Forget clunky metal and plastic armor that leave you sweating and bruise everyone you scrape by at conventions. This soft and cozy crocheted cyclops outfit is a cool and crafty alternative.

Veronica Knight whipped up this dashing one-eyed look, and it's not her first foray into crocheted costumes; she also crafted this fine viking costume, complete with a beard worthy of Eric the Red. Dear Ms. Knight, any plans for another cyclops, perhaps something in a Leela?

Crocheted Cyclops Costume [Craftzine via technabob via Geekologie]