Crochet DDR mat is cute and functional

You can replace your old Dance Dance Revolution plastic mat with a mini crocheted DDR Pad. TikTok user kims_threads made a mini DDR mat using an Arduino, yarn, and conductive thread. It’s both extremely cute The following are some examples of how to get started:Functional: She connects it to the computer so she can play DDR using her hands. You can make a functional rug if you use granny squares.

Kims_threads adapted a Popular Science video tutorial on how to make an impromptu dance pad. Then she used her own skills in crochet to construct the mat. She used a needle and conductive thread to create the mat after the crochet was complete. Honestly, it’s genius. It’s great to see a female in STEM.

Kims_threads sells several different crochet patterns on her Etsy shop; if we’re lucky, she’ll upload a pattern for this one so that crocheters of the world — namely, me — can make our own cute mini and playable DDR granny square.

Kims_threads also has some other cute yarn crafts related to gaming, entertainment, and technology: Animal Crossing New HorizonsBell bag beanies, a crochet TamagotchiThe tapestry is a complex piece. Howl’s Moving CastleBalaclava and QR-code sweater. There are endless possibilities with crocheting and knitting.

Personally, I’ve just started to relearn crochet over this past weekend. My next project could be a DDR Rug.