Funny things to crochet leans even further into gag-gift territory than fun projects, aiming purely for a laugh rather than practicality or cuteness. This list works well for white elephant gift exchanges. This list covers ten genuinely silly options.
The List
- Mustache on a stick: A small mustache shape glued to a dowel for photo props. About 8 yards, 20 minutes.
- Novelty beard hat: A beanie with an attached crocheted beard. About 100 yards, 2 hours.
- Grumpy potato amigurumi: A lumpy potato with an exaggerated scowl. About 25 yards, 1 hour.
- Fake sushi roll coasters: Realistic-looking sushi shapes as drink coasters. About 20 yards each, 40 minutes each.
- Tiny toupee for a stuffed animal: A small hairpiece to place on an existing plush toy. About 10 yards, 30 minutes.
- Bacon strip bookmark: A wavy bacon-shaped bookmark. About 15 yards, 25 minutes.
- Googly-eyed toilet paper cover: A silly face added to a standard cover pattern. About 60 yards, 1 hour.
- Novelty finger puppet set: Tiny silly-faced puppets. About 10 yards each, 20 minutes each.
- Cheeseburger coin purse: A burger-shaped zippered pouch. About 40 yards, 1.5 hours.
- Fake plant in a pot: An intentionally droopy, sad-looking succulent. About 30 yards, 1 hour.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good gag gift crochet project?
A clear, instantly recognizable silly concept works better than an intricate design, since gag gifts get their laugh from the idea itself rather than technical difficulty.
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