The Geekish Reader

Title:   Knits for Nerds Author:   Toni Carr Source:   NetGalley Synopsis: 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 inside Knits for Nerds . The patterns for 30 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. 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 (and knit!) your nerdiness on your sleeve with Knits for Nerds . Best. Pattern. Book. EVER!  If you couldn't already tell that I was a bit of a geek, ...

Title:   Super Scary Crochet Author:   Nicki Trench Genre:   Crafts, Crochet Patterns Pages:   112 Published:   August 2011 Synopsis: (via Amazon) If you are bored of cute and sweet crochet, then you will love Nicki Trench’s gruesome, spooky and downright disturbing collection of zombies, witches, murderers and more. There are four chapters of characters who have committed all kinds of unforgivable deeds. The first chapter, Scary Families, has creepy relatives who definitely believe that blood is thicker than  water, such as the Queen of the Vampires, complete with felt crown and lace detailing. In Famous Scaries, meet classic characters like the Headless Horseman, who has crocheted blood spurting from his neck, and his horse Hades, made in jet-black yarn. The Living Dead is a macabre mix of werewolves, witches and the clinically insane, while the Deathly Companions chapter has murderous villains and even a shrunken head. As wel...

Project:   Baby Blanket for my friend Joy - for baby shower she was attending. Yarn:   Bernat Baby Softee in Pale Pink with multi coloured trim Pattern:   My Own Ravelry Link