Last Minute Crafting

Just realized you accidentally left someone off your Christmas gift list? 

Not to worry!  We've got you covered. You can whip up this no-effort necklace in the blink of an eye! 

Simply twist together a couple small skeins of yarn (we know you have some to spare), and voilà!  A "unique" gift sure to fill the recipient with delight joy speechlessness:

I dare you to find an easier, faster yarn-based hand-crafted gift!

The Lion, the Witch and the Very Odd Wardrobe Choice

Have you seen the 2005 version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?  While not strictly necessary, a familiarity with the costuming in that film will increase your enjoyment of today's Yarn Yuck offering.

That's because these bizarre collars are quite reminiscent of that crazy get-up worn by Jadis, the White Witch, in the movie's final battle scene.  (This is the costume to which I refer.)

Right?
I'm right, aren't I?

This is the one she wears to fancy parties-- her version of the Little Black Dress:

. . . And this one is for when she's in the mood for something a little more colorful:

I suppose that if you're an evil witch ruling the world in a fantastical parallel universe, you can pretty much get away with wearing anything-- even this.  I mean, if someone smirks-- stiffles a laugh-- raises an eyebrow-- ZAP! you just turn them to stone.  (That'll quiet the rest of them!)  But for those of us who live in the real world. . . maybe it's best to give this one a miss.

Just for the Fun Fur of It

In case you were wondering what to do with all that Fun Fur and other novelty yarn in your stash*, here are a few ideas. . .

Knit yourself a cozy faux fur "mink" jacket:

Whether you go for the classic brown or the more unusual tawny-foxy-russet, you're sure to turn heads!  (Just don't wander into the forest during bear-hunting season, ok?)

Go sleeveless for the warmer seasons!

If your stash isn't substantial enough for a coat or a vest, you can always make one of these charming hats:

(Is it just me, or does that last model look like she wants to cause the photographer bodily harm?  Who could blame her, though.  She looks atrocious in that hat.)

Try a Fun Fur cowl!

. . . Or Fun Fur earmuffs and. . . whatever those furry blobs on her hands are meant to be. . .

Keep your calves toasty with Fun Fur legwarmers!  (BONUS:  They look like furry Ugg Boots!)

If you don't like the natural color of your dog's fur (but don't want the hassle and expense of taking him to the hairdresser to have his coat dyed), nothing's simpler than whipping up a doggy body-toupee: 

And when you're done and you're left with small remnants of yarn?

I suggest you craft a bunch of these "Dust Bunnies"  (seriously, that's the name of the pattern) and sneak them into the homes of friends and family.  Won't they be surprised!

Of course, you could also just make a bunch of earrings with your leftovers. . .

Whatever you do with your stash of eyelash, don't forget that just because it's Fun Fur doesn't mean it can't be sexy. . . (Animal magnetism, etc., etc.  ...Though I will say that the model is very trim, and you need to be, to wear that outfit.)

You know, I feel like this is a hollow victory.  It's really not fair to mock Fun Fur, because it's altogether too easy to do.  Like shooting fish in a barrel. . . or Fun Fur Dust Bunnies in any location, since they have no limbs with which to move themselves. . . (So very, very sad.)

* Please, please tell me I'm not the only one with a goodly amount of novelty yarn in her stash.  It's from back before I really knew how to crochet.  I didn't realize that regular, plain old yarn is so much more versatile-- and most of it was bought really cheaply on CLEARANCE.  So, you see, I didn't actually have any choice in the matter, but had to buy some of it.  (Did I mention I'm a bargain-hunter?)