Knits For Nerds

With the holidays approaching faster than we are ready for, it's time to start thinking presents, so we are highlighting some for you!

If you are a knitter, and have nerds or geeks on your list.... then you need the Knits for Nerds book!  Knit them something awesome for Christmas.  If, however, you have a knitter on your list....then you should purchase Knits for Nerds for them as a gift!!

 

This book was created specifically for people who love: sci-fi, fantasy, comics, and manga!

 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--are presented alongside full-color photographs 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 (and knit!) your nerdiness on your sleeve with Knits for Nerds.

Overall this is on my list because:
1. I am on knitter, and always love knitting patterns to have on hand.
2. I am a nerd and want some of these!
3. I have nerds on my list who would go nuts for some of things made for them!

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Knit Like a Pirate with 19 FREE Pirate Knitting Patterns

Arrr, and ahoy there mateys. It's that most felicitous day of the year, the time when every captain, first mate, cabin boy and boatswain, talks like the pirate they are. And in honour of that fine event we're offering up a list of free knitting patterns that will help you to not just talk like a pirate, but knit like one too.

* Skull & Crossbones beanie or toque.

* Mittens fit for a pirate.

* Pirate Queen's Booty Bag.

* Arrrgyle Socks.

* Pirate Captain's Hat (child sized).

* Gunner's Cap.

* Jollyfish Pirate Fish Hat.

* Skull & Crossbones cushion cover.

* Pirate Skull Pouch.

* Captain Pugwash and Cut Throat Jake stuffed dolls.

* Skull and Crossbones ski hat.

* Black & White Stripe / Skull Pattern Illusion Scarf

* Skull & Crossbones tea cozy.

* Blanket fit for a pirate.

* Skull & Crossbones knit hoodie (child sized).

* Pirate's Rum Cozy

* Knit & Felted Tricorner Captain's Hat

* Striped "bandana" style hat with built in eyepatch.

* Child's Pirate Costume.

The Force Awakens Knitting Patterns, 7 More FREE Star Wars Patterns

That round up of 35 Star Wars knitting patterns which we published a few months back has been a really popular post. With a new movie on the scene, there are of course lots of new patterns out there in the internet. So we hunted down 7 free knitting patterns that featured characters or patterns inspired by The Force Awakens to share with you. Just a little something to help keep you busy until Rogue One hits theatres in December.

* The Force Awakens Toque / Hat

* BB-8 Beanie Hat / Toque

* BB-8 hat with antenna

* BB-8 stuffed doll

* Vest Pattern (inspired by vest Rey is wearing in the final scene of the Force Awakens)

* Kylo Ren Knitting Pattern (turn it into design for a sweater or a scarf or?)

* Storm Trooper Beanie (in honour of Finn)

6 Final Fantasy Knitting Patterns

Any other fans of Square Enix's Final Fantasy series out there?

I love the look of the Final Fantasy characters. Those cute little Black Mages! Squee!

I've always been a big Final Fantasy fan, from the original NES release, to the renaissance of Final Fantasy 7 on the PS1, to Final Fantasy Online on the PS2, to the current releases on the XBox One and PS4, the Final Fantasy video game series has been a huge part of my life.

Previously I created a round up of 16 Final Fantasy Crochet Patterns, and thought I should probably create one for the knitting patterns that I found.

There aren't as many knitting patterns as crochet patterns, but here are some to get you rolling:

1. Final Fantasy Black Mage Chart
2. Final Fantasy Red Mage Chart
3. Shadow From Final Fantasy 6
4. Final Fantasy Fables Croma Colour Chart
5. Chocobo Pillow Final Fantasy
6. Rinoa Heartilly Armlets

May The 4th: Make Your Own Death Stars

Star Wars is huge in our house, all 5 of us watch the movies together.  Due to our love of Star Wars, I have written about some Must Have Star Wars Products, previously.


1. Crocheted Death Star
2. Knitted Replica Death Star
3. Crocheted Death Star Beanie & Slouch Hat
4. Free Crocheted Death Star Plushie
5. Cozy Side Of The Force (Knitting Pattern)
6. Father Of All Pillows (Crochet Pattern)

If you like these, than don't miss out on our Star Wars Perler Bead Patterns, our Star Wars Crochet Patterns, and Star Wars Knitting Patterns.

