Knit Helmet Pattern
A Good Yarn has a free vintage knitting pattern to make this knit helmet that works for humans and dogs too!
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Retro Rastro treadmill
Dale Dougherty, editor and publisher of MAKE and CRAFT, is on the road this week and writes: On a visit today to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, I got a quick tour of the collections, a place where objects not in active use are stored. One thing caught my attention: a wooden […]
Lady Liberty Cat Hat
A gem from the CRAFT Flickr Pool: Flickr user wildtomato published a free pattern for this kitty Lady Liberty hat. You can make it up to your feline friend by also making the mini torch cat toy. Just make sure to put a little extra catnip in it.
Felted Cat Fez Pattern
Spindles and Spices has a free pattern up for this adorable kitty fez. Via the CRAFT Flickr Pool.
Sustainable Doghouses
Apartment Therapy LA posts about these beautiful doghouses by Sustainable Pet Design, which incorporate a rooftop garden into their design. They’re waterproof and feature filter and drainage layers–and I think they just plain look great.
HOW TO – Make a Recycled Dog Collar
Keyka shows how to use the hardware from your dog or cat’s old, worn-out collar to create a cute, new fabric collar. [via WhipUp] Related: • HOW TO – Make a Dog Ribbon Collar • HOW TO – Make Shrinky-Dink Keychains (or dogtags)
The Mystery of the Lobster Sweater
Eva discovered this sweater knit for a lobster on DoctorKnit’s Flickr photostream. What does it mean? Are a lot of people knitting sweaters for the lobsters in their lives? Nice cable though.