If you're in need of a quick Halloween costume, turn a pack of playing cards in to a top hat.

Check out the from WireSmash.

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Here's a clever way to repurpose a plastic fork - turn it in to a pair of fangs, ideal for Halloween.

Check out the post on atelier v.

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Surely every crafter needs her own DIY magical fairy wand?!

Check out the how-to from Zakkalife.

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I've never seen a monster made of spaghetti before, but if I did, I bet it would look a lot like the one's on The Church Of The Flying Spaghetti Monster.

Start worshipping the monster yourself by following their pattern to knit a Flying Spaghetti Monster Hat.

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Jenna Hurry has posted a great pattern for making a Lása Shawl Headband on MagKnits.

It's very pretty, but you better be quick with your knitting or you'll miss out on the last of this year's sun.

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I'm not sure how comfy it would be to have a real saw wrapped around your neck, but this awesome crocheted Bloody Saw Scarf from Monster Crochet looks pretty cosy.

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How cute is this Pumpkin Hat?

Keep yourself warm on Halloween and knit one for yourself, from the pattern on Crafty Crafty.

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With Halloween just around the corner, have you started thinking about your costume yet? If you're in need of some inspiration there are some great groups on Flickr, where members have posted photos of their Halloween costumes.

Here are a few to check out:

Homemade Halloween Costumes

Flickr Halloween Costumes

Techie Halloween Costumes.

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