Since the 1970s
One beanie.
One long tail.
The first and original Scarfie® was made way back in the 1970s — green and white, for the Cronulla Seagulls.
In Walter's words
When I was a young lad — back in the last century — I harbored dreams of playing football for Australia. My girlfriend at the time had a special talent: she hand-knitted a one-of-a-kind beanie just for me.
It was vibrant green and white, proudly representing my footy club, the Cronulla Seagulls in Sydney. She poured her love and skill into each stitch, creating a piece that felt like a winning badge of pride. One day, with leftover wool still in abundance, I jokingly suggested she keep knitting until we had a 1.5-metre “tail” attached to the beanie — just for fun.
That beanie became a treasured keepsake, one I've held onto through the years. I kept it from my early teens and eventually introduced it to my children, who loved slipping it on during chilly days and sharing in the quirky charm of its unique design. Over time, the beanie didn't just stay a childhood relic, it became a family tradition and a symbol of memories and laughter.
A few years ago, I had a sudden burst of inspiration. I realized that others might enjoy having a piece of this nostalgic whimsy. And so, the idea of creating a special, unique beanie — something more than just headwear — began to take shape.
Today, I proudly introduce you to “Scarfie” – The Complete Beanie – a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted creation that carries a story of nostalgia, passion, and playful spirit.
And as for the footy dreams? Well, I didn't quite make it past the local club — and my girlfriend sadly ran off with someone else! Ah, well. Life throws its little curveballs.
With warm regards, Walter — sales@scarfie.fashion
How it became Scarfie
- 01
The memory
A hand-knitted green and white team beanie, made stitch by stitch.
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The idea
Leftover wool, and a joke: why not keep knitting?
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The evolution
A beanie with a 1.5-metre knitted tail — a family keepsake.
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Scarfie®
The Complete Beanie. Trade-marked, design-rights registered.
Why are people buying a Scarfie?
Two essentials. One piece.
Scarfie combines your beanie and scarf into one no-nonsense accessory. No fumbling at the gate, no scarf falling into someone else's chips.
Stays put through the whole game.
Jump up for a goal, sink back after a bad call, pace the aisle in the last minute. Scarfie stays where it should.
Your colours, no coordination.
Match your colours once and you're set. No more hunting for the right scarf to go with the right beanie. One piece, one look, full commitment.
Better value than buying twice.
One purchase instead of two, which means more left over for tickets, merch, or another round at half time.
Easy to pack for away games.
Takes up less space in the bag and is quicker to grab on the way out the door. Road trip, wet night match, freezing early kick-off — covered.