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100 Quirky Crochet Creations

Knitted Artistry, from Neon Furniture to Whimsical Fruit Hats

— May 18, 2011 — Art & Design
It's easy to get bored with the same old knitted scarves, hats, gloves or even more complex knitwear like jackets and sweaters. But knitting experts across the globe have come up with infinite ways to shake things up in the crochet world with knitted artistry that is creative and cutting-edge!

From furniture to cupcakes, all the way to rollerskates, cigarette packs and motorcycles -- you name it -- somebody has knitted it!

While knitting may seem like an outdated activity for grandmas and their bored grandchildren, it has proven to be a trendy artform through these 100 crocheted creations created by people from all walks and all ages. Just don't try to eat that knitted hamburger; although, if you do, be sure to add some of that knitted ketchup!
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Knit Play Dens
Knit Play Dens
Donna Wilson's 'House Blanket' is a Kid's Fort Made of Lambswool
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Yarn Ball Lighting
Yarn Ball Lighting
The Needle Table Lamp is Disguised as Knitting Necessities
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Knitted Electromagnetic Shields
Knitted Electromagnetic Shields
Appliance Shields Help EM Sensitive Individuals
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Knitastic Oblong-Head Paintings
Knitastic Oblong-Head Paintings
Christine Aerfeldt's Artwork is Oddly Beautiful
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Cable-Knit Confections
Cable-Knit Confections
Ed Bing Lee Knits Delectable Desserts
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Bright Boyish Bow-Ties
Bright Boyish Bow-Ties
Steve & Co.'s Line of Fashionable Knitted Silk Bow-Ties for Men
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PETA-Friendly Pelts
PETA-Friendly Pelts
Knitted Animal Skins for the Rugged Crafter
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Knit Sweater Seating
Knit Sweater Seating
The Jumper Chair by Bertjan Pot for Established & Sons
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Crocheted Breakfast
Crocheted Breakfast
Kate's Cafe Serves Up Knitted Food Creations
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Bamboo Baby Toys
Bamboo Baby Toys
These ‘Yellow Label Kids' Bird Rattles are Both Colorful and Organic
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Sweater Sculptures
Sweater Sculptures
Designs Inspired by Wooly Jumpers
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Sustainable iPod Cases
Sustainable iPod Cases
The Good Flock iWooly Collection Knits Sweaters for Your Apple Devices
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DIY Needle Point Lighting
DIY Needle Point Lighting
The Stitch Lamp Capitalizes on Feminine Hobbies
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Luxury Knit Sleep Masks
Luxury Knit Sleep Masks
Frequent Fliers Will Love the Emilia Travel Set by Sofia Cashmere
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Knit Canine Capelets
Knit Canine Capelets
The Fairground SS11 Collection Combines Quirky with Cute
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Colorfully Knitted Accessories
Colorfully Knitted Accessories
Shingo Matsushita Stitches Vibrant Jewelry
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Knitted Power Cables
Knitted Power Cables
Kosuke Tsumura Weaves into the 'MODE less CODE' Exhibition
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Knitted Kicks
Knitted Kicks
Converse Sneakersnstuff Chuck Taylor Hi Sneakers are Woven Streetwear
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Knitted Gas Masks
Knitted Gas Masks
The Creepiest Crafty Way to Keep Your Face Warm
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Cross-Stitched Cufflinks
Cross-Stitched Cufflinks
New Lanvin Cufflinks Must be Paired With Confidence
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Knitted Skull Rugs
Knitted Skull Rugs
‘The New New England Collection' by Timothy Liles is Ultra Cute
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Crochet Critter Books
Crochet Critter Books
'Best in Show' Teaches You How to Knit a Canine Companion
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Knitted Supercars
Knitted Supercars
Lauren Porter Knits Her Own Yarn Ferrari Using 12 Miles of Yarn
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Human Pig Masks
Human Pig Masks
David Castillo Knits Swine Flu Masques, And You Can Too
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Stylish Body Socks
Stylish Body Socks
The ‘Fashion Ethics - Wear Good' Exhibition Includes Body Container
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Knit Coffee Holders
Knit Coffee Holders
Cuptopus Coffee Sleeve Makes Mornings Way More Ridiculous
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Crocheted Cartoons
Crocheted Cartoons
The Mario Raccoon Rug is Knitted to Perfection
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Knitted Street Art
Knitted Street Art
Territorial Stitched Signs
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Edible Knitting
Edible Knitting
Katie Jenkin's Company ‘Cardigan' Makes This Old School Hobby Lo
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Stringy Swivel Seating
