Top 5 Weirdest Thanksgiving Patterns

Ah, Thanksgiving. That special time of the year when Americans remind themselves of all the things they're thankful for, and stuff themselves full of Turkey, Dressing (Stuffing), Mashed Potatoes and Pumpkin Pie - which makes it different from other Thursday spent overeating pizza, fried chicken and french fires.

In any case, in honor of this beloved national holiday, I give you five of the weirdest and oddest Thanksgiving knitting patterns I could find. As always, I am not trying to discredit the hard work and creativity of these knitters, just poke a bit of good natured fun.

Please note that all the patterns I've linked above are the property of their owners, and you should be nice and follow their rules for reproducing their stuff. Enjoy!

• Turkey Ball

While I think I've well established my thoughts and general bewilderment toward amigurumi, even I can admit that some (stress some) knitted decorations are cute and whatnot around the holidays. It's just the shape of this one that gets to me - gives a whole new meaning to the "Butterball Turkey".

• Baby Turkey Hat 

Everyone can pretty much agree that babies look cute in darn near anything. But someone who knits a roasted turkey for a baby hat is just waiting until the kid is old enough to understand "blackmail material."

• Baby Corn Bunting 

The same goes for this pattern. I mean, why an ear of corn and just a nice plain green bunting. I don't think I've ever seen a cute ear of corn in my life - tasty, delicious and slathered with butter, yes - but not adorable.

• Pilgrim Bonnet 

My issue with this pattern - and the next - is not so much the pattern or its oddness, but is really about the way in which the knitter choose to photograph their work of art. While the placing of your knitted hat/scarf/sweater/whatever on a statue may be a clever and neat idea, always be sure to make sure the statue you choose doesn't look like the Angel of Death.

• Broccoli and Carrots 

I don't think there are words to describe the first picture of these knitted vegetables. In fact, I'm going to suggest that you go click on the link to the pattern and form your own opinion without my input. Go ahead, I'll wait.

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Yeah - that was my reaction too.

What are the weirdest Thanksgiving patterns you've ever run across or knit yourself?

Casting off,

Megan

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Top Five Weird Halloween Patterns

In honor of this week's holiday (so I'm a bit behind - sue me) I've decided to post some of the oddest - and kinda creepy - Halloween knitting patterns I could find. Now, this is not to say these patterns are well made nor that those who made these items aren't incredibly talented - only that I think these are weird things to create a pattern for and then knit. This list isn't really in any order, just placed at my whim. Enjoy!

• Candy Corn Amigurumi

First up are these two patterns are for amigurumi candy corn. Now aside from the fact that I've never really found or seen the appeal in amigurumi, these seem especially odd to me - and somewhat cruel. I mean, larger than life candy you can't eat? Heartless!!

http://kimwillknitforbeer.blogspot.com/2011/10/candy-corn-pattern.html

http://craftyalien.blogspot.com/2011/10/candy-corn-pattern-knit.html

• Creepy Knitted Pumpkin

It may be somewhat hypocritical of me, but I can see the value of knitting pumpkins. For me, I always thought the whole carving pumpkins thing was kinda gross - with very little satisfaction at the end. While my Dad could always carve masterpieces worthy of magazine covers, my pumpkins always looked like a two-year-old with a hacksaw carved it - and that's being generous. So, while I see the value of knitting carved pumpkins, this one creeps me out - and not in the good Halloween way. I'm not sure if it’s the legs and arms or the googly eyes, but I'm not a fan

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/russet-the-pumpkin

• Pumpkin Toilet Paper Cozy

I'm not sure if this counts as Halloween or Autumn, but I'm the writer here, so I'm saying it's Halloween. And to me, Toilet Paper Cozies are a lot like Amigurumi - I fail to see the point. Just put your toilet paper under the sink like everyone else! Putting a pumpkin, or whatever else, does not suddenly make TP cute - just creepy.

 

http://superknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/pumpkin-toilet-paper-cozy.html

• Knitted Baby Costumes

Alright, I'll admit these things are cute, just like most things for babies.  But it seems like a lot of work for one night's worth of gratification that the kid won't even appreciate - especially when you pull out the pictures to show the first (and last) date they bring home. There are many (MANY) of these costumes out there, but these are two of the most time consuming I found. I mean really - just knit the kid a pair of cat ears and be done with it.

http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/cupcake-cutie

http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/brook_pun/brooklyn.html

• Knitted Pet Costumes

While knitted baby costumes are cute, these things are just sad. Knitting a sweater for your pets is one thing, but a whole Halloween costume? Does anything else scream "crazy cat lady" more?

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/60475.html?noImages=0&r=1

Now that you've heard my take, tell me - what do you think are the weirdest/oddest Halloween patterns?

Casting off -

Megan