I love this little ‘Magda’ knitted dress by knitting a lot. No pattern for this one that I can see. But there is a pattern for this other dress - which is equally cute.

I love this little crochet acorn sock knitting pouch by roman sock.

yarnstorm - inky socks

two from yarned - These Silk Garden Lite socks were a whip to knit. I followed loosely the directions from IK “Better Socks from Toe Up” article and I think that I made a stable relationship to eastern cast on involving no grafting, picking up stitches or fuss of any kind. … a tangy pair of socks from zesty handpainted Mokkasukka yarn.

tiennie knits This pattern is a melding of Nancy Bush’s Gentleman’s Half Hose Socks from Knitting Vintage Socks and Wendy Knits Toe Up Socks with Gusset Heels.

kittys creations I knit these with Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted in a pale heather gray on size 10 1/2 needles, using the magic loop method. They knit up very fast, the felting turned out fabulous.

Vera João’s natural compositions with crochet additions - I am simply in love with these.

So sweet my tooths ache! Link.

made with a bit of scrap left over from plying some sock yarn! - by moonrover - etsy - no pattern but there is yarn - and she makes these gorgeous knitted rings.

As part of our alt craft month, we will be posting links to cool ideas and inspiration as well as tutorials and articles. We are still taking tutorial and article ideas for the month so please email your ideas and stories to me at whipup[at]gmail.com. what is ‘alt crafting’ anyway? Making unconventional choices (materials + methods); taking different approaches to the problem, not conforming to accepted rules or standards; out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird. - Yes indeed its going to be a month of FUN!

More interesting inspiration found via ravelry.

This shibori scarf by nina bomba [pattern at just jussi]

crochet japan garden by 203gow - strange crochet thing

Spikes are made of felted LPW, filled with polyfill, and sewn on. - a modified one skein wonder design by flippybits

Boho Baby Knits: Groovy Patterns for Cool Tots by Kat Coyle published by Potter Craft (November 13, 2007)

First of all - this book is not for beginner knitters, you must have some knitting experience to be able to attempt the easiest of these patterns - and there are plenty of challenges for more experienced knitters.

The book covers knitting patterns for newborns to toddlers (4yrs old), and I think it is great to have this limit - not every style is suitable for all ages - although I am sure experienced knitters can extend some of the patterns to fit slightly older children.

The book is very cute, funky photography and stylings (perhaps just a wee tad too cute! with too clever names for the patterns?) but gorgeous photography, adorable children modeling the outfits - good instructions and illustrations (although once again not for beginners - as some knowledge is assumed).

Regarding the patterns - I must admit that I loved most of them - some more than others - such as the self striping poncho - but not really sure how practical a poncho is for a 2 year old. I did like the lacy A-line skirt with elastic waist, and the knitted bloomers/wool soakers (do these work?) look fab, so comfortable looking - great design.

There were some flimsy whimsical patterns - such as a knitted very delicate fairy wings great idea - they look amazing - but for a toddler? I must admit to be struck by the ‘poet coat’ knitted in linen stitch with collar, cuffs and tails - so so adorable. In fact there are some very unusual and likeable patterns in here for boys - worthy buying for that fact alone. The coat and the ’studio lounger’ lounge pants knitted from side to side in self striping yarn are fantastic too.

As well as clothing there are also funny face bonnets, knitted picture book, and toys too. As will most knitting books there are some duds - but surprisingly few - recommend.

I simply love these victorian underwear inspired knitted pants - pattern from knitty

tech knitting has a gauge tutorial

knitting on impulse her own pattern - an experiment in garter stitch, modular construction, short row shaping, and incorporating handpainted yarn into a sweater that fit my fashion aesthetic.

so much yarn Garter Mug Cozies from Interweave Knits Holiday 2007. I used up a bunch of cashmerino scrapes…and because of the shape of the mug I did a little decreasing…that didn’t really work out and turned out was not really necessary. But whatever…it is fine. Keep the coffee warm, that’s it job! -

knitting tattoo [via craftzine]

from the Texas 5th annual Stitch Fashion Show and Craft Bazaar [stitch tastic]

superbowl hat from dogged knits

as seen on happy things - love love these

Part of our alt craft month we will be bringing you ideas, inspiration and patterns that might be considered ‘alternative crafting’ that is crafts that fit within: Making unconventional choices (materials + methods); taking different approaches to the problem, not conforming to accepted rules or standards; out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird. if you have some ideas or want to contribute email me whipup[at]gmail.com

this crochet uno dress won the Craftster Total Board Game Re-vamp Challenge, by kitty creates - there is no pattern but she explains how she made it at ravelry. First, I hole punched the Uno cards (invest in a good hole puncher for this, or your hands will hurt). Then I made half double crochets around the edges, making 3 in each corner, then joining and making another row of hdc’s. …

Lindergookas mask (modified version of the jakyll and hyde mask)

crazy ski mask by leethal

this is a modified version of the baby cap and mittens from Minerva, by WIP insanity - she used a hi-res screen capture of these charactors to create her own charts. (via ravelry)

r2d2 beanie pattern by carissa

As part of our alt craft month, we will be posting links to cool ideas and inspiration as well as tutorials and articles. We are still taking tutorial and article ideas for the month so please email your ideas and stories to me at whipup[at]gmail.com. what is ‘alt crafting’ anyway? Making unconventional choices (materials + methods); taking different approaches to the problem, not conforming to accepted rules or standards; out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird. - Yes indeed its going to be a month of FUN!

More interesting inspiration found via ravelry.

this sea monster [pattern] from fiber fool

count cucumberla by libertine knits

As part of our alt craft month, we will be posting links to cool ideas and inspiration as well as tutorials and articles. We are still taking tutorial and article ideas for the month so please email your ideas and stories to me at whipup[at]gmail.com. what is ‘alt crafting’ anyway? Making unconventional choices (materials + methods); taking different approaches to the problem, not conforming to accepted rules or standards; out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird. - Yes indeed its going to be a month of FUN!

More interesting inspiration found via ravelry.

Norah Gaughan’s ‘beet’

And more knitted veg from in stitches

As part of our alt craft month, we will be posting links to cool ideas and inspiration as well as tutorials and articles. We are still taking tutorial and article ideas for the month so please email your ideas and stories to me at whipup[at]gmail.com.

If you have not yet joined up to ravelry you really must. Of course ravelry is hardly ‘alt craft’, however I will be linking to a few projects that I found on ravelry over the next month which do fit the theme. And speaking of the theme - what is ‘alt crafting’ anyway? Making unconventional choices (materials + methods); taking different approaches to the problem, not conforming to accepted rules or standards; out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird. - Yes indeed its going to be a month of FUN!

this image of a knitted landscape of Connemara, Diamond Hill by Dutch Jan.

and this image from sharkseasons flickr photoset of Calgary Yarnover

knitting in biology - dissected frog from crafty hedgehog [via craft]

kids socks from lulu beans Pattern: From Nancy Bush’s Knitting Vintage Socks, it’s the Little Child’s Sock. I don’t know about you, but I feel possessed to knit every pattern in this book. It’s a great resource.

little cotton rabbits - pattern for knitted easter egg covers [again via craft]

sock room by bobolina

Nicole Gastonguay - Nicole’s supercute milk cartons aren’t crochet - they’re plastic canvas needlepoint. [thanks commenter - ed

brooklyn tweed - pi shawl blanket The Pi Shawl by Elizabeth Zimmermann

quilt while you’re ahead knitted merino rovings with gigantic needles then felted.

crochet balls and crochet flower necklace both from craftastica