2018 Geek-A-Long: Frankenstein Revisited

When we first immortalized Dr. Frankenstein in yarn, we didn’t go with the suspected bolts-in-the-neck, Frankenstein’s monster. We wanted wanted there to be a distinction between the monster and the man since people tend to refer to the creature as Frankenstein. So, all the way back on week 34 of the 2015 Geek-A-Long, we went with lightning striking the castle and a mob out front.

Me, three years ago:

I don’t know why, but it makes me giggle every time I see it. I adore it.

Still true! But, you guys deserve to have old bolts-in-the-neck on your blankets. So, I watched Young Frankenstein for the millionth time for inspiration, screamed “it’s alive” too many times for my husband’s liking, and made you a brand new square.

Before I sat down to write this post, I went back and read what I talked about in 2015. And oh man, did I basically say everything I had planned to write today. Good job, me, for double checking first! Here’s a snippet from the post:

I remember the first time I watched that movie [Young Frankenstein]. It was Halloween. I was twelve and “too cool” to go trick or treating anymore. I had dressed up like a vampire to pass out candy and some eleven-year-old boy in a pirate costume said I had “nice stems,” which was the first time a boy paid me a compliment. Anyway, my parents got into a small argument about whether or not I was mature enough to watch Young Frankenstein. I announced that I totally was, which was evident by me passing out candy and not acquiring it on the streets like some baby-child. So, I got to watch the movie and I fell asleep halfway through, because it was way past my bedtime.

Oh, the irony.

I started off lightheartedly and then talked about the darker side of Frankenstein’s monster, drawing parallels to Columbine. Basically, I was really on my game three years ago. And I recommend you go read it HERE.

Whether you’re knitting, crocheting, or cross stitching this square, you can download the Frankenstein Revisited pattern here. 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!

If you’re having trouble with double-sided knitting, we have a how-to video here and a tutorial on crochet here. Want to hang out with other people making the blanket? You can find moral support in the Geek-A-Long group on Ravelry here.

~ Jac
“Didn’t you use to have that on the other side?” — Dr. Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein, referring to Igor’s shifting hump

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