This story is actually from back in December, but I only just saw it today, and I had to share it right away! This woman used what looks like rope to hand crochet a rug doily!

It was for the JOIN: Design Seattle opening at the end of the year. See more pictures of it here [1].
Links:
[1] http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladiesandgentlemenhome/sets/72157611143236743/