Let me know what colours you would like and what gauge to make them. Almost any colour and combination are possible — via Etsy
Hand-painted pointillism tentacles cover this size medium roller derby or skate helmet. Our hand-painted helmets are standard skate/derby helmets with interior foam cushioning and adjustable chin strap. They are hand-painted with lacquer markers, then sealed with a layer of clear acrylic — via Etsy
Time for another tutorial! I made this lineup of baby monsters for my Basic Amigurumi class at The Knitting Nest. I think they’re a pretty good beginner project because it teaches how to start crochet in the round, how to single crochet, how to increase, and basic construction and customization of amigurumi — via CRAFTYisCOOL
Hiné Mizushima created this wonderful Squid Hat costume for Halloween 2011 using a cheap knit hat, thick felt, an Amu-amu Pokemon
toy and yarn — via Laughing Squid
Looking for something crafty to make during a rainy weekend? Why not rev up an old stuffed animal into your very own Backpack Buddy — via MAKE
Simon and Pixel, my two wonderful kitties, are convinced that my worktable is the very best spot for napping. So, to give them a comfy place where they can still be close, yet well out of harm’s way, I designed this simple, compact 3-in-1 cat bed for my desk. Even my furry snobs — who prefer cardboard boxes and freshly washed laundry to plush cushions any day — couldn’t wait to snuggle in. Now, several days out, I can happily report that the kitties are still in love with their new bed, and I couldn’t be more pleased — via The Zen of Making
Long before squid ink became a hot ingredient in modern cuisine, being shaped into mousses and foams and adorning baby sea scallops, the drunkards of the world knew the culinary value of this commodity. Except they just called it whiskey
— via Etsy
Who hasn’t wanted to take a trip into space at some point in their life?! Well now you can have your very own rocket… and a custom Squid Rocket at that. This piece was created for show a located at Rocketworld, San Francisco. Entitled: IWG — Invertebrate Weapons Grapnel; this one-of-a-kind piece is perfect for those who dreamt of being an astronaut when they grew up, those who love custom vinyl toys, if you simply love sci-fi, or anyone that has a nautical themed home — via Etsy
This video will show how to tie a Gaucho knot using a length of paracord, Jumbo Perma-Lok lacing needle, 1/2″ diameter PVC pipe, rubber band, and a clay stylus. I’ve used the stylus for years as a makeshift marlinspike and it’s done just fine for that purpose. You can also use an awl or other pointed object to dress a knot, as you work out the slack and tighten it up, keeping it neat and even in appearance — via Stormdrane’s Blog
This is a one of kind mad science squid Raw-Edge Messenger Bag — via Etsy
I have always been a bit of a science geek. Of late, that interest is beginning to influence my work. Of course, most of the inspiration for everything I build comes from nature but this section is dedicated solely to science and sciency things. I anticipate that, in my current frame of mind, this section will grow rapidly. Although it is difficult for me to translate Science
into 3-D representations, I shall persevere — via Etsy
This crocheted LEGO blanket from Andrea at All Things Bright and Beautiful is definitely the coolest design that I’ve ever seen from a bobble stitch — via CRAFT
This squid necklace is laser-cut from my design on copper sheet, and then I etch it with my original drawing. After cleaning, I apply a darkener in the grooves, then sand and seal the whole piece — via Etsy
Helena from Craft and Creativity was inspired by a tutorial on Instructables and created this nice set up for ribbon storage and dispensing that she shares on Prudent Baby. I also love her tips for storing other trims on empty thread spools — via CRAFT
This movable painting wall from AM at Memory Radio is definitely the kind of art display that I can picture in my own home. He has such a great eye for style and colour, and I can’t think of a better way to show off his paintings — via CRAFT
The Large Hadron Collider, a steely pinnacle of physics and engineering, doesn’t generally bring soft, snuggly thoughts to mind. But that may change for people who see Kate Findlay’s quilts. For four years, she has been making fabric-based artwork inspired by the accelerator and its experiments. I’ve been living and dreaming and sleeping and eating hadron colliders,
she says — via symmetry
A husband and wife team called Oeuf came up with the cleverly simple design for these knitted stuffed pigeons. It’s pretty amazing how they managed to capture that vacant stare with yarn — via CRAFT
Wool Free and Lovin’ Knit made a really cute little sheep coffee mug mat. He is a sweet little guy and isn’t too intimidating to beginner knitters like me — via CRAFT
June of Planet June has a new video showing her trick for secure stitching on amigurumi faces. She’s even demonstrated it in left and right-hand versions, so it’s easy to follow for anyone — via CRAFT
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