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Tiny Sweaters

Above, a video about making the teeny-tiny sweaters seen in the movie "Coraline."

Said artist Althea Crome: "I think knitters are often fascinated by the fact that I use such tiny needles. Some of the needles are almost the dimension of a human hair."

More: "I love the paradox of creating an object that takes the form of something you can wear, yet is impossible to wear."

Above, van Gogh's "Starry Night" as reenvisioned by Crome.

Can she knit one for you?

Apply within.

[via Kottke]

British Placename Mapper

Wrote its creator, Robin Wilson:

This tool lets you visualize British place names that match certain search terms on a map.

Search terms can be used to match anywhere in the name, at the beginning or end, exactly, or using a regular expression.

Hover (tap on mobile) over a marker on the map to see its name. Click the copy button at the bottom to share your searches with others.

Uses Ordnance Survey Open Names data.

[via @charlesarthur]

Chasaji (Tea Leaf Spoon)

From the website:

Copper chasaji (tea leaf spoon) designed with a modern form and a distinctive patina.

Tokyo-based design studio Sゝゝ( ES) draws on the materials and skills of traditional Japanese craft to produce contemporary objects for daily use.

Features and Details:

• 12cm L x 3.5cm W (4.7" x 1.4")

• Material: Copper

• Made in Japan

• Weight: 18g

¥8,500 ($54.62 USD).