Alright... I ran into this site while looking up some cross stitch patterns, was not at all what I was looking for, but had to share it nonetheless...

Sprite Stitch
There is some really cool stuff on here.

M.

I am part of a Knitting and Crochet community called Ravelry, and there's a group called the Nerdy Knitters. I can't post pics because I don't have permission, but there's a pattern there for knitting a dwarven helmet, complete with beard

If I make one for Al, I'll post pics.