knitting Archives

Procrastination Destination: Weaving Geek

May 13, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Take a break to check out cool people who knit, crochet, and weave geeky elements into it all.

And That Was the LAST Time I Had Sex With an Embroidery Major: Rhinebeck 2015

December 28, 2015December 4, 2017Missy Thomas5

If you’re a knitter or crocheter, then the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY is just the place for you.

Pink Is Just Light Red

November 7, 2015December 4, 2017Rebecca Angel2

So does the fact that we, English speakers in America, have a distinct word for light red mean our eyes have actually changed physiologically or is it that we pay attention to the differences of color more for cultural reasons?

Geek Knits Nerdy Holiday Ornaments Joan of Dark Toni Carr Knit Picks

Geeky Ornaments to Knit and Crochet

November 2, 2015December 4, 2017Tesla Doty1

This year I thought I’d spend my autumn months knitting and crocheting some geeky holiday ornaments! It’s just the right time to start.

Behind the Scenes at ‘Geek Knits’ – Plus a Book Giveaway!

June 30, 2015December 2, 2017Fran Wilde

Photographer Kyle Cassidy talks about spending a week at George R.R. Martin’s house and how he shot Adam Savage’s dinosaur-trapping photo in an exclusive for GeekMom. Plus, enter to win your own copy of Geek Knits!

Knit One, Geek Two: Joan of Dark’s ‘Geek Knits’

June 4, 2015December 2, 2017Fran Wilde

From George R.R. Martin’s knitted Dire Wolf to geeky superhero sweaters, all your yarn are belong to Joan of Dark and Geek Knits!

Knitted Captain America Costume Beats All The Rest

April 2, 2015December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin1

This knitted Captain America cosplay kind of makes that beanie you were working on look a little lame.

5 Marvelous Merchants at GeekGirlCon 2014

October 14, 2014November 23, 2017Kelly Knox1

Here are some of the marvelous merchants at GeekGirlCon 2014 that really stood out for their wonderful wares.

Eight Geeky Crochet and Knitting Patterns to Get Started On

October 4, 2014November 23, 2017Ruth Suehle

As the weather cools, it’s time to break out your hooks and needles to work on some new geeky crochet and knitting projects!

Knit Nests for Baby Birds in Rehab

July 15, 2014November 26, 2017Kay Moore

Rehabilitation centers are using knitted nests to house baby birds. Links to knitting and crochet patterns and more information are provided.

On Knitting Your Nerdery, Over at Nerds of Color

January 27, 2014December 15, 2017Fran Wilde1

Knitter LaShawn Wanak talks about seeing herself in geek culture in a great post over at The Nerds of Color.

Street Art, Fine Art, or Both? Let's Talk Yarnbombing

September 27, 2013November 24, 2017Fran Wilde1

Yarnbombing. What is it? Why are bridges and busses suddenly covered in yarn? Is it fine art or a street movement? Artist Melissa Maddonni Haims comes to GeekMom to discuss the knotty subject.

Ten Geeky Knitting Projects & Lightsaber Needles

August 17, 2013December 15, 2017Fran Wilde5

GeekMom knitters may find the following patterns relevant to their interests – from Portal to Star Trek, Totoro to the One Ring. Plus, bonus Lightsaber Knitting Needles.

Fund This: Organic Yarn, Blast into Space and App Camp for Girls

June 26, 2013November 26, 2017Rachel Cericola

This week, we take a peek at projects that can blast you into space, create jobs, and form someone’s future.

In Defense of Jayne’s Hat Makers

April 11, 2013December 15, 2017ChaosMandy1

Jayne’s yellow and orange hat is one of the big symbols of the Firefly fandom. I, like many other Browncoats, was disappointed to hear of cease and desist orders sent out to crafters of this unique hat by 20th Century Fox, who own the rights to the show.

Celebrate The Undead With Knit Your Own Zombie

February 16, 2013November 25, 2017Nicole Wakelin

It’s hard to deny that zombies are everywhere and now Fiona Goble has written Knit Your Own Zombies so you can have a less deadly version in your own home.

K1, P1, Slst, and Other Such Coding.

December 13, 2011GeekMom1

I like to do a variety of crafts in my free time. I am an avid scrapbooker, I occasionally make clothing, I dabble in knitting, and I love to crochet. I prefer crocheting over knitting because if I make a mistake then I know how to fix it. When I knit and make a mistake, […]

Nerd Wars on Ravelry!

November 17, 2011Patricia Vollmer4

Are you a geek who knits or crochets? Are you a member of Ravelry, the social network for knitters and crocheters? If you answered “Yes” to both of these questions, check out Ravelry’s Nerd Wars page and visit the Nerd Wars’ own blog page to see 25 geek-inspired teams compete in knitting and crocheting to […]

Knit Some Spocks for Someone You Love

December 12, 2010GeekMom

I may be the last person to find out Ravelry, a great social network for knitters and crocheters. My sister-in-law told me about it recently and now I’m hooked. Quick searches revealed the most wonderful of geeky crafts, none better than Spocks. Ravelry user gurmanfravor took the free Star Trek charts from another user, Jean […]

“Thinking is Cosmic Knitting:” How Making Mittens Helps Kids Learn

November 11, 2010GeekMom

“Thinking is cosmic knitting.” Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf Education, knew what he was talking about. Consider Leo, my youngest son, a little boy who couldn’t sit still. The kindergarten teacher said he needed tutoring and remedial work. (He couldn’t read!) The next year Leo went to a Waldorf first grade. He loved handwork–we still […]