Thursday, January 31, 2013

news flash, I'm kind of a nerd.


I know this may come as a shock to you, but...I am kind of a nerd.

Or rather, I am a nerd about very specific things.  Two of the things I'm nerdiest about are fiber arts (knitting/crocheting/spinning) and anything Tolkien-related.

Enter Nerd Wars.

Nerd Wars is a game on Ravelry (social networking site for knitters/crocheters/spinners/weavers).  In short, there are different teams based around different genres of nerdiness, and there are challenges based on different categories.  Some of the teams include Team Tardis, for Doctor Who fans, Team Space Alliance, for those who love Star Wars and Star Trek, and Team That's What She Said, for fans of NBC comedies like The Office and Parks and Recreation.  Members of each team earn points by participating in these challenges-- usually by making something that can be somehow linked back to their team's theme.  (This is the simplified explanation-- if you'd like more information about Nerd Wars, check out the official Ravelry group.)

I joined Team Precious.

So basically, I'm going to be knitting and crocheting and spinning a lot of Tolkien-themed projects over the next three months.  I also love Star Trek and The Office and Parks and Rec, but I think my aesthetic fits best with Team Precious.  I can make lots of hobbit-y, woodsy things-- like a knitted and crocheted version of Rosie Cotton's wedding circlet.

because obviously this is going to be a highly practical piece of knitting.
This round of Nerd Wars starts tomorrow, February 1st. 

I am very, very excited.

What are you nerdiest about?

55 comments:

  1. That is going to be the most adorable knitted item ever. I'm so, so excited about this! I'm automatically nerdy because of my love of science. But I also love the original Star Trek because I have such great memories of watching them with my daddy. They were very controversial in their day particularly when it came to speaking out against racism.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yaaaay! I'm super-excited about it too. And aw, what a sweet memory to have! It's true, all of the Star Trek series have done a lot to promote equality and peaceful coexistence. It's one of my favorite things about the whole concept behind Star Trek!

      Delete
    2. why your name is anonymous?

      dont forget to visit me back ya sist

      Download Film Bioskop Terbaru 2019 INDOXXI LK21

      Delete
  2. It's cool, I'm a nerd too ;)

    Love the sound of this group! and can't wait to see what you produce! I think I would be team precious too, unless there was a Potter group!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Heehee, yes! Knitting nerds for the win. And I don't want to cause hysteria, but.... there is totally an entire Harry Potter House Cup group on Ravelry, with different challenges for different classes. How cool is that!

      Delete
  3. Replies
    1. Thanks Lisa! I think it's going to be a good time. Thanks for stopping by!

      Delete
  4. hi.. my friend recommend your website. and i think it's nice. your article is great
    please visit my website too Mesothelioma research and guide

    ReplyDelete
  5. Wow, your website are great. I enjoy reading your post. Please also visit my website Kontraktor Piping Bekasi.

    ReplyDelete
  6. I think this article will be very useful to the reader, because it can provide very useful information and helpful at all of course, and I think, Google also will just love articles that are good and able to provide a great value for the benefit of visitors. And I hope I will also be able to become a great writer like you. Thank you for sharing!
    Situs Download Film Terbaru 2017 Gratis Subtitle Indonesia
    Download Film 2015
    Download Film Gangster


    ReplyDelete
  7. Nice information. Thanks for the information.

    please visit my blog Contoh Surat Penawaran Barang atau Produk

    ReplyDelete
  8. I'm being lazy to comment, so I hope you can revisit my article. I am very grateful if you want to visit my blog below. If I may, I expect your suggestions and criticisms to make my blog better. Oh yaa, on my blog there are ads, I am also very grateful if you can click on the ad a maximum of 2 times only. thanks. This is my third article:
    Mengatasi laptop terlalu panas
    Mengatasi modem tidak konek internet
    Cara mengetahui password wifi

    ReplyDelete
  9. nice information:-) this is my site
    find many car wallpaper here
    Gulffile.com

    ReplyDelete
  10. Pernikahan yakni perjalanan baru untuk bangun satu rumah tangga dan jasa pembuatan mebel bandung. Hampir sebagian besar semuanya system yang berjalan dalam bangun rumah tangga dan keluarga berjalan jasa pembuatan furniture di bandung. Oleh karena itu, rumah untuk pengantin baru bukan hanya jadi satu ‘jasa pembuatan mebel di bandung’, tetapi juga jadi sisi paling penting dalam satu jasa pembuatan sofa di bandung. Geser dari rumah orang-tua, kost-an, apartment, ataupun kontrakan jadi tinggal bersamaan pasangan di tempat baru yaitu satu hal yang mengasyikkan dan penuh semangat pesan kitchen set bandung.

