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Sometimes, when kids ring my doorbell trick-or-treating, I pretend I'm not home. Yes, yes, I know, I'm a horrible person. However, if it were Stephanie Pokorny's sons, I'd definitely open my door and spoil them with candy. You see, Stephanie's family is "absolutely obsessed" with Halloween, and she creates DIY costumes for them that you won't see anywhere else. Seeing those creative costumes in person would be an experience on its own.

"Each year, I freehand crochet full-body Halloween costumes with no actual crochet patterns for my children," she wrote on Bored Panda. "Sometimes these unique costumes are from classic '80s movies, other times from whatever movie or toy is popular at the time."

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Crochet Xenomorph Costume

Crochet Xenomorph Costume

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Monika Soffronow
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooooh, this is impressive crocheting - and what a great smile on her son's face!

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Janelle Collard
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy Buckets! If this critter came to my door I'd throw the candy + run away!

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Laurie Schuttey
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is outstanding!!! I love it! How long did it take you to make something like this?

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yukti shah
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

grate concept. I love the detailing of the Full-Body Halloween Costumes .it looks unique.

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John Dolton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely amazing. I recognise talent when I see (or hear) it. I will go as far as to say tantamount to genius. Well done and keep up the good work

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Barb Taylor
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I could definitely see my grandson wanting to wear this costume. When did she start creating this, the day after last Halloween!

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Id row
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's incredible. Some people are next level with their crocheting.

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JJM
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your costumes are amazing! Truly an incredible artist - the detail in each costume is brilliant.

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lenniee
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing, but I would be terrified if I someone knocked on my door whilst wearing this costume

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Steve Cruz
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS IS ART!… and if you live somewhere like Colorado, where temps can drop and snow is likely, it will keep the kids toasty.

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Miss Cris
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oooh, this child is so lucky!!! It's a wondeeful costume! I want it!!!!

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Leah May
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you only open the door to kids with talented or well off parents who can afford nice costumes, and ignore the poor (rarely have candy) kids whose costumes are not as nice? I doubt it, you know you open that door ;)

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"Once they choose their Halloween costume ideas, I begin on bringing them to life. They love to follow along with my progress, and each day they ask, 'Is it done yet?'"

Their family lives in a cold climate, so the warmth from the crochet is always a plus as they go around the neighborhood. "Each of the cool costumes for the kids takes between 25-40 hours, and I tend to work on them over the course of about two weeks. I have been crocheting since I was 16. I was taught by my Grandma, and these creative costumes are my passion."

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Crochet Slimer Costume

Crochet Slimer Costume

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Tara
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love that she chose the glow in the dark thread too. Now I want to see them all glow.

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Talking to Bored Panda, Stephanie also revealed where her passion for crochet ideas comes from. "My mother made my Halloween dress-up costumes for me as a child, and I remember being beyond excited to wear them. It brings me such joy to be able to do the same for my children!"

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Crochet Skeletor Costume

Crochet Skeletor Costume

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Crochet Predator Costume

Crochet Predator Costume

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Grapeling
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one's so detailed O.o reminds me a bit of Chinese traditional costumes

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