Claire ([info]klayre53) wrote in [info]knitting,
2005-08-17 23:45:00
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My dice will be so happy

 

 
 
My revolt against boring dicebags... To do this weekend... Go to store... buy a zipper... sew in zipper...  Fill with dice... threaten to throw it at friends...

 

  
 

ETA: Okay.... PATTERN.. The trickiest thing about it is that you need an equilateral triangle.... 

**NOTE*** This pattern has been added to Ravelry (called D4 Shaped Dicebag).  My ravelry name is also "klayre53."
 
 

The tricky part with an equilateral triangle is that the height is not the same as the length of each of the edges.  First, decide how long you want each edge to be.  Then you take that measurement and your gauge and find out how many stitches to cast on. (for instance, I want it to be 5 inches per side and I get 5 stitches per inch, so I need to cast on 25 stitches)
To figure out the height you do: (the length of the edge/2)*(square root of 3) and use your guage to figure out how many rows you want.  Using the same example... if your triangle is 5 inches on each side, it is 4.33 inches high as measured from the bottom edge to the top point in a straight line down the middle)

Then figuring out decreases:

Take the number of rows you need-1 to get the number of rows available to make decreases (since you can't decrease in the cast on row)
Take the number of stitches you have cast on-2 for the number of stitches you need to decrease. Divide that in half to find the number of rows you need to use for decreases (decrease 1 st at each edge of row...)
Take the total number of rows total / the number of rows in which you need to decrease to find out how often you need to decrease.
If you get say... every 2.5 rows then alternate decreasing every 2nd and 3rd row, if it's 2.25 than every 2nd row three times and every 3rd row once. I round this number to the nearest quarter to make this easier and it doesn't mess with the accuracy any more than blocking can fix.
Cast off by doing a k2tog, or if you have 3 sts left: k2tog,k1,pass over.
Knit four of them. Embroider on the numbers with thread. Crochet them together. Add a zipper.
Also... this is presented for personal use only. 
Tags: finished object, pattern - misc

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[info]kightp

August 18 2005, 04:50:55 UTC 6 years ago

That may be the geekiest knitted item I've ever seen. And I mean that in the nicest possible way. (-:

[info]klayre53

August 18 2005, 04:54:33 UTC 6 years ago

Would it be geeker if I told you I bothered to write a spreadsheet in MS Excel that would automatically generate the pattern for an equilateral triangle because I couldn't be bothered to use dig out my trusty TI-83 (aka the only calculator I have) if I want to do another one at a different guage.

[info]kightp

6 years ago

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[info]ladypixel

6 years ago

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[info]klayre53

6 years ago

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[info]the_myth_eve

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[info]aibohportposie

August 18 2005, 04:52:25 UTC 6 years ago

That is so cool. I want to make one now.

[info]pookel

August 18 2005, 05:10:35 UTC 6 years ago

You rock!

[info]ladypixel

August 18 2005, 05:26:29 UTC 6 years ago

I think I just had a thought that might (barely) out-geek you.

One needs a bag to carry their character sheets, pencils, and dice bag in.

Make a larger one, line the inside, and attach a strap to two opposing points... and you then have a "die bag" to carry your "dice bag" and other needful gaming gear.

... must make dice bag... must...

[info]klayre53

August 18 2005, 13:48:13 UTC 6 years ago

I"m currently working on a d20 using same pattern i've just posted above using up my stash for the same purpose....
Or a hat... a really really nerdy hat...

[info]beckyzoole

3 years ago

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[info]silent_five

August 18 2005, 05:46:36 UTC 6 years ago

Everyone in my gaming group is SO getting one of these for Christmas.

...you are so grand, I just may propose.

[info]razornails

August 18 2005, 05:50:32 UTC 6 years ago

when you get a chance, could you post your pattern? This wouldn't make a bad gift to my gamer friends.

[info]narel

August 18 2005, 05:53:17 UTC 6 years ago

I think quite a few of the people who commented before us would definitely like the pattern as well...

Be kind to your fellow gamerknitters!

[info]narel

August 18 2005, 05:50:41 UTC 6 years ago

Oh. My. LORD. That is fan-freaking-TASTIC. Holy Jesus MR PANTS. I am awed.

And a little curious at the apparent existence of gaming knitters. Heehee!
I might have to make one myself... the dice bag I sewed years ago is a bit on the falling-apart side.