Stringy Swivel Seating
The Jiujie Chair by Jamy Yang is a Knitted Hoodie for Sitting in
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Knitted Horse Heads
Knitted Horse Heads
Mr. Edless is a DIY Project Pattern You Can't Refuse
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Cute Cuddly Motorcycles
Cute Cuddly Motorcycles
Try to Ride the Theresa Honeywell Knit Bike
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Foodtastic Winter Hats
Foodtastic Winter Hats
The Knit Cupcake Beanie Will Satisfy That Sweet Tooth
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Electric Sea Creatures – An Octopus Knitted Out of Recycled Electrical Wire
Electric Sea Creatures – An Octopus Knitted Out of Recycled Electrical Wire
An Octopus Knitted Out of Recycled Electrical Wire
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Crocheted Globe Lamps
Crocheted Globe Lamps
The Moonbasket Lighting Created by South African Craftswomen
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Wool-Wearing Chairs
Wool-Wearing Chairs
The Junya Ishigami's 'Picnic' Installation Keeps Seats Cozy and Warm
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DIY Grandma Jewelry
DIY Grandma Jewelry
Knitted Rings for Nimble Fingers Revive the Granny-Chic Look
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Monstrous Knit Designs
Monstrous Knit Designs
Badass Needler Tracy Widdess is Skilled at Brutal Knitting
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Woolen Audio Accessories
Woolen Audio Accessories
These 'Neff Knitted Headphones' are Warm and Wired
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Knitted Ninjas
Knitted Ninjas
'Goetschel' from Chris New Features Women Warriors in Knit Fashions
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Knitted Power Cords
Knitted Power Cords
DIY Wooly Wires for Unusual Accessories
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Knitted Hairdos
Knitted Hairdos
‘Balls' from Tima Sergeev is the Future of Women's Hair/Knitting
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Oversized Knitted Walls
Oversized Knitted Walls
Brastemp Fabric Freshener Ads Reveal Hidden Odors
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Chunky Knit Lighting
Chunky Knit Lighting
The Granny Pendant Lamp Adds a Touch of Maternal Instinct
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Funny Forest Pillows
Funny Forest Pillows
The Wood Tree Log Bolster Adds Kitsch to Your Living Room
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Knitted Necklaces
Knitted Necklaces
'Three Ring Circus' Chain Makes You the Center of Attention
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Knitted Science Experiments
Knitted Science Experiments
PETA-Friendly Lab Rats by Crafty Hedgehog
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Knitted Food 3
Knitted Food 3
Delectables Series by Ed Bing Lee
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Naughty Knit Crafts
Naughty Knit Crafts
Mr. Rose and Mr. Daisy by Atelier Afra are More than Your Average Knitted Art
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Knitted Night Clubs
Knitted Night Clubs
The Bordello Bar
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Knitted Zombies
Knitted Zombies
Crafts Get Creepy
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Plush Toy Jewelry
Plush Toy Jewelry
Mochimochiland Creates Wearable Knitted Toy Art
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Autumn Amigurumi
Autumn Amigurumi
Adorable Creations from Cute Designs UK Usher in Fall Weather
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Crocheted Cigars
Crocheted Cigars
Feminine Technique Art by Nathan Vincent
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Knitted Roller Skates
Knitted Roller Skates
Faux Athletic Baby Feet Accessories By Allkindsofstuff
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Miniature Knitting
Miniature Knitting
The Art of Amigurumi
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Knitted Holiday Treats
Knitted Holiday Treats
KTBdesigns Gingerbread Man Patterns Let You Make Calorie-Free Crafts
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Crochet Cuisine
Crochet Cuisine
This Knitted Food Art by Thomas C Chung is Delightfully Delectable
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Knitted Nintendo Gear
Knitted Nintendo Gear
A Baby Zelda Outfit is Created By Video Game Addicted Parents
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Massive Knitted Bears
Massive Knitted Bears
Dave Cole Is A Master Crafter of Cuddly Creativity
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Knit Nintendo Toys
Knit Nintendo Toys
Michelle Rheaume Sells Classic Toy Patterns for Geeky DIY Projects
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Whimsical Fruit Hats
Whimsical Fruit Hats
Boston Beanie Knits Mouthwatering Hats From Organic Cotton
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Knitted Rooms
Knitted Rooms
The ‘City of Stitches' Needlepoint Nature Installation
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DIY Eco Monster Toys
DIY Eco Monster Toys
Danger Crafts Knitting Patterns Unlock Unlimited Possibilities for Creation
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Crocheting Ordinary Objects
Crocheting Ordinary Objects
From Woven Laptop Cases to Knitted Statue Covers
