Unique Handmade Knitted Items to Make

Games/Toy/ Hobbies - Crafts - Knitting

By: DreamsInBloom 12-Sep-2010

Introduction:

Tired of knitting hats, socks or mittens? Looking for something unique to knit? Check out these unusual knitting project ideas.

Hallowig a Knitted Wig

A wig knitted from yarn? That's what this creative knitter, Megan Reardon, created when she was inspired by a bad hair day and Halloween.

http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATThallowig.html

And check out this amazing Rapunzel version by Mindy Hale. http://spacestationnathan.blogspot.com/2008/09/epic-wig-post.html

Nosewarmer With a Tassle

This knitted nosewarmer with braided ties and a tassle at the tip is fun and silly, but it's actually practical too for when you're spending hours playing in the cold snow.

http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/PATTnosewarmer.html

Dreidel Catnip Pet Toy

The dreidel is a top traditionally played with during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. This knitted version is small and cute. Would make a great ornament too, just fill it with fiber filling rather than catnip.

You will only be able to see this page if you join the lionbrand.com's site.
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/BK4K-0612002.html?r=1

Christmas Wreath Steering Wheel Cover

Keep your hands warm in the winter and celebrate the Christmas holiday spirit with an unusual steering wheel cover that looks like an evergreen Yuletide Wreath.

http://www.favecrafts.com/Knitting/A-Knit-
Christmas-Wreath-Cover

Hand Knitted Breasts For Cancer Survivors

When cancer survivor Beryl Tsang had a difficult time finding prosthesis that suited her needs she created her own by knitting them. Here she shares how you can make them yourselves.
With love to those I know who are survivors and and in memory of those who have passed on.

http://www.canadianliving.com/crafts/knitting/tit_bits_hand_knitted_breasts.php

Final Thoughts

There are many unique knitting projects out there. They are so fun and bring a new dimension to knitting. Many people generously share their patterns on the Internet for free. And maybe you'll be inspired to create something unique yourself.

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dashboardc33 2/4/2012
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Awesome list!
pamperedpen 8/18/2011
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I especially like the hand knitted breasts for cancer patients. Thanks for offering this info. H5
JuliaBodeeb 12/3/2010
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Unusual and fabulous ideas.
Jeanniemaries 10/17/2010
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I love the list! Nose warmers would be very pratical!
ListMaker 10/1/2010
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I love the knitted breast! Cancer survivors really are resilient.
caper 9/15/2010
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Great ideas! Just learning to knit and this sounds like fun!
ListMaker 9/13/2010
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Love this list! Not sure about the nose warmer thing but very interesting.
jseven 9/13/2010
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Hi Dreams, like your lists, and seeing many friends here!
4dogday 9/12/2010
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These are definately unique items!
dlcass 9/12/2010
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Great ideas. I don't knit, but have always wanted to learn.
DreamsInBloom 9/12/2010
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Hi bossypants. Unfortunately for right now you'd have to copy and paste the links into your url address bar to see any of the items. Hopefully we'll someday be able to have links that are clickable here at listmyfive.com. But I still wouldn't be able to share the pics as I don't have the rights to them.
And I wish you didn't have to sign up at lionsbrand.com to see the dreidel knitting pattern, but it's a great site and worth signing up for if you knit or crochet.
bossypants 9/12/2010
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I wish I could see these! I wonder if listmyfive will have a phot option? Meanwhile, your list was a blast to read. I actually rememer nose-coseys! Quite fun!