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pac-man ghost hats gobble heads, not dots

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Pac-Man Clyde Hat

I can’t decide if these Pac-Man skull caps are awesome or just weird. Let’s just go with awesomely weird. The colorful ghosts of video games past make yet another appearance, this time as crocheted hats.

Crafter ShadowsInTheNyte hand knits these goofy ghost hats to look like familiar video game characters…

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July 19th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

link knit amigurumi: cuter than a bowl full of kittens

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Link Amigurumi by artoo1121

Looks like hero of Nintendo’s Zelda Juggernaut has gotten yet another makeover. This time, he’s been immortalized in adorable knitted amigurumi form.

Crafter Artoo1121 of Geek Central Station has really gone the extra mile with this amazingly detailed little Link. As a matter of fact, he’s so cute, I think I’m gonna puke…

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July 14th, 2008 13 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

ya gotta believe in this parappa chapeau

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Parappa the Rapper Hat

Parappa the Rapper has got to be one of the greatest rhythm matching games of all time. From its whimsical 2D cartoon character designs to its hysterical lyrics, it’s a true classic. Now you can pay homage to the paper-thin Parappa by donning the same hat that the eponymous paper-thin dog wore in the game…

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June 19th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

space invaders sweater: what, no sequins?

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Space Invaders Sweater

With cooler seasons just around the corner, here’s something to warm the cockles of your heart. It’s a hand knit Space Invaders sweater.

Kansas City crafter n2Imaginations hand makes these custom sweaters from acrylic yarn to keep you nice and toasty on those cold Winter nights…

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August 28th, 2007 5 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

hand knit pac-man and pals

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Pac-Man Knit by Carey Huffman

Check out these wacky crocheted 3-dimensional versions of Pac-Man and his cohorts.

Artist Carey Huffman hand knit these little versions of the yellow dot gobbler along with his ghostly pals Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde. She’s even gone to the trouble to create this pattern guide for you to create your own.
These seem like the perfect companion for the knit iPhone and the felt Nintendo…

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July 19th, 2007 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

the hand knit iphone

filed under: geek art & craft | media players

Hand Knit Wool iPhone

Seems like the latest trend in technology is to make fabric versions of your favorite electronic gadgets. A couple of weeks back it was the felt Nintendo.
This week, some kid’s Mom was way too cool, and knit him a wool iPhone. Please to enjoy…

As far as I know, this version doesn’t require a 2-year contract with AT&T, and the screen doesn’t smudge.
[via CraftZine]

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July 5th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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