by Quince & Co.;

6/ Crochet Neck Warmer by Erin Hansen

Yet another superb find on Etsy! We loved this handmade crocheted Cowl neck warmer by Erin Hansen. It is a wonderful moss green with some cute little buttons to add some style.

7/ Malabrigo Chunky Wool Neck Warmer by Lisa Clarke

We found this beautiful neck warmer on Flickr and it was made using a knitters loom. Made from Malabrigo chunky wool we simply loved the look of this one, the artist Lisa Clarke also handmade the button of polymer clay, specifically to match!

8/ High Neck Athletic Sweater by Lulu Lemon Athletica

We thought this unique athletic sweater was awesome, another Flickr find, this one is designed by Lulu Lemon Athletica Wear and it is perfect for a winter workout!

9/ Another Neck Warmer for Dudes!

This vintage knitted neck warmer was modeled by a good sport of a man! Thanks to Cheryl at EraPhernalia Vintage

10/ Urban Neck Warmer by Sedie Maruska

Sedie Maruska made this amazingly cool urban neck warmer, we loved the grey wool design with lots of details. The three button design and intricate knitting make this creation stand out.

We hope you enjoyed our run down of the top ten neck warmers for winter 2011. Don’t forget to check out our groovy eco friendly neck massage warmers which use the heat of 7 secret types of grain to sooth and relax aching necks and muscles!

Comfort Pillow by Dr. Feelgood – Small Handmade Warmer

With Winter fast approaching you might be feeling the effects of the cold weather with aching muscles and stiff necks? Did you ever wish there were handmade neck warmers available which were also eco friendly?

We found an exciting product which are not just handmade neck warmers but they are also eco friendly and extremely effective at massaging out those aching muscles! Filled with a secret combination of seven different natural seeds which retain and release heat at the perfect rate to sooth stiff necks these eco friendly neck warmers are a must have item. They make perfect gifts for Christmas or birthdays and are especially good for people who value the environment.

Handmade Neck Warmers

The secret combination of seven different seeds takes just 1 minute in the microwave to give 20 minutes of soothing natural neck warming, they are even available in two different relaxing scents, either fir or lavender.

These wonderful massage pillows are made by Dr. Feelgood and come complete with the slogan “Relieves all that ails you and then some.”

Dr Feelgood Handmade Neck Warmers

The relaxing heat of these “Seven Seed Thermal Wraps” release all of your tension and stress and can help for the relief of neck pain, headaches, back pain and muscle aches. The pillows are handmade with upholstery fabric and come in an assortment of colors.

The pillows are packaged in a 100% recycled box and  a card explaining the properties is attached with a raffia ribbon. The head / neck pillow is approximately 12 x 4” in size and fits perfectly into your purse or bag.

They make wonderful gifts for friends, family, anyone who experiences headaches or injuries. They also make excellent hostess gifts or stocking stuffers.  These pillows last for years and are a convenient and eco friendly heating pad to have in your home.

If you would like to buy one of these superb handmade neck warmers then check them out in our online store;

Comfort Pillow by Dr. Feelgood – Small Handmade Warmer