gospeedde Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 I knit sweaters and I have run out of friends to give them to so now I'm just playing around with patterns. This is an HSW commemorative sweater, with nods to all his games but A-Team. I even put an easter egg on the sleeves. I would like someone from this site to have it, but I haven't decided yet how to choose who gets it (assuming that more than one of you is actually interested). Anyway, let me know what you think. Just don't say the joystick's too small, that's a known error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Very cool! I'm sure somebody here will make you an offer. Maybe even HSW himself! Personally, I would keep it, or donate it to a noble cause if you don't sell it. Again, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z28in82 Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Very Cool, that is definately a true collector one of a kind item. I'd be interested if there was a contest to win this. BTW the wife says that you have alot of skill and you are a very talented person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph3 Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 You could start selling these in the Atari Age store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kencrisis Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 That's pretty amazing, but not exactly my style. Would you consider doing custom orders? I'd like to get a black sweater with a yellow Yars' logo on the front and nuthin' else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minorleagueguy Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Would it fit me? I wear an XXL ? minorleagueguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gospeedde Posted December 12, 2004 Author Share Posted December 12, 2004 I don't really sell my sweaters because it takes me 40-50 hours to make one (not counting however long it takes to come up with the pattern) and 15-20 dollars in yarn. It wouldn't be worth it to sell them, plus I'd feel wrong charging for them. A contest is a good idea, though. I'll try to come up with something clever. Measurements: Neck to wrist = 31 inches, Shoulder to waist = 24 inches, Body = 52 inches around, Neck = 24 inches around @z28 Your wife is my new favorite person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickybaby Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 @z28 Your wife is my new favorite person Woo hoo and I even got that in writing! :wink: My Grandfather's wife knits and as a kid I would love to sit by her and watch. I also got a lot of sweaters and picked colors myself,lol. Sadly, Never picked up on it but was always amazed at the complexity of the stuff. I can do cross stitch and do other crafts though and enjoy it very much. I am especially impressed at your sweater for a few reasons - the clarity of the letters,the tightness of the stitches, the fact that doing things on a diagonal, corners and round shapes are a real bugger and the authenticity of the charecters. It's reall a piece of Artwork, IMHO. And one of my first thoughts was "Oh $#!+ thats friggin awesome!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Gospeedde, you are a true believer. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG/Snyper2099 Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Coolest sweater EVER. [Drools] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Charles Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Great Job. You should sell these sweaters and other items you knit in this genre on Atari Age and possible Digital Press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 auction it in a charity auction, giving the proceeds to a local foundation that you feel makes a difference. Might get a nice price for it and help people out at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Wow that looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 that is truly a beautiful thing. wear that love for 2600 et right on your sleeve! im there with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigor Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Well those 3 pictures make me wonder what you were wearing while you took the second two. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Player Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Wow that sweater looks great. I agree with Liquid Sky, a charity auction would be a great way to get this into the hands of someone who really wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 That looks very nice. I think if you were to do an auction with proceeds going to charity or a contest, you'd have a lot of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariDude Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I think it looks great. The charity auction is a good idea. If not, I also like the idea of a contest although coming up with a good idea for a contest is not always easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gospeedde Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 I think the charity auction is a good idea, I just have to figure out how to set it up. I'll let everybody know when I've got it worked out. Thanks for all the positive feedback, I really appreciate it. I'm feeling all insecure about this sweater for some reason. By the way, did you notice the "secret" message on the sleeves or was I too tricky for my own good? My friends all got it, but they know to look for such things in my sweaters by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 By the way, did you notice the "secret" message on the sleeves or was I too tricky for my own good? My friends all got it, but they know to look for such things in my sweaters by now. Is it the up-side down fuji logo on each arm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 By the way, did you notice the "secret" message on the sleeves or was I too tricky for my own good? My friends all got it, but they know to look for such things in my sweaters by now. Is it the up-side down fuji logo on each arm? That's what I was wondering as well. Very cool sweater! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gospeedde Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 It is, but there's another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickybaby Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Th eone thing I am surprised by is that I don'tsee your signature in any form anywhere. You should be damn proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Jess Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 That's pretty amazing, but not exactly my style. Would you consider doing custom orders? I'd like to get a black sweater with a yellow Yars' logo on the front and nuthin' else! Yes, the Yars is too great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmeroid Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 How unbelievably cool is that?!? Superb job gospeedde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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