61 FREE Video Game Themed Amigurumi or Stuffie Patterns to Knit and Crochet

CROCHET

* Angry Birds Red Cardinal and Green Pig

* Big Daddy Bouncer from Bioshock

* Claptrap from Borderlands 2

* Red Knight from Castle Crashers

* Black Mage from Final Fantasy

* Giant Fat Moogle from Final Fantasy

* Chocobo from Final Fantasy

* Moogle 9" from Final Fantasy

* Tonberry from Final Fantasy

* Moogle Doll Pattern from Final Fantasy

* Cactuar from Final Fantasy

* Magnetic Katamari from Katamari Damacy (actually magnetic, seriously brilliant)

* Cute Little Kirby with Super Mario Hat

* Sackboy from Little Big Planet

* MegaMan from MegaMan Battle Network

* Enderman from Minecraft

* Snow Golem from Minecraft

* Creeper from Minecraft (articulated)

* Minecraft style Squid

* Another Minecraft Enderman, this one with long squiggly arms

* Minecraft Cube-Style Pig, Sheep and Cow

* Minecraft Magma Cube and Slime Cube

* Minecraft-style Sheep

* set of four Pac-Man ghosts

* Pea Shooter from Plants vs. Zombies

* Pokeball from Pokemon

* Companion Cube from Portal

* Nabbit from Super Mario Bros. U

* Toad from Super Mario

* Waddlewing from Super Mario Bros. U

* Monty Mole from Super Mario

* Goomba from Super Mario Bros.

* Super Mario Mushroom

* Boo from Super Mario

* Bombomb from Super Mario

* Chain-Chomp from Super Mario

* Raccoon Mario from Super Mario Bros. 3

* Super Mario, himself

* Bowser from Super Mario

* Fire Flower from Super Mario World

* Yet Another Mario Mushroom Pattern

* another Goomba from Super Mario

* Bob-omb from Super Mario Bros.

* another cute Super Mario Mushroom

* Piranha Plant from Super Mario

* Whomp from Super Mario

* Cheep-Cheep from Super Mario

* Blooper from Super Mario

* Wiggler from Super Mario

* Another Super Mario from Super Mario Bros.

* Koopa Troopa from Super Mario

* Yoshi from Super Mario Bros.

* Zergy from Starcraft

* Overlord from Starcraft

* Baneling from Starcraft

* xBox 360 controler 

* Link from Legend of Zelda


KNITTING

* Minecraft style Sheep

* Keychain-sized Super Mario Mushroom

* Goomba from Super Mario Bros.

* Boo from Super Mario Bros.

Space Invaders Knitting Patterns

I loved Space Invaders when I was younger, and still have a soft spot in my heart for it.  So I love these Space Invaders knitting patterns.  I rounded up 21 Free Knitting Patterns.

1. Space Invaders Hat
2. Space Invaders Scarf
3. Space Invaders Bag Chart
4. Space Invaders Converti-Mittens
5. Space Invaders Tam
6. Space Invaders Chart
7. Space Invaders Chart
8. Space Invaders Ornament
9. Space Invaders Christmas Stocking
10. Double Knit Pot Holders
11. Space Invaders Wrist Warmers
12. Space Invaders in a Bubble Gum Sky Dishcloth
13. Space Invaders Scarf
14. Space Invaders Hat
15. Knitted Space Invaders Beanie
16. Invading Your Ear Space
17. Baby Space Invaders Hat
18. Old School Space Invaders Scarf
19. Space Invaders Sweater
20. Space Invaders Wrist Cuff
21. Space Invaders Sock Pattern

Totally Trektackular Round Up AKA Star Trek Knitting Patterns

Star Trek has a bit of a resurgence since the new cast has taken over the Enterprise.  I have been surrounded by Trekkies my whole life, so while I wouldn't consider myself a Star Trek fan until the new group, I have watched many hours of it over the years.

I thought I would share some Star Trek Knitting Patterns with my fellow geeks!  Also look out for the crochet patterns as well!

1. Star Trek Pot Holders
2. Star Trek Junior Onsie
3. Star Trek Enterprise Dish Cloth
4. Beer Koozie
5. Star Trek Socks
6. Star Trek Uniform Beer Koozie
7. Deep Space 9 Baseball Hat
8. Vulcan Lyre Pot Holder
9. Star Trek Command Pillows
10. Knitted Glasses Case
11. Fingerless Mittens
12. Ships of Star Trek Hat
13. Borg Fingerless Gloves
14. Dishcloth and Hot Pad
15. Trekking Hat
16. Star Trek Square
17. Baby Trekkie Washcloth
18. Spock Ears
19. Scotty's Hat
20. Spock Chart
21. Where No One Has Gone Before Cowl
22. Live Long and Keep Warm Hat
23. Capt Picard Would Wear These Socks
24. Uhura Wrap
25. Starship Enterprise
26. Vulcan Salute Pot Holder
27. Guinan Hat
28. Montgomery Scott's Hat

