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    Knits for Nerds: 30 Projects
    Knits for Nerds: 30 Projects
    Knits for Nerds: 30 Projects
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    Knits for Nerds: 30 Projects

    By Toni Carr

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    Patterns for Uhura’s dress, Hobbit slippers, a Summer Queen shawl, and other projects for crafty geeks . . .

    The best of science fiction, manga, and animaguiri meets knit one, purl two as knit siren and part-time roller derby girl Joan of Dark offers up an out-of-this-world assortment of knitting nerdiness. The patterns for thirty iconic clothing and accessory items inspired by popular TV shows, books, films, comics, and more—including Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Firefly—are presented alongside full-color photos showcasing completed projects, such as:

    * Lieutenant Uhura’s sexy Star Trek minidress

    * Hobbit feet slippers 

    * Firefly-inspired scarf, socks, hat, and jacket

    * Tank Girl socks

    * Hermione Granger’s secret beaded bag

    * Manga-inspired leg warmers

    * The Big Bang Theory-inspired his and hers sweater-vests

    * Lord of the Rings-inspired shrug

    In addition to a wardrobe of costume finery, hobbyists will also find instructions for practical projects such as an e-reader cover or a laptop bag crafted of checkered fabric that serves double-duty as a chessboard and carryall, as well as patterns for plush toys inspired by Star Trek, robots, and the comic book Squee! Wear your nerdiness on your sleeve with Knits for Nerds.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateFeb 21, 2012
    ISBN9781449407926
    Knits for Nerds: 30 Projects
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    Toni Carr

    Toni Carr, known as Joan of Dark #5 when she's skating with the Naptown Roller Girls, is a passionate knitter and crocheter. Toni has appeared on the DIY show "Uncommon Threads." She and her team filmed "Knitty Gritty," a show aired on the DIY network.

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    • 5/5

      Jul 26, 2013

      Knits for Nerds 30 Projects: Science Fiction, Comic Books, Fantasy by Joan of Dark a.k.a Toni Carr
      ISBN: 9781449407919
      Even though there are categories: Science Fiction, Comic Books, Fantasy, if you change the colors to something mild the patterns can be adapted for everyday use.
      There are some very easy patterns to knit, some are charted.
      Cute: baby elf hat with horns is adorable and could be used on a daily basis.
      Hand coverings in different varying lengths and patterns make it so the easy to advanced knitter wouldn't be lost making these.
      Head coverings and cape/wraps are also a high priority.
      Great for make believe or a child dressing up or for a Halloween costume.
      Let your imagination go wild and use the patterns in the book to make a whole new world.
      Glossary with pictures of how to do some techniques is at the end, very helpful and knowledgeable info there.
    • 3/5

      Oct 5, 2012

      My daughter wanted to learn to knit and thought this was way more fun than just making squares. Some of the projects are quite difficult but the instructions were clear and fairly easy to follow. A few of the projects weren't as cool looking as they sounded like they should be, but we will all be wearing hobbit feet slippers in my house this winter.
    • 5/5

      Feb 3, 2012

      I have to admit – I can’t knit. I want to but it’s just not a skill I possess. That doesn’t stop me from looking at knitting books and dreaming. Most books are just variations of the same patterns. This one, however, caught my eye with the possibility of something so outrages that I would just have to learn to knit.
      I was slightly disappointed in the patterns because they really did come off fairly normal but this book is so fun I didn’t care. It’s the perfect book. Toni Carr is witty and thoroughly entertaining. Her patterns tug at the heart of all those who just love science fiction. A good portion of the patterns are typical but have some root in a science fiction character – for example there are patterns for the signature sweater vests from the characters in Big Bang Theory.
      The patterns run from the beautiful to the silly. There is something for everyone in this book. I just need to find someone to knit for me.

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    Knits for Nerds - Toni Carr

    SECTION_1

    FANTASY

    ALCHEMY SCARF

    : DESIGNED BY TONI CARR

    I have a major nerd love for vampire fiction. I have read just about any and every vampire book out there, so it’s rare for one to take me by surprise. The YA novel Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead did just that. With an awesome twist on the vampire and dhampir legends, it really made an impression on me.

