Knitting On the Wild Side
Today is Fun Friday...
Speaking of fun, have you heard about knitted taxidermy?
When I heard about this I thought, "Surely that doesn't mean covering a dead animal with knitting and displaying it in your living room, like some kind of yarn bombing, mummifying, crafting gone terribly wrong?"
I soon discovered that I was right in my assumption. (Much to my surprise) The knitted taxidermy is basically a hunting-trophy cozy. Underneath the cabled wool is an actual deer head trophy.
If you're anything like me and are interested in the idea of knitted taxidermy, but are horrified at the idea of yarn bombing Bambi's dad, then I have this DIY idea I think would work, and doesn't require animal remains.
You knit a trophy animal head as you would a toy, stuff it with foam, and then mount it on your wall as rustic home décor. You can embellish the knitted taxidermy by using a pattern stitch, cable stitching, and color.
Alternatively, if you really want the full accuracy of the taxidermy look, taxidermy suppliers sell trophy head forms for almost every game animal imaginable. If you don't mind spending a little money, you can order a trophy head form and cover it in your own knitting.
It's a cruelty-free suggestion even PETA would approve of...
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Did you know...
Between 1880 and 1910, knitwear was mainly a female fashion, but later knitted pullovers, cardigans, men's underwear, sportswear and swimwear became popular for men. Knitted garments have now become every day dress for men, women and children.
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Today's Featured Knitting Pattern:
Knit Bear Skin Rug
So perhaps knitted taxidermy isn't for you then maybe you would like to try this pattern for a faux bearskin rug. This knitting project is not only super cool but definitely wild and fun too.