[info]silent_five

August 18 2005, 06:32:37 UTC 6 years ago

Whee, facets of geekdom coinciding-- I both knit and game. In fact, I knit while I game. :D So good to know that there are more of us!

[info]kyrthira

6 years ago

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[info]katrionastar

6 years ago

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[info]rawbery79

August 18 2005, 06:47:07 UTC 6 years ago

Must...have...pattern!

[info]yerac

August 18 2005, 07:09:21 UTC 6 years ago

Awesome 4-sider! =D

[info]foogrrl

August 18 2005, 07:35:32 UTC 6 years ago

Congratulations. That's the first time my husband has ever seen a knitted object and done the little kid "I want one" dance.

Pattern, pretty please?

[info]naelany

August 19 2005, 04:51:36 UTC 6 years ago

*laughs* I can see it now ^_^

[info]phonemonkey

August 18 2005, 11:24:32 UTC 6 years ago

Oh, I love it.

[info]nolly

August 20 2005, 04:36:29 UTC 6 years ago

Love the icon!

[info]ldyravnyarnmavn

August 18 2005, 11:46:26 UTC 6 years ago

OMG it's fantastic! Are you willing to share the pattern!?

I've been combining knitting and gaming in my own way lately. My only current source of income is doing custom knit and crochet work for members of the LARP I go to. I'm currently doing a flame themed patchwork cloak. *grin* H'ray for knitting-obsessed gamer geeks! We rock!

[info]elvenresistance

August 18 2005, 13:04:20 UTC 6 years ago

I've been watching this community quietly for a bit, but I must speak up... that is one awesome dice bag.

*looks at all the comments* And look at what started - the gamer knit society. *giggles* When geek-societies match up. Hee! I'm going to have to show this around work. I know a few people that will beg for one of those.

[info]katrionastar

August 18 2005, 19:40:11 UTC 6 years ago

"And look at what started - the gamer knit society"

Where's the LJ Community????

:p

[info]2eclipse

6 years ago

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[info]tersa

August 18 2005, 13:57:40 UTC 6 years ago

Hee. That's pretty cool.

But I'll stick with my handmade velvet dice bag. Mmmm. Velvet.

[info]needle_ninja

August 18 2005, 16:07:05 UTC 6 years ago

OMG. My inner (and outer) geek is jumping up and down for joy. Of course, I showed this to my husband, who also plays D&D, and he gave me "the look." "The look" generally means something like, "Oh, great. Something else to add to your knitting obsession. You crazy woman." Oh, well. He loves me anyway.

I am so making one of these. That is wonderful, and I salute you.

[info]naelany

August 19 2005, 04:52:51 UTC 6 years ago

*snickers* I know that look! I want to see yours when you're done!

[info]needle_ninja

6 years ago

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[info]naelany

6 years ago

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[info]nekoonna

August 18 2005, 16:19:18 UTC 6 years ago

i wanna make a D6 now. thank's for giving me a new project!

[info]sopranohannah

August 18 2005, 19:51:22 UTC 6 years ago

Wow! That's about all I have to say, because I'm completely awed.

[info]starcrossedlady

August 18 2005, 19:56:41 UTC 6 years ago

Wh00T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE!!!!!!!

[info]dragoncrafter

August 18 2005, 20:30:55 UTC 6 years ago

I think that I shall make at least three of these for Christmas presents.

[info]divinebird

August 18 2005, 22:36:59 UTC 6 years ago

Awesome. I applaud your dice bag skillz. XD Now I have to make some for my group, and I just realized the PERFECT gift for my friend's upcoming baby...

dice blocks. Dude. Just make a lining and stuff it with foam, and sew the thing up. MUCH more appropriate for gamer kids than the pastel blocks and balls you see in the store. :D

[info]kyrthira

August 18 2005, 23:09:13 UTC 6 years ago

*drools shamelessly*

You added the pattern...

I ... I love you.

[info]jayamaree

September 24 2007, 01:31:00 UTC 4 years ago

this is *awesome*

[info]p_bug

October 19 2008, 23:29:26 UTC 3 years ago

Thanks for posting! I love this. I'm gonna make it for my buddy for Christmas. It's amazing! =)

[info]bug_says_meep

March 12 2009, 07:25:27 UTC 3 years ago

I love this idea! Is there anyway you could repost the pictures that were originally here? I feel like I'm missing something between the pictures and the math...
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