13 Gloriumptious Roald Dahl Inspired Projects To Knit & Crochet!

Quite possibly the most popular children’s author of recent times, Roald Dahl has created some phizz whizzing characters. Here are crafty tributes to some of our faves.

“Imported direct from Loompaland…And oh what a terrible country it is!”

Oompa Loompa doompadee doo, we’ve got the perfect patterns for you! Check out these two great crochet patterns, inspired by the 1970 movie adaptation, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

This cheerful Oompa Loompa is designed by Allison Hoffman and the pattern is available to buy online here.

Eddy Gee’s jolly and plump Oompa Loompa is ideal for amigurumi beginners. Buy the pattern on Ravelry.

The Candy Man Can…

Also designed by Allison Hoffman, this brilliant doll pays homage to the late, great Gene Wilder (RIP Mr Wonka!). Buy the pattern on Ravelry.

Fantastic Mr Fox

Elle Newport’s design is perfect for fancy dress or just keeping you cosy during the cold weather. The pattern is for sale here. 

“Mr. Twit was a twit. He was born a twit. And, now at the age of sixty, he was a bigger twit than ever.”

If you’re always struggling for a costume on World Book Day, then Sarah Knight’s beard and wig is the idea Twit knit! Click here for the free pattern.

“[A witch] doesn’t have finger-nails. Instead of finger-nails, she has thin curvy claws, like a cat, and she wears the gloves to hide them”

Witches wear gloves all year round - that’s one of the ways you can tell - but you might prefer to keep these just for the winter! Click here to download our exclusive pattern for free!

“Bald?” I said. “Bald as a boiled egg,” my grandmother said.

All witches need a good wig and they’d love this crocheted Snow White wig! Buy the pattern on Ravelry.

“My dear young fellow,” the Old-Green-Grasshopper said gently, “There are a whole lot of things in this world of ours you haven’t started wondering about yet.”

Complete with violin, this grasshopper is definitely the sort that would run off in a giant peach. Download the free pattern on Ravelry. 

“Esio Trot, Esio Trot, Teg Reggib, Teg Reggib”

Meet Gillian, our very own Esio Trot. Click here to download the pattern for free!

A not-poached pheasant

Quick! Knit this pheasant pattern before Danny the Champion of the World pulls up! The pattern’s in Susie Johns’ book Knitted Woodland Creatures. Find out more here.

A giraffe…

Amanda Berry’s long-necked fella is ready for all sorts of adventures. Download the pattern for free here!

a pelly… and you!

Kerry Lord’s crocheted creatures are really popular and we love Huck the Pelican. Click here to find out more.

“I’m the cleverest croc in the whole river”

Mr Snaps might not be found in the biggest brownest muddiest river in Africa, but we love our homage to the Enormous Crocodile. He’s also wonderfully child friendly. Download the pattern for free here.

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