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Research & Reviews, Weekend Builds »

[26 Mar 2011 | One Comment | ]
Crochet Stretch Sensor Experiments

Here are a few tests of crochet stretch sensors (and some more knit sensors for comparison) as I try to determine the method that works best for me.

Weekend Builds »

[6 Mar 2011 | One Comment | ]
Making Knit Stretch Sensors

This week my order of Nm10/3 Conductive Yarn from Plug and Wear arrived. I immediately started making some samples of the knit sensors I blogged about a few weeks ago.

Weekend Builds »

[27 Feb 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
Project: Anglerfish Theremin Plush

Awhile back I purchased a couple of Gakken Mini Theremins to play with. Here is an experiment with putting one inside a crocheted anglerfish plush.

Research & Reviews, Tutorials & DIY »

[29 Jan 2011 | No Comment | ]
Knit and Crochet Sensors

One of my goals for 2011 is to learn to knit and crochet. I love the look of handmade yarn projects, and lately have been seeing more and more using soft circuits. Here are a few techniques I’m hoping to try once I get the hang of some needlework basics.