Qwirky Books
Have you ever wanted to create your very own Audrey Hepburn or Jimi Hendrix?
Of course! Who hasn’t?
With Knitted Icons: 25 Celebrity Doll Patterns you can fashion pop icons that will make fun gifts for just about anyone.
Knitted Icons: 25 Celebrity Doll Patterns provides instructions and a pattern for a simple knitted doll.
Each character has different variations on the same pattern that help you to make your doll look like Marilyn Monroe, Bruce Lee, Abe Lincoln, Jackie O, Che Guevara, Jimi Hendrix, Albert Einstein, Cher, James Dean, Muhammed Ali, Madonna, Andy Warhol, Chairman Mao, the Beatles, Charlie Chaplin, Gandhi, the Queen, Bob Marley, Audrey Hepburn, Bob Dylan, Mr T, David Bowie and Elvis.
Also included are additional pattens for knitting King Kong and Godzilla!
The doll clothes are achieved through combination of knitting and sewing.
Once you get started making your celebrity icons, inspiration will strike on how to create other celebrities using the techniques in Knitted Icons: 25 Celebrity Doll Patterns.
Maybe your child admires a celebrity for which they just don’t make licensed toys. If that describes you, you definitely need Knitted Icons!
I know what you are going through. Jojo’s favorite movie is The Yellow Submarine.
I think Knitted Icons: 25 Celebrity Doll Patterns is a fun coffee table book even if you don’t have any knitting skills!
Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More! is a great (hardcover!) resource from Quirkbooks Publishing for crocheters who want to make unique toys!
I’m not sure how, but my oldest child has somehow become fascinated with “scary” things. So, if you have a “twisted” preschooler, an angsty teenager, or just some weirdo friend who delights in oddities, whip up one of these projects for them!
There are 20 projects in Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More!, including the Devil (eek!), Nosferatu, Queen Vampire, Chuthlu, a skeleton bride and groom, Medusa, a fuzzy alien, a cleric, an Amazon, the Grim Reaper, a Trojan, a Spartan, a cyber zombie, a knight, a Dia De Los Muertos couple (male and female), and a monkey. I guess monkeys can be creepy.
Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More! is 96 pages long and includes projects for both beginners and more experienced crocheters.
These books are my initiation into, well, quirky crafts, and I have to say I love it!
Author Christen Haden also has an etsy shop where you can buy other neat patterns.
Win it! For your chance to win a copy of Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More!, visit the Quirk Books and tell me another title that interests you.
I think you are really going to love the book selection over at Quirk Books! I was laughing just reading the titles!
One winner will be chosen at random.
This giveaway is open to US residents.
This contest will close on January 4, 12 midnight CST.
*Congrats to Jennifer Clark!*
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23 December 2008, 7:05 pm
the baby owner’s manual by Louis Borgenicht, M.D., Joe Borgenicht, D.A.D. looks good.
23 December 2008, 7:08 pm
The book Beer Smarts interests me. I think I would learn a little something from it. Thanks for the giveaway!
24 December 2008, 2:54 am
Posters for the People and the Field Guide to Cookies look great! I have a couple of the Field Guide books and they are really fantastically useful, as well as amusing.
24 December 2008, 3:38 am
Fun book store. I see lots of titles I would love to read. I choose the “Colorstrology” book. Seems interesting.
24 December 2008, 3:53 am
Stumbled it too :)) - coffecup
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24 December 2008, 4:44 am
Christopher Walken A to Z!
24 December 2008, 5:27 am
100 Dogs Who Changed Civilization looks great!
24 December 2008, 5:41 am
The Peanut Butter & Co. Cookbook. Who doesnt’ love peanut butter?!
24 December 2008, 5:41 am
Pops the book interest me!
24 December 2008, 6:00 am
First thing I saw was THE BABY OWNER’S MANUAL
Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance. This gave me the biggest laugh, what a HOOT. Thanks so much.
Alexiss last blog post..It’s feeling a LOT like Christmas!
24 December 2008, 6:34 am
I’m loving “How to Con Your Kids” as well as “The Museum of Kitschy Stitches” too funny!
