KitKat's Thread o' Knitting

[KitKat]

I thought I would make this official, since it's started to grow beyond the scope of irc.

This thread has two purposes. Firstly, if anyone has suggestions of knitting projects, or wants to design cool anime- or game-related knitting patterns, I'd love to hear your ideas! Secondly, if you would like to request a knitted somethingorother, you may do so here.

A few ground rules about making requests:

1. If you are under 18, you must first obtain your parent's permission to give out your mailing address. The internet is full of scary people, and you shouldn't give out personal information unless you're sure it will be ok.

2. The more details you can give me about your request, the easier it will be for me. That being said, if you just want a surprise, you can ask for that too. Keep in mind, hand-knitted things don't always turn out like you expect. Curious about knitting patterns? They're just patterns on graph paper, with the boxes somewhat wider than they are tall to mimic an actual knit stitch. I'll attach an excel spreadsheet I made for my black mage pattern so you can get an idea.

3. I will be making most things out of el-cheapo acrylic yarn. It's not particularly wonderful, but it's functional, and can be reasonably soft, even though colour selection is limited by what's in stock at my local department or craft store. If you want something made out of nicer yarn, you may send it to me and I will knit it up for you.

4. I reserve the right to refuse any requests for any reason whatsoever, and to change up the order on the list for any frivolous reason I so choose. There shall be no complaining about such actions. Projects may also take a very long time to be finished. Knitting can be slow, so be patient.

5. You shall feel no indebtedness for receiving a knitted item. I'm serious. People these days place way too much emphasis on carefully keeping track of every favour and making sure they don't get stuck owing someone else. These knitted somethingorothers are freely given, and should be freely received. I love to knit for you guys because you're my online family, and it makes me happy to knit for you.

Ok, now for the gallery of current and future projects, along with the list that everyone is so curious about what place they are.

Binary Scarf for complich8 - completed January 2007
Fingerless gloves for me - completed January 2007
Shinigami toque for Arcness - completed January 2007
Fingerless gloves for my Mom - completed March 2007
DNA scarf for Spiegel - completed February 2007
Black Mage doubleknit scarf for a friend - completed March 2007
Space Invaders scarf for my brother - completed March 2007
Crazy socks - in progress

*Names in red are inactive members and may be removed from the list if I don't hear from them*

Request list:
Darkflare - doubleknit Mario ghost scarf
Zinobi - Kon hat
Arcness - Dark Saber scarf
Phoenix - Phoenix banner
Kraco - Katana scarf
Lucifus - Code Geass-themed something
DS - scarf
Sasori - eliminated from the list
Masamuneehs - cozy hat
Assassin - undetermined
gr3atfull - ?
DB Hunter - undetermined
Hikyuu - gloomy bear cap
dragonrage - black fingerless gloves

This list will be updated as time goes on. I may cap it at a certain number of people if it starts to get enormous