We can’t have a Geek-A-Long blanket called Mad Scientists without Professor Frink. The Simpsons have been around FOREVER, and Frink has roughly 24 years of anecdotal proof that he belongs here. But that also makes it kind of hard to pick just one or two of his best moments to talk about. Since Halloween is just around the corner, I’ll tell you about my favorite Treehouse of Horror episode featuring Frink.

Frink takes on the role of Dr. Frankenstein and reanimates his father (Frink Sr.), so his dad can see him receive the Nobel Prize. Unfortunately, Frink Sr. decides to harvest body parts to improve himself. He tries to stop being a monster for his son, but when he sees all the nice, juicy brains at the Nobel Prize ceremony, he goes on a killing spree to get himself some of those delightfully knowledgeable brains.

And who here can’t relate to family embarrassing you during an important moment in you life? Of course, my experiences don’t involve my dad eating my peers brains while I receive the greatest reward in my life, but wow can I tell some doozies from my wedding!

Anyway, Professor Frink Jr. does some quick calculations to discover his father’s weak spot, which just so happens to be his crotch. After the kick kills Frink Sr, Professor Frink Jr. is able to save his father’s soul in a box, so they can still talk.

Professor Jonathan Frink Jr. is Springfield’s socially inept college professor and local scientist. He often tries to help the town with his inventions, and most of the time they just make the situation worse. To honor him, we put him and his bow-tie on a square.

“Well, it should be clear to even the most dimwitted individual – who holds and advanced degree in hypothetical topology – that Homer Simpson has stumbled into… [dramatizing lightning]… The Third Dimension!”

– Professor John I.Q. Nerdelbaum Frink Jr.

GET THE PATTERN

Whether you’re knitting, crocheting, or cross stitching this square, you can view the Professor Frink 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’re having trouble with double-sided knitting, we have a how-to video here. If this is your first time encountering the Geek-A-Long, you can learn more about it, the history behind it, how to participate, and why we do it for Child’s Play Charity on this page.

EDITED TO ADD: This post was edited on March 27, 2021 to update links and upload a revamped pattern format, which includes more information. You can read our post the revamp here, which also includes a GAL square with Homer Simpson holding his favorite donut.

~ Jac

Glavin!

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