E. coli

Now this doesn't quite look like the bacteria I used in my disserataion, but isn't it cute?

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Knit Chair

I'm not sure if I would call this yarn bombing, because I don't see this as an act of graffiti, but of home decoration. Whatever the case, this chair is surely a work of art. Now I want to figure out how to make one of these myself...

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Prime Factorization Sweater

I look for crazy science knitting patterns frequently, but there are also many intricate math knitting patterns out there too. The Prime Factorization Sweater features squares composed of the prime factors of the number (starting in the bottom left) where each prime number has its own color. Brava!

Knit Sandals

The only trouble I see with knitting my own footware (as shown in the amazing sandals below) is finding the soles. Using some hemp and creative lace, you could really create some stylish footware very cheaply (once you find the soles, of course!)

I discovered the following awesome sandles on the One Sheepish Girl blog.

Pudify's Large Squid

Photo credit Pudify

"How could you NOT want to knit a giant cephalopod! It's amazing." It certainly is! I happen to love squid knitting patterns.

Thank you Lynette for the submission!

Brain Hat

I love it when people share interesting knitting projects with me (in fact, that is the whole point of KPOTD!) Now this is a thinking cap if I've ever seen one. I wonder if it is constructed through appliqued (or sewn) icords of if there is some whole other manner of construction.

Thank you, Uncle Russ, for sharing this with me!

The Dress that Knits Itself

Now this is a unique idea for a knit sweater! I doubt I would wear this one...

Hrothgar the Somewhat Impressive

I love the shot of this knit dragon. It looks like his lair is in the bookshelf.

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Giving Earhats A New Name

Normally if you think of an keep ear hat, you think of one where the flaps are positioned to keep your ears warm, not ones that add ears to the top of your head!

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Knit Cthulhu

"Says Jay, 'He's a fat little Cthulhu. He's angry because he wants to be a big Cthulhu. He wants to eat you but he can't because he's so small. His wings and arms are so ineffectual that all he can do is stare angrily at you."'

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Another Hilarious Greeting Card

Today's KPOTD is a continuation from yesterday. I have never seen knitting greeting cards as fantastic as these ones that use real yarn as part of the joke!

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Baaaa?

First of all, I have to say that I love the idea of greeting cards for knitters. Secondly, adding yarn to the design is brilliant! I always love jokes about knitting directly from sheep, but the use of real yarn in the design of this card is amazing.

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Owl Hat and Winner of the KPOTD Submission Contest

And the winner is.... Mark with the submission of a photograph of an owl hat! Why should this hat be KPOTD? "Because this owl hat is awesome! Easy, stylish, and warm!"

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I have loved owl cable knitting projects for a long time. I have many in my queue that I intend to knit in the not too distant future.

Thank you Mark for the submission! Check your email for the delivery of the Coat Check Scarf Knitting Pattern through Ravelry. Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest. Although the contest is now over, you can still submit your favorite knitting project to KPOTD and you just might see it featured here!

Monster Bum

If these are not the cutest baby pants you've ever seen than I don't know what is.

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Little Knit Figurines

Pretty brilliant considering how small many of them are.

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Knit Cthulhu

"Says Jay, 'He's a fat little Cthulhu. He's angry because he wants to be a big Cthulhu. He wants to eat you but he can't because he's so small. His wings and arms are so ineffectual that all he can do is stare angrily at you.'"

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Knitting Makes Personalization Easy

Stefanie described so well the benefits of creating personalized knits.

"[M]y mom found this hat that her friend knit for me when i was little. as a Stefanie with an F, one can rarely find a pre-personalized item that has correct spelling. i do remember being sooo excited that my hat had my name spelled the right way. truth be told i would love to wear this hat now.. but alas my melon is not that of a 3 year old anymore. who can make me this hat? with a possibly less obnoxious pompom? :)"

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Lamp Shade

What a beautiful view!

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Another Bike Cozy

It has been a while since I've seen a picture of a new yarn bombed bike, but here is a great one!

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Tiny Dress, Huge Eyes

This doll has HUGE eyes... but the knit dress is super cute. The image makes me think of 60's fashion...

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