    The inspiration for this scarf comes from that series. Alchemists use a blend of science and magic to cover up when dhampirs hunt the Strigoi, the evil vampires in this world. The alchemists all have gold and shimmering tattoos on their faces that are only visible when they catch the light. Knit in a soft bamboo and silk blend yarn, this scarf features the same hidden tattoos knit in metallic embroidery thread so that the lace flower tattoos catch the light just right!

    : SKILL LEVEL

    Intermediate

    : FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

    92½ (235 cm) long and about 5 (13 cm) wide on lace pattern

    : MATERIALS

    Patons Silk Bamboo (70% bamboo, 30% silk; 2.20 oz/65 g, 102 yd/93 m): 4 skeins in #8513 4 Royal (Color A)

    DMC embroidery thread: 4 skeins in Metallic Pearl (Color B)

    Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight needles

    : GAUGE

    22 stitches and 20 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch on size 7 (4.5 mm) needles

    INSTRUCTIONS

    PATTERN_1

    With Color A, CO 28 sts.

    Row 1 (WS): P4; (yo, p2tog) to end—28 sts.

    Row 2 (RS): Knit to last 4 sts, p4.

    Row 3: P4; (k1, p5) across.

    Row 4: (K5, p1) across, ending p4.

    Row 5: P4; (k1, p5) across.

    Row 6: (K5, p1) across, ending p4.

    Row 7: P1; (yo, p2tog, p4) across, ending yo, p2tog, p1.

    Row 8: Knit to last st, p1.

    Row 9: P1; (k1, p5) across, ending p3.

    Row 10: K8; (k5, p1) across, ending k5, p2.

    Row 11: P1; (k1, p5) across, ending k1, p8.

    Row 12: K8, p1; (k5, p1) across, ending k5, p2.

    Repeat Pattern 1 seven more times.

    PATTERN_2

    Note: Color B should always be two strands held together. When changing yarns, bring a new strand from under the previous strand for a twist to prevent holes.

    Row 1 (RS): With Color A, p4, with Color B, p2, (yo, k2tog) 4 times, k2, yo, k3, sl 1, k1, psso, yo, p2, join another strand of Color A and p5.

    Row 2 (and all even rows): With Color A, k5, with Color B knit all knit sts, and purl all purl sts (yarn overs should be worked as purls) to last 4 sts, with Color A, k4.

    Row 3: With Color A, p4, with Color B, p2, yo, k2tog, (k3tog) twice, yo, k1, yo, k2, (sl 1, k1, psso, yo) twice, p2, with Color A, p5.

    Row 5: With Color A, p4, with Color B, p2, yo, k4tog, yo, k3, yo, k2, (sl 1, k1, psso, yo) twice, p2, with Color A, p5—26 sts.

    Row 7: With Color A, p4, with Color B, p2, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl 1, k1, psso, yo, k2, (sl 1, k1, psso, yo) twice, p2, with Color A, p5—28 sts.

    Row 9: With Color A, p4, with Color B, p2, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k2, (sl 1, k1, psso) twice (sl 1, k1, psso, yo) twice, p2, with Color A, p5—28 sts.

    Row 11: With Color A, p4, with Color B, p2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k2, yo, k1, yo (sl 1, k2tog, psso) twice, sl 1, k1, psso, yo, p2, with Color A, p5—26 sts.

    Row 13: With Color A, p4, with Color B, p2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k2, yo, k3, yo, sl 1, k3tog, psso, yo, p2, with Color A, p5—26 sts.

    Row 15: With Color A, p4, with Color B, p2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k2, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k2, yo, k1, yo sl 1, k1, psso, yo, p2, with Color A, p5—28 sts.

    Row 16: Repeat Row 2.

    Repeat Pattern 1 twenty more times.

    Work Pattern 2 once more.

    Work Pattern 1 an additional eight times.

    BO.

    Weave in all ends.

    HOBBIT FEET SLIPPERS

    : DESIGNED BY TONI CARR

    Hobbits are known for having big, hairy feet that protect them from the elements. They don’t even need shoes! Since, perhaps luckily, we don’t have hobbit feet, these hobbit feet house slippers will keep your toes nice and toasty with the bonus of not having to shave!

