Knit neat items inspired by sassy roller derby girls with the thirty hip knitting patterns that you will find in Knockdown Knits: 30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track. Roller derby, with its cheeky players, fast-paced jams, heart-stopping pileups, and rowdy, raucous atmosphere, is just as hot as the designs in this unconventional book. The Naptown Roller Girls of Indianapolis, Indiana, share the patterns they use when they’re knitting in the off-time. On skates, they're hell on wheels; in their spare time, they've discovered that knitting is a relaxing, creative outlet.
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Knit knockout items with sassy, roller derby-inspired patterns
With its cheeky players, fast-paced jams, heart-stopping pileups, and rowdy, raucous atmosphere, roller derby is hot! This book is jam-packed with thirty hip knitting patterns designed by the Naptown Roller Girls of Indianapolis, Indiana, who are aggressive skaters and avid knitters. On skates, they're hell on wheels; in their spare time, they've discovered that knitting is a relaxing, creative outlet. Audacious and unconventional, Knockdown Knits features:
- Fun, devil-may-wear patterns for everything from fishnets to an I Love Derby sweater to a hangover kit
- Some patterns created out of sore necessity, such as ice pack covers, slings, and armpit cushions for crutches
- Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow, detailed patterns
- 100 photos and 40 color drawings showing steps and techniques
- Photos of each design modeled by members of the Naptown Roller Girls
If you've been looking for something different to sink your needles into, you'll love these edgy designs that reflect the fun, brash roller derby bravado and your free spirit.
About the Author
Toni Carr, known as Joan of Dark #5 when she's skating with the Naptown Roller Girls, is a passionate knitter and crocheter. Toni has appeared on the DIY show Uncommon Threads. She and her team filmed Knitty Gritty, a show aired on the DIY network.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Cara Hoffar
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Roller Derby and knitting? What an awesome pair! This book is fun, witty and the pictures are great. The patterns are truly original and I can't wait to try them out.
P.S. Support your local roller derby league. The ladies of roller derby are truly some of the coolest people you will ever meet!
P.S. Support your local roller derby league. The ladies of roller derby are truly some of the coolest people you will ever meet!
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is so different from the knitting books I remember from 30 years or so ago, when they were boring patterns that assumed everyone lived a Ken and Barbie life. They remind me a little of the Alice Starmore knitting books and especially the Celtic collection in that they explaini a little of the culture in addition to offering knitting patterns from that culture. With the Starmore books I own, they're all wearing apparrel and sylistic. With these, I've got some things to wear and a few things to knit for practical uses.
I'm no roller girl, but I am over 50 and I can see lots of practical uses for some of those injury-related knitting projects. I wish I'd had that pea bag pattern when I had knee surgery a couple of years ago.
To quote a friend of mine who doesn't knit or like roller derby but who read the book: What a fun book!
I'm no roller girl, but I am over 50 and I can see lots of practical uses for some of those injury-related knitting projects. I wish I'd had that pea bag pattern when I had knee surgery a couple of years ago.
To quote a friend of mine who doesn't knit or like roller derby but who read the book: What a fun book!
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Jenocide
Format:Paperback
How can you go wrong with a book like this? It has more action than any 'craft' book I have ever read before. It gives readers/knitters a great insight on the girls of the Tornado Sirens/Naptown Roller Girls league as well as some really awesome knitting crafts. I am a Fresh Meat knitter myself and it didn't leave me in the penalty box for finishing a project! There are projects for all levels of knitters.
Even my mother-in-law loved the vast variety of projects offered and the great insiders viewpoint on Roller Derby! It did however, concern her a bit about my safety when she saw all the slings, pillows and crutch pads! Knit & Skate on!
Even my mother-in-law loved the vast variety of projects offered and the great insiders viewpoint on Roller Derby! It did however, concern her a bit about my safety when she saw all the slings, pillows and crutch pads! Knit & Skate on!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun book!
Really fun book with pictures and info besides just the patterns. Made the felted star handbag for my daughter and she absolutely loves it!
Published 13 days ago by Mom736
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rockin' Book!
Knockdown Knits is awesome! It is packed full of awesome projects whether you're a derby girl or not. There are patterns for all skill levels and abilities. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Just Amy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
I bought this for my secret santa this year, she knits and was hoping for something artsy to do. She loves this book, it's her kind of style with all sorts of fun projects. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kelsey Isom
3.0 out of 5 stars
My Derby Girl didn't see much she liked.
My daughter is a Roller Girl and she didn't care for most of the items. I did make a scarf from the book that turned out fine.
Published 5 months ago by Jan Stumphf
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cool patterns!
I am making the leg warmers. So far, so good. Easy to understand directions. Looking forward to trying some of the other projects as well.
Published 11 months ago by idknittynurse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
I bought the book to help support everything Toni does for the community. The roller girls rock, I never miss a game. The coffee shop is great, my daughter loves the fish. Read more
Published on February 22, 2010 by J. Watters
5.0 out of 5 stars
Knitting & Roller Derby. Goes together like PB&J
WOW! Being a huge fan of knitting, and the various social off-shoot knitting circles that evolve from one of the most unlikely of fiber skills, I naturally had to scoop this one... Read more
Published on September 3, 2008 by D. Matlack
5.0 out of 5 stars
Joan of Dark Kix A$$
What a great book. I don't knit but my wife does. In any case, KDK is something special for Roller Derby fans. Read more
Published on August 20, 2008 by Mr.Flakes
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