Space Invaders stole a large part of my childhood with its addictive playing properties. Therefore, it's only right that I pay tribute to this simple game by wearing the famous icons with pride. A simple t-shirt just won't do. A true tribute to this mighty game can only be made through the … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Dremel Hobby Stylus
Ever since that advert where an enthusiastic Alexei Sayle told me about the wonders of a Dremel 300 Multitool, I've wanted one. Now, I'm well aware that something that claims to be a jack-of-all-trades is most likely master of none, but such is Dremel's hold over me that when offered the chance … [Read more...]
Harry Hill’s TV Burp Knitted Character
First things first, "Knitted Character" is quite clearly crocheted and if you're a crafty type (like me) that probably bothers you every single week (a handy reminder that crafty types nearly always need to get out more). Thankfully, the people who actually made the original Knitted Character toy … [Read more...]
Regretsy: The good, the bad, and the seriously ugly
Etsy is full of some amazing items. Handmade jewellery, pretty kidswear, and intricate home furnishings. It's also got some awesome crap. So much crap that there's an entire website dedicated to it. Regretsy brings a regular dose of the weird, creepy and mildly perverted from Etsy. Take the … [Read more...]
Grannies, Inc: A present from Gran you’ll actually like
You know that TV advert for the breakfast cereal Shreddies, where a group of grannies knit every single individual Shreddie? Clearly some eagle-eyed marketing mogul noticed the potential and snapped them up for a new fashion venture. Grannies, Inc is a company that offers customers the … [Read more...]
District 9 prawn stencil t-shirt
District 9 (or The Office meets Starship Troopers) is probably not a movie to watch if you're looking for fashion ideas. And yet, Brandy K. from San Diego came out of her local cinema feeling inspired to create this stencilled t-shirt. It features the soon-to-be iconic image used throughout … [Read more...]
Bella’s Twilight mittens – free knitting pattern
Any self-respecting Twilight fangirl will want to get herself a pair of the mittens Bella can be seen sporting in the movie. This knitting pattern, created be self-confessed Twilight obsessive, Subliminal Rabbit, is totally free. Plus, the mittens are pretty special even if you're not fussed … [Read more...]
Where the Wild Things Are amigurumi crochet patterns
It's times like this that you have to get down on your knees and thank the internet for being so marvellous. After all, how else would any of us get to see this amigurumi pattern for Max and one of the monsters (Carol aka Moishe) from Where the Wild Things Are? The patterns cost just $5 each … [Read more...]
Pac-Man Jewellery from Folksy
As you can probably tell from this post, I'm a big fan of the 80s. My weakness for all things retro and geeky doesn't just stop at kids clothing, and after writing that piece I had a little wander onto Folksy to see what I could find. Turns out, there are quite a few jewellery designers who share … [Read more...]
Lafayette’s True Blood afghan crochet pattern
True Blood is a great source of crochet crafty goodness thanks to an embarrassment of afghans, which seem to adorn every sofa on set. And if you'd like to get yourself kitted out with Lafayette's chosen granny blanket, the kindly Betty McKnit has added a free pattern to her Ravelry page. Or, … [Read more...]
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