Looking for some more geeky knitting inspiration? Check these out!
	GEEK KNITS  Thirty fun geeky knitting projects; Cthullu fingerless gloves a Sherlock Holmes style Baker Street Hat, a Star Trek Themed "Communicator Purse", Tom Barker's infamous Doctor Who scarf in sock format, a tardis patterned "Blue Box Scarf", and much more.  Find it here.
	KNITS FOR NERDS Thirty nifty nerdy knitting patterns, including hobbit feet slippers, a space princess hat complete with iconic buns, "Aim to Misbehave" jacket (this coat is of course brown), manga robot mecha legwarmers, the classic time traveller scarf, a Gryffindor themed book bag, and more.  Find it here.

Must Knit Mario Patterns

Mario and Luigi are favourites in our house, throughout the family.  We love to play all the games, so I thought I would do some round ups for knitting and crochet patterns for them.  Here are our Must  Try Knitting Super Mario Patterns.  And don't miss out on the Crochet Patterns too.

1. Mario Mushroom Mittens
2. Mario Mushroom Wrist Warmers
3. Mario Brothers Scarf
4. Mario Question Box
5. Mario Washcloth
6. Double Knitted Scarf Pattern
7. Mario Transformation Hat
8. Mario Frog Wash Cloth
9. Mario Scarf
10. Super Mario Vest
11. Frog Mario Beanie
12. Tanooki Mario Chart
13. Mario Square
14. Super Mario Mushroom Keychain
15. Villian Scarf
16. Super Mario Mushroom Toy
17. Super Mario Dishcloth
18. Goomba
19. Boo
20. Super Mario Hat pattern
21. Princess Toadstool Socks
22. Luigi's Mansion Hat
23. Bowser Hat
24. Dudley The Sad Bomb
25. Mushroom Pulse Warmers
26. Yoshi Hat
27. Chain Chomp Hat
28. Goomba Hat
29. Luigi Washcloth
30. Princess Peach Washcloth
31. Bowser Washcloth
32. Yoshi Washcloth
33. Boo Washcloth
34. Toad Washcloth
35. Goomba Washcloth
36. Wario Washcloth
37. Peach Double Knit Scarf
38. Yoshi Beanie
39. Bob-Bomb
40. Goomba Hat

86 Epic Dr. Who Knitting Patterns

Do we have any Dr. Who fans in the group? We love all things geeky even if it isn't exactly gaming! I found 86 Epic Dr. Who Knitting Patterns that I thought you would love.

I also have a 40 Epic Dr. Who Crochet Patterns that I found as well.

1. Season 12 Scarf
2. Dr. Who Jelly Belly
3. Dr. Who Scarf
4. Official BBC Scarf Pattern
5. Dr. Who Knee High Socks
6. Dr. Who Selbu Cuff Chart
7. Tardis Square
8. Dr. Who Scarf Inspired Bookmark
9. Tardis Kindle Cover
10. Reverse Polarity Socks
11. Dr. Who
12. Morris & Sons Dr. Who Scarf
13. Tardis Scarf
14. Season 15 Scarf
15. Tiny Posh Knit Scarf
16. Dr. Who the Angels have the blue box
17. Dr. Who Logo Scarf
18. Dr. Who Logo Dishcloth
19. Dr. Who Wrist Warmers
20. Jayne Style Hat
21. Dr. Who Ribbed Cowl
22. Jelly Baby? Dishcloth
23. Don't Blink Dishcloth
24. Rassilion Seal Dishcloth
25. Adipose Dishcloth
26. K9 Dishcloth
27. Whovian Fair Isle Sweater
28. Bow Ties Are Cool
29. Cyberman V2 Dishcloth
30. Scarf Inspired Cushion Cover
31. Scarf Inspired Sweater
32. iPod Cozy
33. Dr. Who Tardis Afghan
34. Mommy's Little Dalek Jumper
35. Dr. Who Knitted Tie
36. Star Whale
37. New Old Who Scarf
38. Knitted Sonic Screwdriver
39. Whovian Mittens
40. Tardis Dishcloth
41. Bigger On The Inside
42. Insulate Hat
43. Insulate Mittens
44. Extremiknit
45. Knitted Dalek Cloth
46. Police Box Sox
47. Mini K-9
48. Dr. Who Logo Dishcloth
49. Tardis Wrist Warmers
50. Tardis Phone Cozy
51. Tardis Hat
52. Bowties Are Cool Socks
53. Reversible Tea Kettle Cozy
54. Dalek Dog Sweater
55. Tardis Scarf
56. Tardis Travel Coffee Cozy
57. Amelie's Tardis Socks
58. Tardis Beanie
59. Tardis Mouse
60. Tardis Scarf
61. Tam of Rassilon
62. Bokaclava - Monster Monster
63. Tilting Tardis Cowl
64. Dalek Egg Cosy
65. Coffee Press Cosy
66. Eleven's Sonic Screwdriver
67. Weeping Angel Socks
68. Dalek Shawl
69. Rose Tyler's Boomtown Scarf
70. The Ood Chart
71. Pinstripe Ten Scarf
72. Rose Tyler's Fingerless Mittens
73. The Police Box Hat
74. Wilf's Hat
75. Time Travel Scarf
76. Fez Toilet Paper Roll Cover
77. Police Box Chart
78. Tardis Tissue Box Cover

