2020 Geek-A-Long: Ampersand Dragon

Roll for initiative, knitters! Today, and for the next 23 Sundays, I will be your Dungeon Master.

For those of you just catching up, you can read our announcement about this years theme here.

I thought it was only fitting to begin our knitting “campaign” this year with the logo from the game that started our collective obsession with tabletop role-playing games, Dungeons & Dragon. I adore the ampersand dragon logo for D&D, but oh boy was it difficult to get the design right. I’m thrilled with how it turned out though.

I do, however, regret letting my husband throw it in the bath to soak. Apparently, he and I have a different opinion of what “cool water” means and the red bled onto the silvery white yarn and tinged it a bit. I’ve decided this is a feature and not a bug. It gave it a bit of that grungy depth one would expect to find in a dungeon with a dragon.

Dungeons & Dragons (commonly abbreviated as D&D or DnD) is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG), which was originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson.

Honestly, I know it was created by two dudes, doing some nerdy dude stuff in the 1970s. But, I swear it was created by two knitters. I mean, you literally sit around chatting and maybe enjoying a few snacks. Sure, occasionally you’ll have to put your knitting down to roll a D20, but it’s a match made in heaven. I’m not saying you should convince your knitting group to play D&D, but once you do, you’ll never go back.

Whether you’re knitting, crocheting, or cross stitching this square, you can download the Ampersand Dragon 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! 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

You might die, but at least knit group won’t be boring.

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