The Top 10 Geekiest Yarn Creations on the Web

POSTED BY , 02 May 2007

When geeky things are made using fabrics and yarn, the end result is not only more geeky, but infinitely more cuddly.

With all the wonderful geek handicrafts floating out there on the web, we the editors of ThreadBanger.com thought it was time to pull together a list of

Memory Stick Cozy

This is our favorite way to pretty up those unsightly USB thumbdrives that hang off your keychain. This memory stick cozy must have taken some serious dedication and a sharp set of eyes, because this thing is only 7 cm long. Get one for your favorite geek girl at VixBrown's Etsy store. Only $7!

Nintendo DS Case

Clearly, this is the pinnacle of needlepoint. Don't buy overpriced, shoddy gaming accessories. Instead, roll your own Nintendo DS case. Video game lovers beware: needlepoint is notoriously time consuming. At the very least, it will definitely put a dent in your precious DS game time. Complete instructions and patterns for the case are posted on the Craftster.org forums.

Boo Buddy

Any video gamer worth their salt should recognize this little guy. He's Boo Diddley and he made his video game debut in Super Mario Bros. 3. This little guy is so soft and cute that you just might forget that he's supposed to be a bad guy. You can buy one for $10 from JustSomeChic's Etsy store and pick up a Bob-omb and a Kirby to keep him company.

Just make sure you don't turn your back on him.

Stuffed Dalek

EXTERMINATE ALL HUMANS!

If you recognize the creature in the picture above, give yourself a pat on your multicolored scarf-wearing back. The rest of you need to brush up on your 1960s British sci-fi television. This crafty bit of stuffed, pop culture evil is Doctor Who's nemesis, the Dalek.

At this scale, he serves no real purpose other than to terrorize small pets and perhaps rodents. Also, actual Daleks are not nearly as huggable as their crocheted counterparts. We recommend you crochet your own or beg Livejournal user Shigella to make one for you.

Moebius Strip and Scrollbar Scarves

The Moebius Scarf

The Moebius strip scarf is patterned after a one dimensional surface discovered in 1858.

If you were to trace a line around the middle of this scarf, your line would finish where it started. Make your own wearable mindfreak with these detailed pictures and these step-by-step instructions.

The Scrollbar Scarf

The second is a scrollbar scarf, complete with a scrollbar you can reposition. It's got arrows at both ends and, naturally, a drop shadow. They're not for sale any longer, but there are complete instructions online for making your own. Better start knitting. We couldn't decide which of these two scarves was geekier, so we picked them both.

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Atari 2600 and TV

This lust-worthy bit of crocheted wonderment is an Atari 2600 console complete with joysticks, game cartridge and a fuzzy TV that displays the Atari 2600 version of Pitfall! The bad news is that you can't really play it. The good news is that you can snuggle up with it at night and dream of Pitfall Harry.

Jackrabbit.etsy.com is taking orders to crochet you any Atari game you like. See more pictures of the Atari console and TV on jackrabbit.etsy.com's Flickr page.

Space Invaders Socks

Knit Invaders

Wear your gamer pride on your feet with these knit socks. We're thinking of editing the pattern to give ourselves the high score we always thought we deserved. Complete instructions for making these great retro socks are at Knitty, the free, web-only online magazine.

Crocheted Robotic Arm

Remember Armatron? If you weren't born in the 60s or 70s, chances are you probably don't. Long before home computers and video games came along, Armatron was THE toy for nerdy kids.

The original Armatron

Relive all the magic and wonder of controlling your own disembodied robot arm. That is, without the control.

It may not be able to pick your friend's nose without some assistance, but we guarantee it'll do less damage than its 1970s counterpart. This one gets bonus points for the confusing kitchen imagery embroidered on its side.

Katamari Damacy: Crocheted Prince Keychain & Katamari Hat

Just when we finally got that damn Katamari Damacy song out of our head.

Katamari Prince Keychain

Losing your keys will be pretty difficult with a 5 inch tall, rainbow-colored video game character dangling from them. Just be thankful that he doesn't come with his own 50 foot tall crocheted katamari ball. Get the keychain from MyFunnyValentine's Etsy shop for $6.

And, if you ever wanted to make your head look like a katamari ball:

Katamari Hat

Get one of these colorful katamari hats from Xiola at Mad-TeaParty.net.

Crocheted Yoda Hat and Light Saber

Wow. Talk about indoctrinating them at an early age.

If you know how to crochet, this Yoda hat and light saber should be relatively easy to make. You can find basic instructions in the Craftster forums where this picture was posted. Crocheted Yoda ears are perfect for Halloween, Star Wars premieres, geek weddings and most Bar Mitzvahs. Yoda says: Nagila, hava.

Want to create your own crocheted and knitted geekery? Here are some great resources to start with:

One of our favorite resources for learning to knit is KnittingHelp.com. There, you'll find more than 150 free online videos that teach basic and advanced knitting techniques.

About.com has a great article on crocheting. From single to double stiches to patterns for beginners, this is the site to go to.

Want to go from zero to crochet in 60 seconds? The step-by-step instructions at The Purl Bee website will have you crocheting your own set of Yoda ears in no time. There's plenty more on the site, including some great links and more tutorials.

Craftown has free patterns and instructions for crocheting lots of different items. Start out making coasters and before you know it, you'll be cranking out blankets.

Bonus Quickies!

Knitted Digestive System