79. Tardis iPad Cover

80. Police Box Hat

81. Tardis Hat

82. Eleventh Bow Tie

83. The Snowman Cometh

84. Tardis Pillow

85. River's Diary Knitting Pattern

86. Tardis Logo Scarf

Disclosure:  Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Looking for some more geeky knitting inspiration? Check these out!
	GEEK KNITS  Thirty fun geeky knitting projects; Cthullu fingerless gloves a Sherlock Holmes style Baker Street Hat, a Star Trek Themed "Communicator Purse", Tom Barker's infamous Doctor Who scarf in sock format, a tardis patterned "Blue Box Scarf", and much more.  Find it here.
	KNITS FOR NERDS Thirty nifty nerdy knitting patterns, including hobbit feet slippers, a space princess hat complete with iconic buns, "Aim to Misbehave" jacket (this coat is of course brown), manga robot mecha legwarmers, the classic time traveller scarf, a Gryffindor themed book bag, and more.  Find it here.

Star Wars Knitting Patterns

You know that at And She Games we love all things Geeky! Of course, we love Star Wars (who doesn't?), we even have a whole section on it!

I love knitting and drooling over crocheted products, and we also know that our readers love the patterns! So we have a whole totally geeky crafty section you can check out as well!

We decided to do up some Star Wars round ups, with all things Star Wars related.  This is our knitting one, but be sure to check out our Star Wars Crochet Round Up, if you love crocheting!


1. Fairisle Pattern Charts
2. Storm Trooper Golf Club Cover
3. Star Wars Hat
4. AT-AT Knitting Chart
5. Storm Trooper Hat
6. Star Wars Empire Beanie
7. Double Knit Scarf
8. More Star Wars Charts
9. Jedi Square
10. Lars Home
11. Rebel Alliance Hat
12. Death Star
13. Lightsaber Chop Stick Cozy
14. R2D2 Beanie Hat
15. Baby Yoda Sweater
16. R2D2 Kids Hat
17. R2D2 Beanie
18. Erik's Imperial Logo Hat
19. Fettish
20. Felted Baby Yoda Hat
21. Rebel Alliance Cushion
22. R2D2 Hat
23. Yoda Hat
24. Felted Baby Light Saber
25. You Seek Yoda Hat
26. R2D2 Beanie
27. Yoda Baby Bottle Cozy
28. Yoda iPod Cozy
29. Yodagurumi
30. Mace Windu's Jedi LightSaber
31. Felted Light Saber
32. Life Sized R2D2 Cozy
33. Yoda Buddy Blanket
34. R2D2 Can Cozy
35. Princess Leia Hat

Disclosure:  Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Looking for some more geeky knitting inspiration? Check these out!
	GEEK KNITS  Thirty fun geeky knitting projects; Cthullu fingerless gloves a Sherlock Holmes style Baker Street Hat, a Star Trek Themed "Communicator Purse", Tom Barker's infamous Doctor Who scarf in sock format, a tardis patterned "Blue Box Scarf", and much more.  Find it here.
	KNITS FOR NERDS Thirty nifty nerdy knitting patterns, including hobbit feet slippers, a space princess hat complete with iconic buns, "Aim to Misbehave" jacket (this coat is of course brown), manga robot mecha legwarmers, the classic time traveller scarf, a Gryffindor themed book bag, and more.  Find it here.

