Honestly, I can’t believe I’ve never seen this house before. Sometimes I feel like I’m living in a cave. In any case, my world is now a little better for having seen it, as I’m sure you’ll soon agree (that is, unless you’ve already seen it).
The amazing Gingerbread House:

[House image via here]
This entire house is knitted (apart from the wooden door and windows). All the interior furniture, food, and home accessories are also knitted. There’s even a knitted garden full of flowers and a knit 12 ft tree surrounding the house. The house was created and went on tour in …read more

Honestly, I don’t think this offbeat house got quite the love it deserved the first time around; which is why I’ve decided that it should be our classic post of the week.

Not only is this house totally unique, but it’s a sewing leap. Seriously, could you knit a house? When I was 8 I tried to knit a scarf, and didn’t get very far, so I’m impressed.
Plus knit flowers! Imagine the benefits; less care, water savings, and they’re always in bloom – too cool. Read Knit Yourself A Home to learn more, and to see other great images of this …read more

Technically I don’t think this home would be very water-proof (or warm; despite the knitting factor) but this house is so cool I had to share for those of you who haven’t seen it.

Love the flowers!

This home, knitted for the 2006 London Architecture Biennale was created by a group of women who enlisted the help of friends and family.