I think I'm too old to be funky. I just can't get the hang of it. 
I joined the Funky Scarf Swap (another fun swap cooked up by Bev and Scout). I've exchanged emails with my swap pal. She likes purple. Ok. But what's "funky"?
I've been working on this: a version of the entrelac shawl in Scarf Style. It's way cool, but is it funky? The yarn is Noro's Iro, which I love. Size 10 needles. The scarf is thick and the squares have a kind of plumpish quality to them. It's not exactly reversible, but the back is not unfinished looking -- I'm being careful about where I pick up stitches. I'm planning to add three large tassels to each end, but it still lacks a little something. Maybe beads or buttons in the corners where 4 squares meet? Maybe duplicate stitch something onto several of the squares? Maybe rip back and add some other yarns (maybe solids) to the mix? The scarf looks wonky in this picture -- that bottom right triangle is done correctly, it just looks funny now. Blocking will beat it into submission. I hope.... 
Sheesh. Help.
I like it! Maybe string beads on the fringe?
Posted by: Jenn | August 28, 2006 at 11:14 AM
I think it has plenty of funk.
Posted by: trek | August 28, 2006 at 12:08 PM
How funny - I almost did that exact same pattern for MY swap pal! The colors look great, and I think it will look much better blocked.
What about doing some embroidery over the top of the diamond pattern?
Posted by: Zarah | August 28, 2006 at 12:19 PM
I know what you mean! My scarfpal gave me some pointers, but what one person finds funky another may find hideous.
The tassles sound great, how about adding some beads to some of the entrelac squares - perhaps a few of them on a string?
Posted by: Janine | August 28, 2006 at 02:16 PM
I made the stole and blocking whip it into shape and it wasn't wonky at all. It looks great and I would certainly consider it a funky scarf!
Posted by: Kelly | August 28, 2006 at 02:22 PM
It would be quite funky enough for me. I wouldn't even do the beads -- I would be afraid they would fall off at the first wearing. I think it is funky yet practical just as it is.
Posted by: Lucia | August 28, 2006 at 02:40 PM
That's funky. I like it. I agree that a funky fringe would really funkify it.
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Posted by: Amanda | August 28, 2006 at 03:14 PM
I think it's funky just as it is!
Posted by: Jan | August 28, 2006 at 04:23 PM
I think I'll be funky enough....
Posted by: Michelle | August 28, 2006 at 06:29 PM
I like it! Adding funky buttons would be a nice accent and then if the person didn't like them she could always take them off.
Posted by: Jennifer | August 29, 2006 at 07:53 AM
Who defines funky anyway? I love it - it's almost exactly like the mini-entrelac shawl/wide scarf that I made with Noro Silk Garden earlier this year. It's very classy looking, I think. Rich. The colors are awesome. Maybe adding some kind of novelty yarn into the tassels on the ends? That would add more funk to a very classy scarf! :)
Posted by: Laura | August 29, 2006 at 12:26 PM
I love the shawl, too bad I'm not the recipient. My only caution on the beads....please don't use them on the tassels. When you throw it around your neck, you'll hit yourself (or the intended giftee will) in the teeth and it hurts. Past experience. Just sayin'
Posted by: CindyCindy | August 29, 2006 at 12:26 PM
It's totally funky. Love it.
Posted by: lori | August 29, 2006 at 04:33 PM
I so love the scarf you're working at, and I think it's definitely funky - totally actually, and absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Dipsy D. | August 30, 2006 at 02:29 AM
I think it's ABSOLUTELY funky!!! So shaddup!
Posted by: Scoutj | August 30, 2006 at 09:00 AM