If Your Grandma Had Game, She Would Knit Like This

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We all know that videogames are good for your fine motor skills, inspire creativity, etc, so check out these photos of great knit game projects courtesy of the talented crafters on Flickr.

1. Above: Atari + Pitfall

Notice the little Pitfall Harry on the screen.

2. Magnetic Katamari Ball

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Add magnets and you can actually roll up metal objects. Slug tokens not included.

3. Katamari Hat

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Now you can tell people, “that’s how I roll!”

4. Mario Pillow

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This pillow actually comes from Princess Peach’s bedroom.

5. Pac Man hat

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I’ve got a fever, and the only cure is more pellets.6. Knit LocoRoco

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So cute, and looks simple enough to do.

7. Link’s Hat

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The hat looks warm, but why does the end need to be so long? What else are you keeping in your hat?8. Konami Logo

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For keeping Solid Snake’s wrists warm during his Alaskan sabbatical.

9. NES Afghan

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Drape this over your couch and bask in the 80s nostalgia.

10. Bonus Knit Game: courtesy of Aqua Teen Hunger Force

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All the challenge of knitting with none of the result!

Thanks to Flickr users: Jm3, Esmecat, Geekmom, Mackenzieeeee, Loxosceles, Greggman, 22180710@n03, Sachap, Marimbachick, and Yogineo for creating such great work!

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  • John Kershaw

    I want a Konami scarf!

  • http://jessimuhka.com/knitblog Jessimuhka

    Numbers 2 and 6 are crocheted.

  • http://sweaterproject.org David

    The magnetic katamari and the LocoRoco appear to be crocheted, not knit. Just FYI.

  • http://gimps.de Hillary Short

    I like this designs.
    It appears to be truly 8-bit style of a game. Very creative, I think.

  • DATmafia

    I definatly want a Katamari Hat!! Tres chic!

  • Dr. Awkward

    Where did these come from? Are there patterns available?

  • Karen Logan

    Please tell me where to get the pattern for the NES afghan! My son likes it and he doesn’t like anything!!!!!

  • http://www.templateswise.com Annie

    The Pac Man hat is very nice!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/mackenzieeeee mackenzie

    I’m glad you like my pillow, but links to the original flickr pages of all these photos would be nice.

    The mushroom pattern I used seems to be gone from the internet, but you can google for mario knitting patterns to find some other good stuff to knit! :)

  • BUZ

    How much and where can i get em

  • Eric

    For #10, it’s spelled purl, not pearl.

  • http://Kisscast.net Detorn

    Can I say I love when geeks even know the difference between knitting and crocheted… the NES afgan rocks

  • Daefea

    Most of these patterns are available at http://craftzine.com/ , or at least links to them. Just try searching or browsing the blog section.

  • Dave Greiman

    I really like the Atari one! Nice work!

  • http://sachapetrova.squarespace.com Sacha

    Wow, really happy to see that people like my Konami color knit project. I’m a big fan of the old Konami style music and NES music in general.

    Thanks. :)

  • Wormtail

    OH MY GOD I love all of them.

  • amsallow

    Love the Pac Man hat. looks perfect for me. Where can I order one?

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