1.24.2012 | By: Morgan

Answer to a Knitting Question

Knitters have made everything imaginable

clothes of all sorts hats, mittens, sweaters, skirts, underwear, blouses, long-johns, thongs, undershirts, blouses, dresses, pants, shorts, shawls, wraps, scarves, hoods, balaclavas, cowls, shrugs, gloves, socks, fingerless gloves, stockings, slippers, bikinis, bathing suits, jewelry, lacy vests, jackets, purses, wallets, ponchos, belts, leg warmers, head bands, hair accessories,
Baby everything to wear plus: diapers, onesies, bibs, toys, mobiles, booties, wash cloth, - sweaters, hats, mitts, booties, shawls and blankets, bottle warmers, baby sleeping bags, leggings, scarf, baby dresses, rompers, knickers, sun suits, swadlers, min-hammock http://www.etsy.com/listing/65219488/let… sling, head bands, hair accessories
covers for trees, lampposts, antennas, books, laptops, hot water bottles, clothes hangers, Kindle, cell phone
Bags - bookbags, totes, handbags, etc.
cozies for everything - cups, bottles, teapots, coffee pots, kitchen appliances - blender, toaster, coffee pot
Material - wash cloths, dish rags, dish towels, blankets, afghans
Home Decorative - doilies, coasters, mats, inserts for pictures, picture frames, rugs, letters, numbers, hand towels, doilies, towel hangers, hot mats, tea cozy, toaster cover, sewing machine cover, egg cup covers, coffee cup warmer, pin cushion, pencil holder cover, piggy bank, shopping bag, shoe bag, door stops, small mats and rugs, lacey curtains, decorative pillow covers, wall hangings and pictures, bed spreads, throws, place mats, table cloths, edgings, bookmarks
Practical - pillows, afghans, sleeping bags, baskets,
Silly - toys - pencils, footballs, amigurami (yes knitted ones) Christmas stockings, bicycle seat cover, golf club covers, doll everything, hand puppets, finger puppets, stuffed dolls, doll clothes, stuffed animals
, checkers board and bag
Pets: animal beds, animal blankets, play toys

The weirest thing I've ever seen http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8evNMKhbq_A/TM…
Toys of every description: http://mochimochiland.com/category/knitt… and continueshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/91821907@N0…

That took me about an hour -- I could do more with some research -- especially if I added things that are historic that probably wouldn't be made these day - like petticoats, thigh high stockings, underdrawers, etc.

For modern ideas try http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/di…
http://knittingsites.gotop100.com/index.…
http://crafts.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Free_K…
http://www.theknittingsite.com/patterns.…
http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/207.…


Also - if you are really looking for a community that is crazy about knitting and answers questions 24/7 join http://www.ravelry.com it is free - there have been over 1 million people who have joined - and there are groups for every interest imaginable.

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