While watching Battlestar Galactica, Steph saw Starbuck’s mandala and thought it would make an awesome hat. (She was right!) She says, The colors and design are great, and it’s the perfect fandom knit; people who watch the show will probably get it, but those who don’t will just think it’s an awesome hat. Get the … Continue reading Battlestar Galactica Mandala Hat
Craftster user Falwyn crocheted these super cute Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles dolls for her kids, based on Atsuko’s pattern. Falwyn made the shells differently than Atsuko, and provided those directions in her post. Personally, I would have made the shells bigger, but all in all, this would make a great little gift for geeks large … Continue reading Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Amigurumi
Our first Weekend 10 installment is all about everyone’s favorite Star Wars droid, R2-D2. 1. R2-D2 Cake Flickr user sugarlipscakes made this R2-D2 cake for Dave’s 30th birthday. Dave’s a lucky man. 2. R2-D2 PC Case Mod The Contaminated posted this incredible R2-D2 case modification. Unfortunately, there’s no instructions or further information. Not that any … Continue reading Top 10: R2-D2 Crafts
Carey Huffman of full of fluff crocheted these Pac-Man characters for a friend. My favorite part is how the eyes on each ghost are looking in a different direction. After being begged by fans, Carey was kind enough to make the pattern available under a Creative Commons License. Crocheted Pac-Man on full of fluff Crocheted … Continue reading Pac-Man Week: Crocheted Pac-Man
Craftster.org user subloke made this Transformers toque based on Baigneuse’s version, who made hers based on Flickr user twosixteen’s chart. Subloke even made the Transformers hat reversible – one side has Autobot and Decepticon icons and the other side says “more than meets the eye.” She was even kind enough to post the pattern and … Continue reading Transformers Toque