    When knit in the round, this pattern knits up very, very fast! The hair is added in later and is a great stash buster for leftover fun fur yarn or any sort of darker mohair. It’s also super easy to customize this pattern for the tiniest hobbit to the largest troll in your life.

    : SKILL LEVEL

    Intermediate

    : SIZE

    Adult women’s medium (men’s small, men’s medium)

    : FINISHED MEASUREMENT

    11 (12, 14)" [28 (30, 36) cm] circumference at cuff

    : MATERIALS

    Lion Brand Hometown USA (100% acrylic; 5 oz/140 g; 81 yd/7 m): 1 skein in #099 Los Angeles Tan (Color A)

    Patons Divine (76.5% acrylic/10.5% wool/10.5% mohair/2.5% polyester; 3.5 oz/ 100 g; 142 yd/129 m), or any other furry yarn you have lying around: 1 skein in #06013 Deep Earth (Color B)

    Four size 11 (8 mm) double-pointed needles

    Size H crochet hook

    Stitch marker

    : GAUGE

    8 stitches and 14 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch on size 11 (8 mm) needles

    INSTRUCTIONS

    With Color A, CO 24 (28, 32) sts, pm, join in the round.

    Rnds 1–7 (8, 10): (K1, p1) around.

    Divide for heel.

    K6, (9, 11), sl 8 (9, 10) sts from previous needle onto same needle, for heel, hold remaining sts on other needles for instep.

    You should have 14 (18, 21) sts on needle to work heel and 10 (10, 11) held in reserve for instep.

    HEEL

    Row 1: With WS facing, p1, k1, p2tog, p6 (10, 13), p2tog, k1, p1—12 (16, 19) sts.

    Row 2: K1, (k1, sl 1) to last st, knit final st.

    Row 3: K1, purl to last st, k1.

    Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for 3 (4, 6) more times.

    Next row: K5 (7, 9), k2tog, k5 (7, 8)—11 (15, 18) sts.

    SHAPE HEEL

    Row 1: P8 (12, 15), p2tog, p1—10 (14, 17) sts.

    Row 2: K7 (11, 14), sl 1, k1, psso, k1—9 (13, 16) sts.

    Row 3: P6 (10, 13), p2tog, p1—8 (12, 15) sts.

    Row 4: K5 (9, 12), sl 1, k1, psso, k1—7 (11, 14) sts.

    Row 5: P4 (8, 11), p2tog, p1—6 (10, 13) sts.

    Row 6: K4 (7, 10), k2tog, k0 (1, 1)—5 (9, 12) sts.

    With RS facing, pick up and k10 (11,13) sts along the side of heel.

    Knit across 10 (10, 11) sts for instep.

    Pick up and k10 (11, 13) sts along the side of heel—35 (41, 49) sts.

    Divide sts as follows:

    Needle 1: 10 (12, 14) sts.

    Needle 2: 15 (17, 21) instep sts.

    Needle 3: 10 (12, 14) sts.

    DECREASE ROWS

    Row 1:

    Needle 1: Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.

    Needle 2: Knit.

    Needle 3: K1, sl 1, k1, psso, knit to end.

    Row 2: Knit.

    Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 6 (7, 8) more times—23 (27, 33) sts.

    Measure your foot.

    Knit around to 1" (3 cm) before total foot length.

    Note: If you want the slippers to be big hobbit-feet sized, knit to full foot length before shaping toes.

    SHAPE TOES

    Row 1:

    Needle 1: Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1—3 (4, 5) sts.

    Needle 2: K1 (2, 3), sl 1, k1, psso, (k1, k2tog) three times, k1, k2tog, k0 (1, 2)—10 (12, 16) sts.

    Needle 3: K1, sl 1, k1, psso, k1 (2, 3)—3 (4, 5) sts.

    Knit one round on 16 (20, 26) sts.

    MEN’S SIZES ONLY

    Next Row:

    Needle 1: K2tog, k1.

    Needle 2: K1, sl 1, k1, psso, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.

    Needle 3: K1, sl 1, k1, psso.

    ALL SIZES

    Divide sts evenly onto two needles.

    Work Kitchener st to close toe opening.

    Weave in loose ends on WS.

    FINISHING

    With Color B, cut twelve pieces of 2" fringe. Using size H crochet hook, pull

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