Sewing is a bit arcane for people, like myself, who aren’t particularly good at it. I can sew badges onto a Girl Scout uniform and hem pants if pressed, but create a whole new article of clothing?

Crochet is all the rage these days. The hobby, I know from personal experience, is soothing and satisfying. So it’s not surprising that people absolutely love it. And now, if you’re a nerd and you ...