This Pac-Man crochet blanket is easily one of the geekiest ways to stay warm this winter. The blanket was created by Etsy merchant Ki, owner and proprietor of the store AtomicBits. Ki is offering two versions of her blanket: a red Blinky and an orange Clyde.
The blankets are as detailed as they can be (the game was 8-bit, after all) and are made from anti-allergic yarn. The Pac-Man crochet blanket is two-feet square, so it's more of a throw/decoration than a functional blanket. Still, what better way to warm your legs in the winter when you're playing Xbox. In addition to the Pac-Man crochet blanket, Ki also makes Kirby, Super Mario and Dragon Quest blankets.
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