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Gorgeous Glass Sculptures Look Like In-Progress Knitting

Nicole is a former Editorial Intern at Make: She is a long time maker and previously worked for Instructables.com (Penolopy Bulnick). Every day she is inspired by something new and wishes there was more hours in the day to make!

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July 12th, 2016July 11th, 2016

Caroline Milne has created a series of knitting-based sculptures using a decidedly non-knitting material: glass!

3D Knit Your Own Clothes with Kniterate

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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June 29th, 2016June 27th, 2016

You might say that the relationship between textile production and computing has always been a little close-knit.

How Punch Cards and Arduino Close the Gap on Hacked Knitting

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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May 26th, 2016June 26th, 2017

You can still use punch cards to operate knitting machines, but a few groups are now bringing the technology full circle by hacking knitting machines so that they may be operated digitally via an Arduino.

Play War with Nathan Vincent’s Life-Size Crocheted Army Men

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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February 16th, 2016February 12th, 2016

Nathan Vincent uses yarn to create remarkable works that challenge our expectations of the materials, as well as the imagery he depicts.

5 Christmas Stocking Projects

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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December 18th, 2015December 23rd, 2017 1

Give the gift of a handmade Christmas stocking and you’ll become part of someone’s holiday memories.

Make Show-Stopping Netflix Socks

By Nick Normal

Nick Normal

I'm an artist & maker. A lifelong biblioholic, and advocate for all-things geekathon. Home is Long Island City, Queens, which I consider the greatest place on Earth. 5-year former Resident of Flux Factory, co-organizer for World Maker Faire (NYC), and blogger all over the net. Howdy!

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By Susan Speicher

Susan Speicher

I’m a mechanical engineer by trade, a crafter by choice. My mother taught me to sew and I’ve been knitting, crocheting, crafting and making ever since. I’ve participated in and led demos at HackPittsburgh and Make:PGH, and you can see my latest projects on Instagram.

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December 17th, 2015December 18th, 2015 3

They’re clever. They’re cozy. Obviously, we had to make some for ourselves.