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Crochet Inspired by Film

Crochet Inspired by Film 

Discover crochet projects inspired by classic movies.
crocheting at the drive-in

I had A.I. list old sci-fi, horror, and b-movie recommendations, along with a couple of crochet projects that would go with each. Below is the result. I removed a few duplicates (The Blob was listed on each of the 3 lists), but I did not alter the crochet suggestions.

My goal is to watch the movies and start to crochet at least one of the items while watching. I wanted to livestream while I watched, but which platform it will be on is yet to be determined, my internet connection out here is NOT the best.  

Watching and filming myself crocheting while I watch is slow-going!! It will be a while before this page gets filled up. I will then post asap, as well as the finished projects, down below.


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watching sci-fi movies

Sci-Fi Movie-Inspired Crochet Projects 


1. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

  • Klaatu's Flying Saucer: Crochet a circular flying saucer with metallic yarn and silver embellishments.

  • Gort's Heat Ray: Create a miniature heat ray weapon with a long, tubular shape and a glowing red tip.

2. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

  • Pod People: Crochet small, humanoid figures with a neutral, expressionless face.

  • Seed Pods: Make bean-shaped pods with green or brown yarn.

3. This Island Earth (1955)

  • Flying Saucer: Crochet a saucer-shaped UFO with metallic yarn and lights.

  • Metallius: Create a humanoid alien figure with a robotic appearance and metallic accents.

4. The War of the Worlds (1953)

  • Martian Tripod: Crochet a three-legged tripod with a large, dome-shaped top and antenna.

  • Heat Ray: Make a long, tubular heat ray weapon with a red or orange glow.

5. Forbidden Planet (1958)

  • Monster from the Id: Crochet a large, monstrous creature with tentacles and glowing eyes.

  • Space Ship: Make a spaceship with a sleek, futuristic design and metallic accents.

6. The Thing (1951)

  • Alien Creature: Crochet a shape-shifting alien with multiple limbs and a grotesque appearance.

  • Frozen Dog: Create a small, frozen dog figure with a cracked and icy appearance.

7. The Fly (1958)

  • Fly-Man: Crochet a humanoid figure with fly-like features, such as wings, antennae, and compound eyes.

  • Experiment Chamber: Make a small, cylindrical chamber with a glass top.

8. Them! (1954)

  • Giant Ant: Crochet a large, segmented ant with powerful mandibles and legs.

Nuclear Bomb: Create a small, spherical bomb with a mushroom cloud design.


watching classic horror movies

Horror Movie-Inspired Crochet Projects 

1. Dracula (1931)

  • Vampire Bat: Crochet a small, winged creature with sharp teeth.

  • Coffin: Make a miniature coffin with a wooden texture and a silver cross.

2. Frankenstein (1931)

  • Monster: Crochet a large, humanoid figure with a patchwork appearance.

  • Laboratory Equipment: Create a small laboratory setup with beakers, test tubes, and a Bunsen burner.

3. The Mummy (1932)

  • Mummy: Crochet a humanoid figure wrapped in bandages.

  • Ancient Tomb: Make a miniature tomb with hieroglyphics and a sarcophagus.

4. The Invisible Man (1933)

  • Invisible Man's Hat and Scarf: Crochet a hat and scarf in a neutral color to represent the invisible man.

  • Laboratory Equipment: Create a small laboratory setup with beakers, test tubes, and a Bunsen burner.

5. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

  • Gill-Man: Crochet a humanoid creature with webbed hands and feet, gills, and a scaly skin.

  • Swamp: Make a small, swamp-like scene with green yarn and water droplets.

6. The Wolf Man (1941)

  • Werewolf: Crochet a humanoid figure with wolf-like features, such as a furry coat, pointed ears, and a muzzle.

  • Full Moon: Make a small, crescent moon with silver or white yarn.

7. Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

  • Bride: Crochet a female humanoid figure with a patchwork appearance.

  • Laboratory Equipment: Create a small laboratory setup with beakers, test tubes, and a Bunsen burner.

8. The Phantom of the Opera (1943)

  • Phantom's Mask: Crochet a mask with a distorted, menacing face.

  • Opera House: Make a miniature opera house with a grand staircase and a stage.

watching b-movies

B-Movie-Inspired Crochet Projects 

1. Attack of the Fifty-Foot Woman (1958)

  • Giant Woman: Crochet a large, humanoid figure with exaggerated features.

  • Small Town: Make a miniature town with houses, streets, and people.

2. The Giant Gila Monster (1959)

  • Giant Gila Monster: Crochet a large, lizard-like creature with a spiked tail and sharp teeth.

  • Desert Landscape: Make a miniature desert scene with sand, cacti, and rocks.

3. The Blob (1958)

  • Blob: Crochet a large, amorphous blob with a gelatinous appearance.

  • Small Town: Create a miniature town with houses, streets, and people.

4. The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)

  • Shrinking Man: Crochet a small, humanoid figure with exaggerated features.

  • Living Room: Make a miniature living room with furniture and objects.

5. Missile to the Moon (1958)

  • Rocket Ship: Crochet a rocket ship with a long, cylindrical body and fins.

  • Moon Landscape: Make a miniature moon landscape with craters and rocks.

6. Tarantula (1956)

  • Giant Tarantula: Crochet a large, arachnid-like creature with eight legs and a hairy body.

  • Desert Landscape: Make a miniature desert scene with sand, cacti, and rocks.

7. The Amazing Colossal Man (1957)

  • Giant Man: Crochet a large, humanoid figure with exaggerated features.

  • Cityscape: Make a miniature cityscape with buildings, streets, and cars.

8. The Deadly Mantis (1957)

  • Giant Mantis: Crochet a large, insect-like creature with two front legs and six hind legs.

  • Forest Landscape: Make a miniature forest scene with trees, bushes, and a river.

9. The Wasp Woman (1959)

  • Wasp Woman: Crochet a humanoid figure with wasp-like features, such as wings and a stinger.

  • Laboratory: Make a miniature laboratory with beakers, test tubes, and a Bunsen burner.

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