The new Star Trek movie opens today. It has gotten middling reviews, but I’ll probably see it on the big screen anyway. After all, it features Benedict Cumberbatch (a.k.a. Sherlock) as the villain.
I’m no Star Trek fan girl, but I’m a big fan of the knitted items its fans come up with. I appreciate the love, effort and attention to detail that the fans are willing to invest. Really, it’s no different from the Jane Austen themed knitwear craze.
Here are a few of my favorite Star Trek themed patterns.
Criteria for selection: The pattern has to wow me in some way without creeping me out (I’m, talking to you, enormous-head-of -Captain Kirk hook rug and Zachary Quinto/Spock fan-sweater ).
Trek Girl Dress
This pattern not only evokes the sexy style of women on the original series, it also looks wearable. The skirt is a bit short, but it would probably be OK over leggings. It’s the perfect example of Trekwear that’s not just for conventions. I’m a little worried about that rolled hem though: it seems to want to continue to travel upward. Is that just my imagination?
Spock Mittens
Such a clever idea. I wonder if it affords any added manual dexterity, useful when you need to work outside in the winter. Again, this is not a sock-you-in-the-face-with-my-geekiness project. It’s subtle.
Borg Fingerless Gloves
At first glance, these look like innocent cabled mitts, but there’s something much more sinister at work. Here’s how the author describes them:
These intricate cabled gloves are inspired by everyone’s favorite villainous collective, the Borg. The travelling cables reminded me of Seven of Nine and the Borg Queen’s bodacious Borg implants – nanotubes everywhere! Make a pair for yourself or the favorite Trekkie in your life, and remember: We are the Borg. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
Junior Crew Member Onesie
It is a truth universally acknowledged that children can get away with wearing tutus, capes, and Freddie masks year round, not just at Halloween. And babies get even more leeway. I’m very tempted to knit one of these next time a friend decides to spawn.
All She Wants To Do Is Knit 
Oh, you found some good ones! I love the Borg mitts, too cool.
I was really afraid to click the link to the Enormous Head of Captain Kirk hooked rug but I did. I’ll never be the same:) I really like the Spock Mittens!
That onesie is adorable!!
That uniform is sooo cute! I should knit those mittens for a trekie friend of mine.
I’m so glad you posted this. I’m adding the Spock mittens to my holiday knitting list. They’re perfect. 🙂
Hah. I think I know someone who needs them too.
I think the Spock mittens are my favorite, less fingers to make plus and excellent joke? Awesome.
I love your post Caity and must add , “Live long and prosper.”
Awesome!
I am totally ashamed to admit it as I’m far too old, but I have a crush on Benedict Cumberbatch. He was ultra sexy as Holmes and I’m convinced that playing a baddy will just make him even more yummy. I shall now slink off ashamed for going public. And do some knitting.
Don’t be ashamed. I had a crush on Roy (of Siegfried and Roy) when I was a preteen.
Oh yeah! Love them all!
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Thanks for the mention
I love the Spock Mittens. I think I may need a pair this winter.
Haa…LOVE the Spock Mittens! Not sure how they practical they are when you need to handle things with these gloves on but they sure are funny! By the way, I just want to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogging Award ❤ I think you have a sweet blog so you definitely deserve this! To receive it, simply visit http://knitxpressions.com/2013/05/21/a-super-sweet-blogging-award/ and follow the rules to start spreading some sweetness of your own 🙂 Congratulations!
Thanks. That’s very sweet.
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Ah the lovely Benedict Cumberbatch. I am entirely of your opinion on that one. 🙂