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Spock Ears for Those Cold Winter Nights

  • January 11, 2012 12:01 am

Yes, these are crocheted Spock ears.

And yes, I would totally wear them. And not just because I have a thing for Vulcans. After all, these are the logical things to wear to keep your ears warm.

I know nothing about crocheting so I have no idea what the following even means, but if you’d like to make a pair of these Spock ears for yourself, here’s how:

Double Happiness: Crochet Couture

  • November 11, 2009 11:19 am

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Growing up I remember being gifted with all sorts of hand crafted crocheted gear from different Chinese grandmas – scarves, hats, vests, and cardigans.   They always had a nubby quality that was unmistakably handmade and would either be seen worn by small children, middle aged ladies, or grandmas.  Somehow this fashion statement eluded men and younger women in those days.  Maybe they were too cool for school to work this acquired look.  But in the knitting craze that hit in the 90s, crochet made its way into the mainstream.

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So this entry is to pay tribute to all those grandmas for being ahead of the curve and working the crochet couture.

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