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Wooly Cup Warmers
Wooly Cup Warmers
Keep Your Cold Wintery Days Even Warmer with the Coffee Tea Mug Cozy
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Sci-Fi Knitting
Sci-Fi Knitting
Star Wars Crafts Take DIY Art To A Gallery Far, Far Away
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Knitted Comic Characters
Knitted Comic Characters
The Lady Lindsay Amigurumi Dolls are Cute and Kick Ass
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Yarn-Wrapped Spectacles
Yarn-Wrapped Spectacles
The Miracle Megane Knitted Sunglasses are Intriguing Pieces of Eye Wear
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Anatomically Correct Art
Anatomically Correct Art
10 Brainy Examples
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Yarn-Bombed Boulevards
Yarn-Bombed Boulevards
The Guerrilla Knitted Street Installations of Streetcolor
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Knitted Taxidermy
Knitted Taxidermy
Rachel Denny's Zipper Buck
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Knitted Gamer Creatures
Knitted Gamer Creatures
Maggie Wang Crochets Adorable Amigurumi Dolls
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Knitted Cigarette Packs
Knitted Cigarette Packs
Kate Jenkins' Crafty Smoking Souvenirs Swap Nicotine for Wool
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Gigantic Cowl Necks
Gigantic Cowl Necks
Severely Oversized Scarves by Therubyneedle Make a Cozy Statement
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Knitted Neon Furniture
Knitted Neon Furniture
Baita Design Wool Seating Turns Stitching Psychedelic
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Male Member Crochets
Male Member Crochets
The Wild Willy Warmer Keeps Testes Toasty
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Handmade iPhone Cases
Handmade iPhone Cases
The Crochet iPhone Case is a Soft Blanket for Your Iphone
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Crocheted Ice Skates
Crocheted Ice Skates
Hockey Skate Booties for NHL-Obsessed Newborns
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Knitted Bridge Art
Knitted Bridge Art
'KNIT camBRIDGE' Project Covers Heritage Bridge in Colour
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Star Wars Amigurumi
Star Wars Amigurumi
Lucy Ravenscar Knitted Pop Culture Crafts are Ewok-Approved
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Crochet-Consumed Characters (UPDATE)
Crochet-Consumed Characters (UPDATE)
Olek 'Knitting is for Pus****' Continues to Thrive
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Knit Gamer Toys
Knit Gamer Toys
Cutesy Nintendo Crochet Plush Toys for Super Mario Geeks
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Naughty Feline Knits
Naughty Feline Knits
Meowadays Releases a Series of Knitted Shockers on Etsy
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Knitted Chains
Knitted Chains
The Oversized Chain-Link Scarf Doubles As A Giant Necklace
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Nose Warmers
Nose Warmers
Crocheted Covers Will Keep Your Nose Toasty This Winter
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Chunky Knitted Stools
Chunky Knitted Stools
Claire-Anne O'Brien Brings a Grandmother's Touch to Home Decor
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Crocheted Human Organs
Crocheted Human Organs
Sarah Louise Burns Makes Human Anatomy Cuddly and Cute
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‘Star Wars' Crocheted Wigs
‘Star Wars' Crocheted Wigs
Knitted Princess Leia Hats Fake the Giant Two-Bun Look
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DIY Eco-Sandals
DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
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Beer Knit Sweaters
Beer Knit Sweaters
AJ Fosik Rescues Vintage Beer Label Knitted Sweaters
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Naughty Knits
Naughty Knits
Marianne Batlle Crochets Body Parts and Fashion Icons
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Crochet Bird Clothing
Crochet Bird Clothing
'Pigeons in Costume' by Laurel Roth Features Some Warm Furry Flyers
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Knitted Body Suits
Knitted Body Suits
'Skin - A Good Thing To Live In' Explores Contemporary Issues
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Coquettish Crocheted Swimwear
Coquettish Crocheted Swimwear
The Lisa Maree AW 2011 Collection Shows Off Sensual Knitted Designs
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Creepy Knit Creations
Creepy Knit Creations
Psychotic Handcrafted Objects are Maniacally Morbid
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Funky Fabric Jewelry
Funky Fabric Jewelry
The Elinor Voytal Knit Jewelry Collection Features Crocheted Accessories
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Knitted Wigs
Knitted Wigs
Meg Reardon's DIY Style Statement Signals the End of Bad Hair Days
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Guerrilla Urban Knitting
Guerrilla Urban Knitting
Knit the City is Yarnstorming London with Wool
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Gruesome Knitted Figurines
Gruesome Knitted Figurines
The Antigurumi of 'Croshame' is Adorable Turned Disturbing
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