I've been looking all over the internet for cool Christmas makes - and this one is by far my favourite. If you're like me, and you're practically drowning in spare bits of yarn (or just lack the time to buy bundles of Christmas decoration), this very quirky wreath is just the project for you. … [Read more...]
Death Star Holiday Tree Topper – Christmas Geek Crafts
Decorating the tree is one of the most fun things to do in the run-up to Christmas (unless you've got a cat...) - and putting the topper up is an absolute highlight. There are all kinds of awesome toppers you can buy, but none of them are probably as geeky as this home-made one. Yes, Dorks, that … [Read more...]
Shop Adore – Sew Over It in Clapham
Here at Dork Adore, we're big fans of everything to do with craft. I think it's safe to say we're also big fans of having tea and cake. And as it happens, there's a lovely shop in Clapham that combines those two and gives you a sewing café as a result. … [Read more...]
Plants Vs. Zombies Crochet Patterns
Plants vs. Zombies is one of those weirdly addicting games - you don't know exactly why you like it, but you can't stop playing it. In the game, you are trying to defend a house from an oncoming zombie invasion by placing special types of plants and fungi in their way. The plants happen to be … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Katniss Cowl – Free Patterns
If you've had the chance to check out The Hunger Games: Catching Fire over the weekend, you will have undoubtedly spotted the rather awesome cowl Katniss wears at the start of the film. And if you're anything like me, you were practically configuring the knitting pattern on the spot. … [Read more...]
Free Halloween Amigurumi Patterns
Halloween is just around the corner, so there's really no better time than now to get your creepy crafts on. If you're a fan of amigurumi with a spooky twist, then you're in luck, because I've rounded up some cool patterns, just in time for the most frightening day of the year... … [Read more...]
DIY Despicable Me Minion Phone Cozy
Despicable Me's Minions are possibly the cutest things to have ever been in a film. I mean, how can you not love those adorable yellow Tic-Tacs? Since it's impossible to own one for yourself (ah, darn it), why not give making this Minion phone cozy a go? … [Read more...]
Free Batman Amigurumi Pattern
Batman is not exactly the first superhero that comes to mind when you're on the look-out for cute Amigurumi patterns. But I assure you, this yarn-Caped Crusader is absolutely adorable. … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Woven Felt iPad Sleeve
Now, I have to admit that I've never experimented with weaving or sewing. Yes, you can take away my Eager Crafter badge. But for those among you that fancy having a go at a project incorporating both, this brilliant and easy woven felt iPad sleeve is right up your street. … [Read more...]
Ninja Amigurumi Patterns
Admit it. Ninjas will always be cool. They will always beat pirates in a fight without trying (or so says my other half). And now you can make your own little ninjas with these cool Amigurumi patterns! … [Read more...]