Be Creative With Unique Knitting Patterns

By Donna Adams


Knitting has always been associated with old ladies like your granny, who would make rather boring items like bed socks or tea cozies. In recent years the craft has seen a revival among younger people, though, and this new generation of knitters has added a good dose of fun. In addition to instructions for stylish knitwear or those ugly seasonal sweaters grannies love to make, there are now unique knitting patterns for almost any item you can think of, even knit sandwiches.

When you first learn to knit, you will probably start by making a scarf. It's an easy project that allows you to practice. The problem is that forming the same stitches over and over again can become boring. To keep things fun and interesting, use yarn of different colors. Make a sky scarf, for instance, by using yarn in the color of the sky outside and then changing it as the weather changes. A mood scarf is a similar concept where you change the color of the yarn to reflect your current mood.

Some knitters have found inspiration in the kind of drinking game where you watch something boring on TV and then take a shot of liquor every time someone says a certain phrase. The idea with the knitting game is that when you hear the phrase, you change your yarn. The item you end up making could be an interesting reflection of how the latest presidential debate went.

Yarn bombing, also called guerilla knitting, is a more extreme way for knitters to have fun. Basically you make knitwear for everyday objects. You can yarn bomb anything, from a mailbox to a tree or, like some guerilla knitters have done in the past, a city bus or a military tank. Alternatively, start small by making socks for tables and chairs to prevent their legs from damaging the floor.

There are millions of chic hat designs available but a silly hat will always bring smiles to the faces of everyone tired of the cold. Big bunny ears or a hat in the shape of a frog are always a good choice, as are fake braids or dreadlocks. Some knitters even make hats with fake beards that act as a mask to keep your face nice and warm.

If you love animals, you can use your skills with yarn and needles to benefit them too. Rescue animals often need to be kept warm and a sweater is a great way of doing just that. The sight of a penguin in a sweater will cheer up anybody who has had to deal with the aftermath of an oil spill.

Knit toys are a great way to bring joy to children's lives. A fluffy teddy is always popular but you can always let your imagination soar and create a knit octopus instead. A doll in the form of a zombie or a troll will also delight young and old alike.

A great place to look for patterns and ideas is online. You will even find step-by-step instructions for making unique knit items. As you get better at knitting, you'll soon be able to design your own pattern too.




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