24 December 2008, 7:49 am
The Baby Owner’s Maintenance Log sounds interesting!
24 December 2008, 9:25 am
The Museum of Kitschy Stitches looks fun. Thanks for the giveaway!
24 December 2008, 12:45 pm
I like the pops! book.
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24 December 2008, 12:48 pm
Margarita Mama sounds funny
24 December 2008, 12:58 pm
Christopher Walken A to Z. Even though he totally scares the *(&@(^ out of me. I think he might be an alien. That book might prove it.
24 December 2008, 2:56 pm
The Dirty Words of Wisdom book looks fun. Thanks for the chance.
24 December 2008, 3:04 pm
There seems to be a how to book for everyone. I like the Field Guide to Knitting and the Toddler Owner’s Manual.
Jennifer Clarks last blog post..Last Minute Gift Ideas
24 December 2008, 3:07 pm
I stumbled the giveaway at http://jenrik.stumbleupon.com/public/
Jennifer Clarks last blog post..Last Minute Gift Ideas
24 December 2008, 3:11 pm
I also google bookmarked it at http://www.google.com/bookmarks/lookup?sig=PL3Y9W0BEU_NfK0Q5uU_pw&hl=en&btnA&sig=PL3Y9W0BEU_NfK0Q5uU_pw&btnA=Add+bookmark&bkmk=1&ctz=360
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24 December 2008, 3:15 pm
Dracula’s Heir
24 December 2008, 3:17 pm
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24 December 2008, 3:17 pm
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24 December 2008, 3:19 pm
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24 December 2008, 3:20 pm
I also bookmarked it at Delicious at http://delicious.com/jennatffp
Jennifer Clarks last blog post..Last Minute Gift Ideas
24 December 2008, 3:25 pm
As a knitter these books intrigue me even more. Another book that looks great is Cook’s Cards: Perfect Desserts. Thanks for the opportunity.
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24 December 2008, 3:28 pm
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24 December 2008, 3:29 pm
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24 December 2008, 3:36 pm
CAMPFIRE CUISINE looks fun
24 December 2008, 3:54 pm
How funny.
I think I would go with the Toddler Owner’s Manual. Goodness knows I need one of those sometimes!
Honey Mommys last blog post..Adventures of the Snowman Nativity: The Holiday Travel Edition
24 December 2008, 5:15 pm
The Baby Owner’s Manual looks entertaining and helpful although I do know a few people I’d like to get How To Behave for
24 December 2008, 5:21 pm
Twittered: http://twitter.com/OctButterfly06
24 December 2008, 5:55 pm
Christopher Walken A to Z!
24 December 2008, 6:15 pm
I would buy babysmarts from the smartco section!
24 December 2008, 8:05 pm
the book bear smarts intrests me. This seems like a great product and would love to win it.
24 December 2008, 8:28 pm
Sci-Fi baby names looks funny.
24 December 2008, 8:43 pm
Secret Lives of the First Ladies.
24 December 2008, 8:53 pm
The Baby Owner’s Manual is hilarious! Perfect for those techie dads.
Katies last blog post..This is what I get for shopping in the dollar bins.
24 December 2008, 9:27 pm
The Peanut Butter & Co. Cookbook sounds great!
25 December 2008, 2:09 am
The Secret Lives of the First Ladies
25 December 2008, 3:08 am
Wow, thank you for introducing me to Quirk Books! Another title that interests me is Christopher Walken A-Z. Love that quirky guy. Thanks for the giveaway!
25 December 2008, 3:09 am
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25 December 2008, 3:10 am
I stumbled: cmgnbox01
25 December 2008, 3:37 am
I like Color Me Fierce and Christopher Walken A to z
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25 December 2008, 4:51 am
Posters for the People
25 December 2008, 5:07 am
QuirkNotes: Cat IS MY FAVORITE, lots there i like tho!
25 December 2008, 6:27 am
How to con your kids lol…
Merry xmas.
Stephen Saunderss last blog post..Merry Christmas!
25 December 2008, 7:42 am
I want Cube Chic, my office is boring….and messy.
