Hot or Not? Ray Knitted Lights by llot lov

These knitted lights by llot lov — a German design studio that leans toward the experimental with concept designs — were shown at a designer's fair in Germany. They've since been making the blog rounds. This knitted lamp is called the Ray, and the cable is nearly 40 feet long. Do think this expression of the crafting trend is too literal? Survey after the jump.

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Grandma/industrial chic--what's not to like?

posted by madsarah on February 19th 2009 at 4:05pm
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I see lots of knitted everything lately. I do not this these meeting UV rated codes here in the USA.

posted by LoriSF on February 19th 2009 at 4:08pm
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The idea is very cool but the actual result isn't particularly interesting or attractive.

posted by purlgreyhound on February 19th 2009 at 4:10pm
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I actually like this but am suffering in general from the general design overkill of cozies-for-things-that-do-not-need-cozies. Enough already. It's enough to make me want something with antlers.

posted by Enjen on February 19th 2009 at 4:21pm
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I love this, and I couldn't' give you a reason why. Maybe I'm a sucker for a good photograph ....

posted by julieleanne on February 19th 2009 at 4:32pm
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"too literal" ??

I don't get it.

posted by kimg924 on February 19th 2009 at 4:35pm
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i may be biased because i make crocheted lamps but i just adore these. if you like these, check out my interpretation:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21076168

posted by ilovediy on February 19th 2009 at 4:40pm
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I don't see where I'd personally get much use out of them. meh.

posted by sopheary on February 19th 2009 at 4:52pm
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I thought it was a jump-rope ... now, that might be hot!

posted by Jane on February 19th 2009 at 5:27pm
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i think these would be AWESOME hanging in a few long, draped strands over a bed as reading spot lights. cosy, cute, and good spotlighting for a book. love love love.

posted by vhsdr on February 19th 2009 at 5:28pm
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No.

posted by heather77 on February 19th 2009 at 5:53pm
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I sort of like it, but I'd never have it in my house because it reminds me of some creepy crawly creature watching me with its one eye.

posted by ChloÃƒÂ« on February 19th 2009 at 8:24pm
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I like it. And the photos are very nice

posted by bitbit on February 20th 2009 at 9:00am
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I thought it was creepy-ish at first, but warmed enough to them to contact the designer. This is actually their 'Matt' lamp, and they say it's still in the works, but their actual 'Ray' lamp is for sale. That one is larger and doesn't have the one-eyed effect. http://www.llotllov.de/product/ray.htm

posted by theobvious on February 20th 2009 at 9:44am
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love it
esp because it avoids the macrame octopus look I've seen on Etsy

posted by guido on February 20th 2009 at 11:22am
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Um...fire hazard?

posted by bether on February 20th 2009 at 11:52am
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guido, is that supposed to be some kind of slight?

posted by ilovediy on February 21st 2009 at 1:15pm
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