    Mengatur perabotan baru, bikin peralatan, beli pajangan dan terdapat beberapa lagi jual kitchen set bandung. Selain itu harap diperhatikan juga tempat warga Indonesia buat kitchen set bandung. Resep jual sambal roa di surabaya Asli Enak Banget – Bagi anda selaku orang asli Indonesia pasti sudah tidak asing lagi dengan makanan yang bercitarasa jual sambal roa di jakarta. Hamil muda merupakan periode awal sebelum masuk dalam periode kehamilan yang panjang. Periode ini sangat menentukan seberapa cara cepat supaya hamil. Cocok untuk menggendong bayi yang sudah bisa duduk sendiri atau usia sekitar 6 bulan hingga bayi seberat 15 kg.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Ketika Anda tidak ingin hanya mendapatkan penghasilan dari pekerjaan kantoran yang Anda lakukan, ada baiknya Anda mulai merintis beragam Jenis Usaha Yang Menjanjikandi rumah. Namun demikian, sebelum memulainya, perhatikan beberapa hal seperti berikut agar usaha sampingan yang dilakukan berkembang dan memberi banyak keuntungan. Kerja Sampingantentu menjadi pilihan orang-orang yang ingin mendapatkan penghasilan tambahan diluar penghasilan tetap yang dimilikinya, ini juga berlaku untuk remaja terutama bisnis mahasiswa. Namun demikian, pada saat menjalankannya, bukan berarti pekerjaan diluar pekerjaan tetap bisa dilakukan tanpa masalah. Apakah anda seorang mahasiswa yang sedang bingung dalam mencari ide Bisnis Yang Cocok Untuk Mahasiswa untuk memulai sebuah usaha atau bisnis sampingan sembari menempuh pendidikan di perguruan tinggi? Ingin tahu Cara Belajar Seo Untuk Pemula ? Simak artikel berikut! Pernahkah Anda mendengar atau bahkan mengetahui apa itu SEO? SEO atau Search Engine Organization memang sangat erat sekali hubungannya dengan komputer dan teknologi internet.
    Sekarang ini, banyak sekali cara mendapatkan pulsa gratis dari internet, tapi kamu juga harus berhati-hati karena banyak juga cara yang menipu dan sama sekali tidak menghasilkan pulsa sepeserpun. Tapi tenang, kali ini saya sudah mendapatkan cara yang terbukti dapat menambah pulsa kamu dengan menggunakan smartphone dan sangat terbukti membayar usernya.

    MediaGarda.com

    ReplyDelete
  12. I think the article is very interesting to read and dn can be new and good information for reference as well as nice color display and fast loading web
    Please visit this
    Financing Companies in the World
    Bathroom Sink Vanity Combo
    Wood Flooring Ideas For Living Room

    ReplyDelete
  13. Kalo mau Streaming atau nonton animenya di
    Chikanime

    ReplyDelete
  14. thank you for making a very interesting blog, please visit my blog and hope it is equally useful
    Baca manga dan manhwa bahasa indo
    Mangasusu.us
    Download game visual novel
    IshtarBlogger

    ReplyDelete
  15. Download Anime OST
    Download OST Anime
    Download Anime Music
    Download Anime Opening & Ending
    Download Anime Theme Song
    Sekai Music - Download Anime OST

    ReplyDelete
  16. This is an excellent blog. First time come here but i was impressive by theme and contain of this blog. Hope your blog will grow more and more in future.

    Sekai Lyrics

    ReplyDelete

thank you so much for visiting, and for your thoughts! x