25 December 2008, 8:39 am
Dracula’s Heir and definitely Christopher Walken, A to Z. That looks hilarious.
25 December 2008, 2:10 pm
i could make all of them.
25 December 2008, 2:32 pm
The Christopher Walken book is one my daughter would love. I don’t knit (I am a crochet nut) but would love to try the knitted celebrity book looks like so much fun. Maybe I could learn to knit now?
25 December 2008, 2:56 pm
I would also love to own Christopher Walken A to Z. But that Creepy Crochet book is also at the top of my want list as well. I’ve bookmarked Quirky Books. I love finding these odd kinds of stores. Thanks so much for the contest.
25 December 2008, 4:54 pm
My daughter and I are just getting into crocheting. This book would be awesome!
25 December 2008, 7:52 pm
I’d love The Pregnancy Instruction Manual. Sounds fun.
26 December 2008, 2:07 am
“The Art of the Video Game”
i just eyed this book up at borders the other day.
26 December 2008, 4:36 am
I know that I’d get a kick out of How to Survive a Horror Movie.
26 December 2008, 4:47 am
I am the world’s worse crocheter / knitter but I am willing to give it another shot!
26 December 2008, 5:06 am
My two sons and my husband would enjoy “The Action Hero Handbook!” They have a fun book site. Please add my name in your drawing. Many thanks…..Cindi
26 December 2008, 2:19 pm
Beer smarts!
26 December 2008, 5:18 pm
i would love to read field guide to cookies! thanks!
26 December 2008, 5:49 pm
My oldest dd likes all things Vampire so i would have to choose Dracula’s Heir!
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26 December 2008, 5:51 pm
Dracula’s Heir looks good
26 December 2008, 8:08 pm
I think FIELD GUIDE TO KNITTING
How to Identify, Select, and Work Virtually Every Stitch
Jackie Pawlowski looks interesting but my husband finds STACKED DECKS
The Art and History of Erotic Playing Cards
The Rotenberg Collection more so
26 December 2008, 10:17 pm
My computer is so slow, I need COMPUTER WAITING GAMES
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26 December 2008, 10:19 pm
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Ginnys last blog post..Merry Christmas
26 December 2008, 10:56 pm
Secret Lives of Great Artists sounds like a really interesting book.
26 December 2008, 11:43 pm
I like the Cube Chic book
27 December 2008, 2:16 am
25 celebrity doll patterns
27 December 2008, 5:10 pm
I think this one is inneresting–CHRISTOPHER WALKEN A TO Z
27 December 2008, 5:10 pm
and I twittered it! kgail11
27 December 2008, 6:08 pm
Love the dirty words of wisdom - looks fun.
28 December 2008, 5:06 am
I’d like to read their ” The baby Owner’s manual” . It sounds fun.
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28 December 2008, 10:01 pm
Christopher Walken: A to Z. Because Christopher Walken is quirk personified!
28 December 2008, 11:59 pm
The Foodie Gift Pack
29 December 2008, 3:29 am
What a great site! I’d like to read GOURMETSMARTS. Thanks!
29 December 2008, 9:56 pm
Christopher Walken A-Z
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29 December 2008, 10:03 pm
Stacked Decks
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30 December 2008, 4:01 pm
THE BABY OWNER’S MANUAL
Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance would be perfect for my son with a brand new baby
30 December 2008, 5:16 pm
Christopher Walken A to Z! I can’t possibly know enough about the man.
30 December 2008, 5:23 pm
Stumbled, sito50
30 December 2008, 5:24 pm
Tweeted - sito50
30 December 2008, 6:57 pm
They have some great books. My hubby is going to start home brew so this really caught my eye. THE BIG BOOK O’ BEER! Thanks for the chance.
30 December 2008, 9:49 pm
THE INDIANA JONES HANDBOOK sounds interesting considering the recent movie. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
31 December 2008, 6:59 am
I am interested in Christopher Walken A to Z
31 December 2008, 10:35 am
My daughter is learning to do these, I’d love the creepy cute crochet for her!
01 January 2009, 6:36 am
Beer Smarts for me!
