I like knitting little creatures- little creatures that look like they've escaped from chibi hell.
Little monsters and scary knits make excellent stocking stuffers for teenagers and the other slightly demented. They're easy to make for the most part and generally, for a semi experienced knitter- can be finished within a few hours.
You can make your own little monsters with by utilizing a few basic knitting shapes, color work and various buttons or embroidery. Start with a simple sketch and rummage though your junk bin (don't tell me you don't have one, all creatives do) and come up with some weird little add ons. Use your little monster also as a means to try out new stitches or yarn. There is no such thing as a little monster with a mistake, it only makes them more unique.
Here are some interesting patterns you might like to make for someone, or even to inspire you to create your own.
Stone Gargoyle; A cute little gargoryle: http://www.devonmonk.com/knitting-gallery/stone-the-gargoyle-pattern/
Rosy Tarantula; This would be great to knit with fuzzy yarn. You could do this is all sorts of interesting colors and adorable bead eyes. It does cost money for this pattern, but the experience knitter could probably make there own if they wanted to make on for themselves. http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/toy/my-pet-tarantula/149
Shrunken Head; Knit this and hang it from your rear view mirror. https://www.craftfoxes.com/how_tos/halloween-shrunken-head-free-knitting-pattern
Voodoo Doll; make it in stripes or add little felt and buttons. Easy to adapt, how you see fit and would also make a cute dog toy or cat toy if stuffed with crinkle paper or cat nip. http://crazydaisy60.blogspot.com/2011/05/voodoo-doll-please-do-not-use-my.html
Zombie Doll; for the demented child. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zombie-monster
Strippy Scrappy Monsters; great to adapt as you see fit. Very minimalist and cute. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripey-scrappy-monster
More than a fish; cause it's awesome http://www.freewebs.com/wingedkamui/knitmurloc.html
Live Long & Prosper (fellow freaks)
~Antidaeophobia~
