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Giveaway: Geek Knits

September 7, 2015 by Sarah White

geek knits giveaway

Congratulations to Connie K!

I have a feeling there’s a bit of geek in all of us. Maybe not the traditional, sci-fi reading, D&D playing, “Star Wars” quoting geek, but the sort of a geek who is really passionate about something that other people outside of that world don’t understand. Maybe you’re a knitting geek like me, or maybe your passion runs to other pursuits.

Either way, geekery should be celebrated, and a variety of different kinds of geek are translated into knits in the super fun book Geek Knits by Joan of Dark.

Show off your love of Doctor Who, Star Trek, Game of Thrones, Sherlock, role playing, comic books, chess and more with these Geek Knits , 30 patterns, which do lean heavily of science fiction and fantasy but are still a lot of fun even if you’re not a huge fan of those genres.

What makes this book even more fun is the models, luminaries of geek from a range of sources. See George R.R. Martin with a knit dire wolf, or Neil Gaiman modeling a Holmes-style deerstalker. Teryl Rothery models Cthulhu fingerless gloves, and Adam Savage tries to trap a knit dragon (as well as modeling a lovely sweater covered with muggle artifacts inspired by Arthur Weasley’s love of muggle technology).

There’s even a knit Bunnicula, which was almost enough to make me want to keep this book for myself.

But I’m giving away my copy to one lucky geek, so if you want a chance to snag this one leave a comment here before the end of the day Sunday, September 13. Why don’t you let me know what kind of geek you are?

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing and good luck!

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Comments

  1. Lizzie G says

    September 7, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    This looks like too much fun!

  2. Debbie M says

    September 7, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    I would love to win.

  3. Kim says

    September 7, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    Eager to see this book!

  4. Jamie Wilde West says

    September 7, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    I’m a geek of all trades, from Star Wars to Star Trek, from Lost to Revolution, from MST3K to Riff Trax, from Ham Radios to Computers, from The Walking Dead to Dawn of the Dead, from Robot Chicken to The Big Bang Theory, from DC Comics to Marvel, from Dr. Demento to Weird Al, from Stan Lee to Frank Miller and from Crochet to Sewing.

  5. ?tempus fugit?'fugi' (@fugitive247) says

    September 7, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    This “Geek Knits” book sounds so doggone awesome! To give one an idea of what kind of knitting geek I am, last winter I improvised a gorgeous beaded knit scoodie and gauntlet set which was inspired by Dark Link from “Legend of Zelda” game series fame. My intarsia Alien Head motif is pretty cool, too. Feel free to browse the Dopeless Knitter board on Pinterest. =) https://www.pinterest.com/fugitive247/dopeless-knitter/

  6. Alexandra M says

    September 7, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    Sometimes these theme books have lovely hidden gems. I made a beautiful lace shrug from a twilight themed book. (not a fan of that silliness, but lovely pattern)

  7. lindarumsey says

    September 8, 2015 at 3:50 am

    I’m a big fan of both Star Wars and Harry Potter so I guess that makes me a geek! I have even knitted Star Wars cushions for my son.

  8. Helen King says

    September 8, 2015 at 11:03 am

    This looks awesome! I would love to win this.

  9. Susan Samuel says

    September 8, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Definitely a Game of thrones geek. Would love to win this.

  10. Quilty says

    September 8, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    Fun book! Would love to win it 😉 I’m a quilt geek!

  11. katy says

    September 8, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    It’d be easier to say what kind of geek im not at this point lol
    So many fandom’s so little time I would love this its actually on my books to get list

  12. Theresa K says

    September 8, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    This looks like my type of book. I LOVE science fiction. I have been a Star Trek fan since the original series. Love Star Wars. Love cute alien figures. This book sounds fabulous.

  13. Roylene Neal says

    September 8, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    I would so love to get this book so if I don’t win I will be buying!

  14. Karey says

    September 8, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    Oh this book is perfect!! My husband is a huge Star Trek fan! I’m more of a Stargate fan but we both watch a lot of sci-fi together!

