Some things seem to command the crafting community's attention more than others, and Battlestar Galactica (mainly the remake) is a show that seemingly took the crafting world by storm. I found scads of Battlestar Galactica crafts online in every media you can imagine (and a few I never would have guessed).
Knitting
Battlestar Galactica is well represented in the field of knitting patterns, with patterns from the overt to the subtle, from socks to shawls. There's even a cosplay pattern, for those who might want to emulate the "racerback tee worn backwards" uniform but without actually having to wear a racerback tee backwards, check out this sweater!
I love the Cylon design on this scarflette. Very nicely designed, I love the stripes, and it looks like a very cozy thing to tuck inside your jacket in winter. I also like these stranded Norwegian-style tricolor mitts with the Cylon face as a main motif. Very nice use of whitespace in this pattern. And this Centurion hat is absolutely hilarious! Someone needs to pair it up with an Arduino Lilypad kit, and get those Centurion red lights bouncing back and forth!
In the "inspired by" camp I found several gorgeous lace patterns, all from different designers. You might not think "lace shawl" when you think Battlestar Galactica, but patterns like the Adamas Shaw, Sagittaria Shawl, and Vortex Shawl will prove you wrong.
Image courtesy Flickr/amndw2
Crochet
I'm a little bit surprised that I was not able to find any Battlestar Galactica amigurimi patterns. Maybe the characters' outfits are too similar? It's hard to say. However, I did find this great collection of armwarmers and fingerless mitts that were all inspired by the show.
Starbuck's swirly painting also appears several times in crochet projects. Here, it's the large embellishment to a nicely constructed black tote bag. And here is a version of Starbuck's swirly in crocheted hat form.
Quilting/Sewing
There are so many amazing cosplay outfits out there! Anyone who knew how much work goes into creating a cosplay outfit would never disparage a woman in cosplay as a "fake geek girl" who's just in it for the male attention. But I digress.
One of the best Battlestar Galactica sewing projects I found was this tutorial on how to modify a pair of BDU pants so that they actually flatter the female form. Everyone on Battlestar Galactica wears BDUs, but Starbuck's are tailored so that she looks attractive in them. The default fit is awful, but this Craftster member has got you covered!
I also love the attention to detail in this replica of the iconic red dress that Six wears. And it doesn't hurt that the model is totally pulling off that look, to boot!
And in the oddball department, I am in love with this Battlestar Galactica/Hello Kitty mash-up softie doll. The red stitching is a really nice touch, and I love her little blue bow!
Image courtesy Flickr/Graham Ballantine
Needlepoint/Cross Stitch/Embroidery
The word "frak" shows up in a lot of geek embroidery projects even outside the purview of Battlestar Galactica crafts. I guess it's geeky enough to be a shibboleth, but not as transgressive as the actual f-word. But looking beyond all the "frak" crafts, I found a lot of great Battlestar Galactica needlework projects.
This needlework of the ship is lovingly detailed, and I really like the clean look of the black thread on the white background. And this "Frakkin Toasters" needlepoint has the cutest little toaster you ever will see.
Other Media
I'm lukewarm on the topic of perler beads as a rule, but this Hama bead Cylon is really great. And she added a hair clip to turn it into a very geeky fascinator, which absolutely rules.
In the "Things With The Word Frack On Them," I found this hand-painted doormat. It is one of a series of hand-painted science fiction doormats. The seller also has fandom doormats for iPhones, Lord of the Rings, Dr. Who, and more.
Back in 2008, DVICE (the techie sister site of the Syfy Channel) held a crafting contest. The theme was "Make Your Own Cylon," and the winning entries were judged by Tricia Helfer and Grace Park. People sent in a huge variety of homemade Cylons in all forms of media, from cardboard to Fimo. The winning entries are amazing!
Main image courtesy Flickr/intellinuts
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