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Nik Whitehead

@sharikkamur

Lecturer, science communicator, crafter, boardgamer, SF fan, SCAdian (Baronesa Ysabella-Maria de San Lazaro O.P.).

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It’s a fun simple technique with huge potential. The scarf was just a crazy idea I had one evening to use up the remnants after making a shawl.

22.01.2025 21:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you went to university/college
1. What was your career goal when you started? Particle physicist.
2. Your initial major? Physics & theoretical physics.
3. If you changed majors, what did you change to? Astronomy & astrophysics.
4. What do you do now? Teach HCI & data science at university level.

22.01.2025 21:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wibbly-wobbly Timey-wimey pattern by Nik Whitehead A stealth scarf for the Dr Who fan who wants to be a little more subtle. The scarf is made in filet crochet using 840m of double-knitting wool with a 3.5mm hook.

Alternatively you can do something similar using filet crochet, as I did with my Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey Scarf design (on Ravelry - www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...)

17.01.2025 00:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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How To Make a Graph for a Crochet Picture Afghan How To Make A Picture Graph Afghan Making a picture afghan isn’t that difficult as long as you get the

Graphi the designs in whatever colours and sizes you want, then use 1 cell = 1 sc/dc to build the pattern. thecrochetcrowd.com/make-graph-c...

17.01.2025 00:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a leather jacket says " i say we take off and make the entire site from orbit " ALT: a man in a leather jacket says " i say we take off and make the entire site from orbit "
22.11.2024 09:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s what I found. Grammar was not in fashion during my formative years and most of what I know comes from learning French grammar. I’ve often wished I’d learned Latin in school because I’m sure it would have made learning Icelandic easier.

20.11.2024 09:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I found the Latin one rather disappointing, only covering the present tense. That said, I’m not particularly good with languages and gender and case really throw me.

19.11.2024 21:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A bronze and gold dragon head brooch embroidered with beads and sequins.

A bronze and gold dragon head brooch embroidered with beads and sequins.

Random craft projects: Dragon brooch kit from Rosie Embroidery. I bought this kit as it looked fun to do, so it will be a gift.

17.11.2024 13:59 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Space: Above and Beyond was an excellent series.

16.11.2024 22:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Title slide for Exotic and Hypothetical Stars talk. A yellow-white star with an accretion disc fading into red.

Title slide for Exotic and Hypothetical Stars talk. A yellow-white star with an accretion disc fading into red.

Testing testing… Might as well start with what I’ve been up to recently. Last night I was in Cardiff.

16.11.2024 00:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I really enjoyed the Stonehenge and Chaucer exhibitions. Looking forward to visiting more.

15.11.2024 23:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0