I find knitting toys to be one of the most enjoyable and creative things to do. Toys, especially monsters, can be fun, colorful, soft and loveable. The use of specialty yarns adds even more texture and character to these loveable creatures. Just imagine the "fur" this luxurious blue would make or the fun arms, legs or strips this twisted yarn would create.
And one of the best benefits to a knit toy; it's machine washable!
Donna Wilson's book called the Odd-Bod Bunch and it's a great introduction to knitting loveable monsters. My personal favorite is Rebecca Donger's book The Big Book of Knit Monsters. She's got great patterns and makes her huggable creatures in cool, calm colors suitable for boys or girls. 
Other examples of monster fun is Heather Rupe's design for this red, furry monster (pattern on Ravelry.com) and Amy Swenson's felted furry feet (also available on Revelry.com)
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