Free Minecraft Knitting Patterns

I don't think there are too many folks out there who aren't fans of Minecraft (or who have family members who are fans -- my kids are obsessed!) There are so many Minecraft fans out there that I thought doing a Minecraft Knitting Pattern Round-Up would be something people would find useful.

So here are some amazing things you can easily create if you happen to know how to knit...

1. Minecraft Creeper Stuffie
2. Minecraft Hat
3. Minecraft Creeper Dishcloth
4. Minecraft Creeper Hat
5. Minecraft Socks
6. Minecraft Blanket
7. Minecraft Knitting Charts
8. Minecraft Pickaxe
9. Creepers All Around Hat
10. Creeper Stocking Cap
11. Minecraft Creeper Fingerless Gloves
12. Minecraft Dirt Block Dishcloth
13. Minecraft Beanie
14. Minecraft Sheep
15. Minecraft Inspired Hat
16. Minecraft Steve
17. Minecraft Bucket Dishcloth
18. Diamonds to You Hat
19. D-Boned Hat
20. Cute Creeper Hat
21. Enderman Hat

A Game of Yarns: Sixty Fantasy Themed Crochet & Knitting Patterns for Game of Thrones and Beyond

Here is a round up of fantasy themed patterns to knit and crochet. Most of these are based on Game of Thrones, but all would be perfect for you fantasy gamers out there.

If you are looking for more Knitting Patterns check out the 50 Must Try Knitting Patterns from The Knit Wit by Shair.

Free Knitting Patterns
1. Stark Direwolf Illusion Scarf
2. Game of Thrones Blanket
3. Winterfell Cowl
4. Stark Sigil
5. Stark House Sigil Chart
6. Greyjoy Kraken Chart
7. Winter is Coming Dishcloth Pattern
8. Arryn Sigil
9. Aryas Water Dancer Cowl
10. Direwolf Mittens
11. Winter is Coming Scarf
12. Winter is Coming Scarf 2


Knitting Patterns to Buy
1. Dannis Mitts
2. Dannis Gloves
3. Devlish Dragon
4. House Stark Mitts Kit
5. House Lannister Mitts
6. House Baratheon Mitts
7. House Targaryen Mitts
8. House Mormont Mitts
9. House Tully Mitts
10. House Arryn Mitts
11. Night's Watch Mitts
12. House Greyjoy Mitts
13. House Tyrrel Mitts
14. Banner Scarf
15. Game of Thrones Mystery KAL
16. Direwolf Sigil of Stark House Hat
17. Socks for Stannis
18. Kissed by Fire Socks
19. Storm's End Shawlette
20. Roses for Margaery
21. Winter is Coming Shawl
22. Winter's Stag Mittens
23. Lady Catelyn Cardigan
24. Wolf Spirit Hood Knitting Pattern


Free Crochet Patterns
1. Fierce Little Dragon
2. Viking or Dwarven Beard
3. Baratheon - Medieval Fantasy King
4. Dragon Smaug
5. Winter is Coming Banner
6. Stark Scarf
7. Night's Watch Banner
8. House Targaryen Banner
9. House Baratheon Banner
10. House Stark Banner
11. The Targaryen Dragon Scale Bikini Top


Crochet Patterns to Buy
1. Dragon Wyvern
2. Dragon Scale Dice Bag
3. Dragon Egg Plush
4. Viking Helmet
5. Khaleesi Tank Top Daenerys Shirt
6. Stark Direwolf
7. Baratheon Stag
8. Lannister Lion
9. Targaryen Dragon
10. Four House Sigils
11. Queen of the Seven Kingdoms Shawl
12. Night Flyer
13. Here Be Dragone


And be sure to check out our round up of 72 Gaming Patterns to Knit & Crochet for all things gaming related.

Dungeons & Dragons, Knitting and Cookies...

There's this blog I read somewhat regularly, My Adorable Small Town Life. I've been visiting the blog for over a year now and today just happened to notice a few old posts about playing D&D. Hey, wait a minute, this girl is a gamer! Oh sure, there were hints that the author was a fellow geek. I mean not everyone blogs about the Harry Potter scarf they knit, or bakes a mean Pi Day pie. Discovering that this fellow Canadian blogger who routinely posts tasty looking recipes, is also a closet gamer just made my day. Now if I can just convince her to guest post!

In the meantime sneak over to her site and check out how she knit herself a handmade dicebag....

...and created D20 shaped dice cookies!

And if there are any other lifestyle bloggers out there who also happen to dabble in the geek side of things, I'd love to hear about it!