01 January 2009, 6:41 pm
I think that How to Tell If Your Boyfriend Is the Antichrist would come in very handy for my daughter!
02 January 2009, 7:45 pm
Dracula’s Heir looks like a good one.
02 January 2009, 8:02 pm
The Pops! book looks great. Thanks.
02 January 2009, 9:01 pm
How adorable!!
02 January 2009, 9:28 pm
So many cool, quirky offerings! I think “Dracula’s Heir” looks great for example!
Thank you.
02 January 2009, 9:37 pm
Absolutely Christopher Walken from A to Z-I adore him!
02 January 2009, 10:42 pm
The baby Owner’s manual sounds cute
03 January 2009, 12:32 am
The baby Owner’s manual
03 January 2009, 5:40 am
The Baby’s Owner Manual seems good and useful. Please count me in and thanks for the contest!
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03 January 2009, 1:30 pm
Christopher Walken A to Z looks awesome! Who wouldn’t want that book?
03 January 2009, 1:43 pm
I’d like THE MUSEUM OF KITSCHY STITCHES. My mom would love that book. If I win, I’m giving the prize to my sister who just started crocheting.
03 January 2009, 4:42 pm
i have been crocheting since i was 11 so this would be a fun new thing to try. thay are quite cute. i would be interested in the peanut butter and co recipe book.
03 January 2009, 8:53 pm
Christopher Walken A To Z
03 January 2009, 11:25 pm
Better Than Homemade sounds good!
04 January 2009, 12:45 am
Chef’s Secrets sounds interesting!
04 January 2009, 1:48 am
SECRET LIVES OF GREAT AUTHORS sounds fascinating, but I love crafts so the Creepy Crochet is my real favorite.
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04 January 2009, 2:41 am
DRACULA’S HEIR……an Interactive Mystery….sounds deliciously devilish! : )))
Thanks so much for this give~away! : )))
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04 January 2009, 2:41 am
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04 January 2009, 2:41 am
And, I TWITTERED about this fabulous give~away…….user name: leahita.
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04 January 2009, 3:47 am
I would love to have the Baby owner’s manual. I could really use it and read it all the time!
04 January 2009, 3:51 am
The knitted icons book would be something that interest me.
04 January 2009, 4:56 am
Butt rot and bottom gas is the one for me
04 January 2009, 4:59 am
I would like to read The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
04 January 2009, 6:28 am
I would like to see the Peanut Butter and Co. Cookbook. I’d heard of the restaurant, but didn’t know they have a cookbook.
I saved the Quirk site in my favorites. They have a lot of fun books.
04 January 2009, 8:19 am
I like the Posters for the People: Art of the WPA book.
04 January 2009, 8:53 am
I like the book Pops!
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It could come in handy during a heat wave.
04 January 2009, 4:21 pm
Dracula’s Hair sounds interesting.
04 January 2009, 4:48 pm
I *had* to buy a copy of CHRISTOPHER WALKEN A TO Z.
04 January 2009, 5:58 pm
i’m a dog lover so, 100 Dogs Who Changed Civilization
04 January 2009, 6:18 pm
The Dirty Words of Wisdom looks great!
04 January 2009, 6:27 pm
i like The Reality TV Handbook
04 January 2009, 9:18 pm
I like the Margarita Mama, it sounds fun and interesting.
04 January 2009, 9:45 pm
The Secret Lives of the First Ladies sounds interesting.
05 January 2009, 3:39 am
Colorstrology™ look like a book that I would love to add to my libary!
05 January 2009, 3:58 am
Campfire Cuisine
05 January 2009, 4:17 am
How to Say “Fabulous!” in 8 Different Languages looks like fun!
05 January 2009, 5:22 am
I love the “How to Con Your Kids”! Neat books! Happy New Year!
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05 January 2009, 5:29 am
I think The Baby Owner’s Manual would be the perfect gift for my son and his wife who expecting their first baby.
05 January 2009, 6:10 am
ChocolateSmarts sounds very interesting!
05 January 2009, 6:17 am
Better Than Homemade sounds great!