Funky knits and cool crochet

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Seriously funky knitting

Knitting and crocheting are becoming more and more popular, as an eco friendly hobby that you can take anywhere. The nice thing about knitting is that you can knit in a style that suits you - you don't have to stick with traditional patterns, you can knit items that meet your needs, and match your style!

Ten Spectacular Knitted Creations

Amazing Knits! in pictures

Knitted Monkey, by Patricia Maller

To celebrate the publication of Amazing Knits! (see module below for details), the Guardian has a lovely slideshow with photographs of 10 of these amazing knitted sculptures.

Astounding Knits!

101 amazing knitted creations

Astounding Knits!: 101 Spectacular Knitted Creations and Daring Feats

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If you're a fan of extreme knitting or knitting as an artform, then this is the book for you! It showcases 101 totally amazing knitted creations, including beautiful (and anatomically correct) flowers.

Knit Your Own Royal Wedding

Fiona Goble's lovely and humourous characters and instantly recognizable, from the bride's broad smile and sparkling engagement ring to the groom's dashing uniform (complete with tiny sequin orders and medals). We've included suggestions for creating a selection of customized guests, too, so you can use your own creativity in putting them together. With a backdrop of Westminster Abbey included, so that you can display your creations in authentic surroundings, Knit Your Own Royal Wedding is funny, cute, and easy enough for even a knitting novice to tackle - go on, get our your needles and help your favourite royals tie the knot!

Knit Your Own Royal Wedding

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Also available as a Kindle edition, and via the iBooks store :)

Knit your own corgi

One of the minor players in the Royal wedding!

Knit your own corgiIf you want a smaller challenge than knitting an entire Royal Wedding, the Guardian have published an excerpt from the book with full instructions on how to knit your own corgi, the breed of dog famously popular with the Queen.

Extermiknit!

Knit your own Dr Who monsters

The new series of Dr Who is almost here!

extermaknit.jpgKnit yourself an army of daleks to take over the universe with this Extermiknit! pattern.

Machine-Knitted QR Code Scarf

Learn how to machine knit your own QR code-enabled scarf!
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Is it a scarf? No, it's a tree measuring device!

Hug an ancient tree this winter

To mark the launch of their Ancient Trees campaign, the Woodland Trust have come up with 3 free knitting patterns. There's a pair of gloves to keep your hands warm while you're finding and measuring your ancient trees and two scarf patterns (one beginner, one advanced) with a difference - they double as tree measuring devices!

Get back to basics - DNA

Get baby hooked on science!

Science can be really cool - knit yourself up your own DNA model with this free pattern from Kimberly Chapman.

Or if you prefer something a bit more spacey - try the Sputnik ball!.

How to Crochet Amigurumi Hair

An awesome tutorial on crochet doll hair

This was too cute not to feature. Hop along to MyGurumi to find instructions for crocheting all kinds of different hair styles for your amigurumi toys!

On the same site you'll find tutorials for amigurumi techniques, as well as some stunning patterns for animals that you might like to buy.

Wishy Washy Fishy Tawashi

Fish-shaped pot scrubbers

Tawashi are Japanese pot scrubbers, knitted or crocheted (often from acrylic yarn). Just because they're useful, doesn't mean they're dull! Check out these fishy tawashi.

Turn plastic bags into yarn!

Recycle plastic bags into yarn

How to make Plarn!
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Knitgrrl

Learn to Knit with 15 Fun and Funky Patterns

KnitGrrl is an upbeat introduction to knitting, from basic materials, tools, and stitches, to fifteen easy projects designed specifically for teens and tweens.

An iPod cozy, a ponytail wool beanie, cat toys, text-messaging mittens, starry leg warmers, and ten more great patterns.

The organization of the book builds skills incrementally, so friends can learn and share together. Tips on organizing knitting-related items such as stitch markers and hand salve, make this the ultimate BKFF (Best Knitting Friends Forever) guidebook.

Knitgrrl: Learn to Knit with 15 Fun and Funky Patterns

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Home made iPod covers!

Keep your mp3 player cosy this winter

Check out the Guardian Rebel Knitting guide for instructions on how to knit your own funky iPod covers.

Cup covers

Are you a big fan of take away coffee, but not a big fan of burnt fingers or cardboard cup covers? Then knit your own reusable cup cover with this pattern from the Guardian Rebel Knitters guide!

Knit a little friend

If you use absorbent yarn they could also be window demisters

If you knit your own cuddly toys then you can come up with some really unusual, and seriously funky design. Try this little fella from the Guardian Rebel Knitters guide - who could be turned into a hedgehog or a ladybird or a monster really easily!

Tiny Knitted Stockings

Knit Cute Christmas Tree Decorations

Kit out your Christmas tree with these cute knitted stockings. Full instructions are given on the Little Cotton Rabbits website.

Crochet Thanksgiving Decorations

Theme decorations for your Thanksgiving celebration

There's still time to rustle up some hand made Thanksgiving decorations. This cute crochet turkey is from a free pattern over at Lion Brand (registration required).

There's also a cornucopia and wreath.

Halloween pumpkin knits

Plenty of pumpkins to knit this fall

Knit yourself up an adult-sized pumpkin hat for your Halloween costume!

Or try the Curly Purly pumpkin pattern for a Jack O Lantern that won't rot :)

Halloween monster

Knit your own Halloween mask

Another Halloween knit - knit your own monster mask for a really scary costume! Full pattern and instructions given by Things and Ideas.

Knitted Toilet Paper

Too nice to throw!

A nice novelty for Halloween, or any other time! Or if you want to be slightly more serious, then a very funky scarf.

Mochimochi blog gives you knitted toilet paper!

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Other sites with funky knits

Jelly Bums
Patterns for very cute knitted animals

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