nina fuhrer's critter scarves

There's no need to waste your effort commandeering a ship or sailing the high seas if you'd quite fancy a parrot perched atop your shoulder. Just give a tinkle to Netherlands-based designer Nina Führer, who knits up yarn versions of the feathered creatures in scarf form, complete with handy clasp beaks to keep them snug around your neck.

The rest of her woolly goodies resemble a fuzzy zoo as well, with flamingoes, cockatoos and swans flocking to keep you cosy. Have a gander at her website or Etsy store for more.