Although you’re really only limited by your imagination when it comes to the wonderful and wacky world of art yarns, it’s still nice to have a library of pattern ideas to draw from and spark that imagination of yours. Here’s a nice jumping-off point list of patterns from Ravelry that I’ve compiled for you!

From Melissa Halvorson/Year Of The Goat:
Handspun Tunic Sweater http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/handspun-tunic-sweater
Corset Neck and Waist http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corset-neck-and-waist

From Kirsten Kaspur:
One Day Beret 2 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/one-day-beret-2
Lisa’s and Katie’s Berets http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lisas-and-katies-berets

From Lee Meredith/Leethal [lots of small yardage requirements!]:
Buttonhead [hat] http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/buttonhead
Cassady [kerchief] http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cassady
Ten 10 Yard Cuffs http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ten-10-yard-cuffs
Big Bulky Bucket Hat http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/big-bulky-bucket-hat
Leethal Ninja Mitts http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leethal-ninja-mitts

Frankie Brown:
Pinwheel Purse http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pinwheel-purse-4
Mistake Rib Tea Cozy http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mistake-rib-tea-cosy

Jennifer Kelley:
Beautiful Dawn [cowl] http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beautiful-dawn
Oversized Cowl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oversized-cowl-2

Derek & Lauren:
French Press Cozy http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/french-press-cozy-4

Adrian Bizilia:
Handspun Thick and Thin Shawl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/handspun-thick-and-thin-shawl
Gnomey Hat http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gnomey-hat-3
French Press Cozy http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/french-press-cozy

Stephanie Shiman:
Unbiased [bag] http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/unbiased
Eureka Cowl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eureka-cowl
Mermaid’s Purse http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mermaids-purse
Cellphone or iPod Pouches http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cellphone-or-ipod-pouches

Ann Weaver:
Shackleton Hat http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shackleton-hat

Wanette Clyde:
Felicity Hat [great for mixing in handspun w/ commercial, too] http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felicity

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee/The Yarn Harlot:
One Row Handspun Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/one-row-handspun-scarf
An Unoriginal Hat http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/an-unoriginal-hat
Ken’s Dulaan Hat http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kens-dulaan-hat

Christine Long:
Handspun Twisted Drop Stitch Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/handspun-twisted-drop-stitch-scarf
ZOMG Cowl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zomg-cowl
Shimmery Lace Hairband and Wrist Cuffs http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shimmery-lace-hairband-and-wrist-cuffs
Coils Cowl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coils-cowl
Sophisticated Coils Art Yarn Hat http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sophisticated-coils-art-yarn-hat
Knitting With Art Yarn Tutorial http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitting-with-art-yarn-tutorial

Also, this search link will yield a number of great suggestions:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#sort=best&query=handspun bulky

Art yarn is great used as an accent or edging for any simple pattern calling for worsted/DK weight yarn. It stands out wonderfully and adds unexpected texture. Art yarn is a great way to take a run-of-the-mill pattern and turn it into a work of art!