Hello, my name is Kelsey and I like videogames. I also like crafts. I also like Buzzfeed. Because of these facts I have decided to start a monthly article for the Glim Glam called Nerd Craft. Get it? It’s like Mine Craft but changed to Nerd Craft...

Anyways...expect a monthly top 10 of my favourite merging of pop culture and crafting, starting with this month’s piece on CROSS STITCH.

Cross stitch is really easy to pick up, it’s relatively cheap to start and there are patterns available for every single fandom you can think of which is why I think it’s a great craft to get into and here are 10 amazing patterns to hopefully inspire you to jump on the cross stitch bandwagon:

I said I like videogames so let’s start off with a classic. Everyone loves Super Mario, and this design even comes with a motivational slogan. Perfect. This design is quite basic so should be quite easy for a beginner to attempt. Pattern available here.

Sticking to the gaming classics theme with Zelda, here is another great pattern. This one would be great as a house warming gift, or if you are like me and don’t have any friends then perfect to stitch yourself, for your own house. Pattern here.

If videogames aren’t your thing thank how about TV? This Breaking Bad pattern takes the classic cross stitch style and brings it up to date by adding Walter White. The pattern is available on etsy.

Or if fantasy TV is more up your alley check out this awesome Game of Thrones cross stitch pattern available here.

On a slightly lighter note, this epic list of spells from Harry Potter would make any Potter fan ecstatic. Find this and many other adorable geeky patterns on CloudsFactory.net.

Oh Labyrinth, what a classic film you are! I don’t think this one needs any more explanation than that. Pattern available here.

Any Ghibli fans in the house? This Howl’s Moving Castle piece is gorgeous, and the designer has many more beautiful and intricate patterns available here including my favourite Ghibli movie Kiki’s Delivery service. This pattern is super complex so probably one more suited for those with plenty of experience!

You can even find anime cross stitch patterns as demonstrated here by the awesome Sailor Moon one. #Sorrynotsorry for using another cloudsfactory pattern but they are just too cute to not share!

Because Marvel trumps DC and this is pretty epic. Linky link link.

The last one is one that is very dear to my heart. My fiancé is a scientist so I will be stitching this as a gift for him but I think that even if you aren’t into chemistry you will still chuckle when you figure out the molecule structure. Pattern here.

So those are my top picks for nerdy cross stitch, but there are so many, many more so go forth and find them. I hope you enjoyed this piece and are inspired by it. I’ll see you next month!

@CocoaLikeGnomes