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nerd JERK: With a nostalgia for all things retro, nerd JERK inspires the geek in all of us by crafting old-school video game imagery into tangible textile art. Specializing in cute crochet plush sculptures, designer Steph Cortes has also started selling her DIY Craft Kits to bring pixel art to …

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This brilliant amigurumi pattern from Irene Kiss on Ravelry transforms from a fish into a piece of sushi. [via KnitHacker]

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or something thereabouts. As with all her Flog episodes, hilarity ensues. Ferguson is delightfully surprising with his seeming natural stitching skills, and their finished characters are awesome. Thanks, Bonnie! Enjoy!

When actress Felicia Day launched her new YouTube channel, Geek & S…

Since then, I’ve decided that I prefer sweaters that fit, so now I’m a believer in the gauge swatch.

Sound good? Check out this knit and crochet gauge swatch tutorial from Lion Brand Yarn, and learn how to get the fit perfect you’ve been waiting for!

I admit it: I used to cheat at gauge swatch…

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Head on over to her site to see the full tutorial.

Continuing the make-this-for-Mother’s Day trend, this gorgeous freshwater pearl necklace with asymmetrical roses from Vicki at Vicki O’Dell The Creative Goddess is a great gift option for all of the moms out there who embrace classic vintage …