Geek-A-Long
2014 Geek-A-Long: Caffeine Molecule
Welcome to week 1 of the 2014 Geek-A-Long! If you have no idea what I’m talking about, that’s okay. You arrived just in time to join our mystery blanket knit along. If you’re a stickler for details, however, you can find more information on our introduction post or the Geek-A-Long FAQ page.
On to the geeky double-sided knitting merriment!
For the first week, I decided to design something that represents both Lattes & Llamas and my life in general: the caffeine molecule. I replaced the double bonds with a ball like you might see in a three dimensional model. And in a stylistic choice, I didn’t differentiate any of the methyl groups, but I think we can all tell it’s caffeine.
GET THE PATTERN
Whether you’re knitting, crocheting, or cross stitching this square, you can view the Caffeine Molecule pattern by clicking this link or the download it by clicking the button below. Instructions and charts for both knit and crochet are listed in the pattern. When you’re finished making it, don’t forget to Instagram your squares at us @lattesandllamasyarn with the hashtag #geekalong! Want to hang out with other people making the blanket? You can find moral support in the Geek-A-Long group on Ravelry here.
If you enjoyed this pattern and want to show your love monetarily, please donate it to our inspiration, Child’s Play Charity. We’d also love to hear from you in the comments section and see your caffeine molecules, so don’t forget to link to your finished square!
EDITED TO ADD: This post was edited on January 3, 2021 to update links and upload a revamped pattern format, which includes more information. You can read our post the revamp here.
~Megan-Anne
We live for wool and bleed espresso.
If you enjoyed this post, please consider making a donation to Child’s Play Charity. Here is a direct link to our official donation page benefiting the charity. Please help us raise $1,000 this year. No contribution is too small! Wanna make your donation go even further? Lattes & Llamas will donate $1 for every skein of Geek-A-Long Yarn purchased.
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Reblogged this on RebelKnitting and commented:
Found this wonderful “Geek-A-Long” knitting project and I just had to share. I will be joining in as I can for a break from my newest project. I would love it if you (my 10 wonderful readers) would join me. It is a great charity and for those who join I will have a monthly giveaway starting next month. Details in an upcoming post.
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LOVE your motto: We live for wool and bleed expresso! Where I live we have more drive-thru coffee shops per capita than any other place in the country!! Love the Geek-A-Long, too; but as you have seen by my blog, I just can’t add anything new right now — maybe later!
Gah! Love the idea of this…have MANY friends/family who would love this as a gift . What to do…I’m supposed to be finishing what I’ve started this year. And double knitting is something I really REALLY want to learn. (hanging my head because I know I’ll cave…)
Do it! Do it! Do it! :D
Seriously though, we have a great time over at the Ravelry GAL group. And if you’re in search of a how-to on double-sided knitting, we just shot a video. That will walk you through the process. http://youtu.be/TzVFgc1Z3M4
So I’m late to join but I am totally hopping on board! I’ve never done double knitting before but I really wanted to learn, and so I followed this blogs instructional video and made my bookmark. I’m hitting Joanne’s tomorrow for some shorter needles and I think this’ll be a great way to burn through my stash! I’m super excited.
Welcome to the project Jenny! If you haven’t already, go check out the Ravelry group. We post clue pics for the next weeks square and joining the group puts you in the raffle for one of the year-end prizes :)
I want to get started too! I’ve been meaning to learn how to double knit, so I’m very excited! Should make an excellent gift when it’s finished :)
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