  15. Kathleen K says

    September 8, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    would like to win this

  16. Mary Helene says

    September 8, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    Oh my I am Geek enough to want this fabulous book.

  17. fred52 says

    September 8, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    Great book!! I’m a huge fan of GoT, Star Wars and SF!

  18. Connie K. says

    September 8, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    Star Trek and Big Bang Theory are my faves but I am an old school geek from way back.

  19. Martha Donley says

    September 8, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    I am a big Dr. Who geek

  20. kyiri says

    September 8, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    I just love everything sci-fi and fantasy related. I’m also a huge gamer. I would love to cosplay someday.

  21. Kiri says

    September 8, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    Geek of various literary series, dnd, math and science and crafts and finding things out.

  22. Jane S. says

    September 8, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    What am I NOT a geek about, that’s more the question. 😉

    What a fun book, thank you for the chance to win a copy!

  23. Debby says

    September 8, 2015 at 11:24 pm

    Love this! I am a math geek and love all things geeky! Why not geeky knits!

  24. Valerie Carpenter says

    September 9, 2015 at 4:59 am

    Huge Harry Potter geek here…but I also love Dr. Who, Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, LOTR/Hobbit, etc.

  25. Mindie W says

    September 9, 2015 at 8:49 am

    Love to knit. Tend to geek out on Dr Who.

  26. Maureen says

    September 9, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    I don’t know about being a geek. I love to read. This would be a great book

  27. Sheila says

    September 9, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    I’m a geek of many colors, which shift over time. At the moment I’m into scifi, paranormal, and post-apocalyptic stories.

  28. Katy M says

    September 9, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    I’ma geek-enabler to my lovely husband! x

  29. Amy McGlynn says

    September 9, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    I am an equal opportunity Geek.

  30. Deanna says

    September 10, 2015 at 12:28 am

    Fan of Star Trek, Star Wars, Dr. Who, Merlin, and Star Gate. The book looks like fun.

  31. Ellen Toothacker says

    September 10, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    I’m a geek that goes way back to Hack.

  32. Renee G says

    September 12, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    This books looks great.

  33. Carmen N says

    September 12, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    I love Star Wars, Star Trek and HP … among a few others. I’m not as geeky as some but consider myself geeky “enough” LOL

  34. TK says

    September 13, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    I’ve loved Star Wars since I saw the very first one in the theater all those years ago!

  35. amchart says

    September 13, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    I’m a knitting pattern tech editor geek!

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I’m trying to include more knits for kids in my posts because I know a lot of people do a lot of their knitting for the little ones in their lives. 

This child’s striped vest from Lion Brand Yarn is not only cute and great for kids who might find a full sweater too hot, it’s also an easy project if you’ve never knit a garment before. 

Lion Brand rates it as level 2 easy/beginner +, probably just because there’s a little shaping and seaming invovled, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. 

The pattern comes in three sizes that are meant to be for ages 6, 8 and 10. The finished chest measurement is 30, 31.5 or 33 inches, which is 76, 80 and 84 cm respectively. This makes the vest a little roomy and makes it easy to slip on over a T-shirt or other top. 

It’s worked in two pieces from the bottom up, with the neckband and armhole bands worked in the round after the body pieces are sewn together. One benefit of knitting stripes on a project like this is that it’s easier to make sure your pieces are the same length because you can just count the stripes (it’s also a little easier to seam because you’re always lining up the stripes). 

If you’re knitting the smallest size, you only need one skein each of the two colors you choose, and for the larger sizes you will only need two, making this project a pretty good value. The suggested yarn is Color Theory, a worsted weight acrylic yarn that comes in 18 relatively muted colors. Of course you can use any worsted weight yarn you like. Keep it acrylic for easy washing or use wool to make this a warmer garment for kids who live in cooler climates. 

You can grab the pattern for free from the Lion Brand website, or get a kit that includes the yarn you need (and needles if you don’t have them already). I think this would be a great basic to knit a kid for back to school in their school colors, or make it holiday with red and green, or whatever colors the child likes. 

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

 

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