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60 More Quick Baby Blankets review

Betty is getting this one!

Last week I told you about the great new book 60 More Quick Baby Blankets, and this week I’m giving you a chance to grab a copy.

If you have babies on your knit list, or like to knit for little ones for charity, this book has a great collection of patterns for a variety of techniques and skill levels.

If you’d like a chance to get a copy of this book, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, Oct. 22. I’d love to know if you have a favorite pattern for baby blankets (mine is a diamond brocade pattern I first knit from a pattern shared by my grandmother when I was in high school).

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

Looking for more Baby Knitting patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

Comments

  4. This book would be perfect for me! I’ve knit or crocheted a different pattern for every baby I’ve made a blanket for. No specific favorite as of yet.

  5. Sarah, I bought this book after your review last week and I want to tell everyone that it has some really great patterns in it. I see many in here that I want to make, most of them larger for around the house, but right now it’s so hard to choose. If you like to give baby blankets (or bigger) for gifts, this will be a good book for you – and Christmas is just around the corner!

  7. So many babies and so little time. I love to give handmade gifts to friends and work family when a little one is expected. New ideas are always welcome. My favourite isn’t a blanket, it’s a cocoon. I found a very simple one that I’ve modified and everyone loves them.

  8. This would be a great book to have for the grand babies and great grand babies! Thank you for the opportunity to win.

  11. I enjoy knitting for babies and toddlers, and have gifts on hand for new arrivals. I certainly would enjoy using new patterns for baby blankets (or bigger sizes for nappers!)

  12. I’m a senior and I like to knit and crochet baby blankets for grandbabies of friends also the little gift shop of our local little hospital. This book would be so wonderful to have!

  13. I tend to make classic cabled blankets for babies but the patterns in this book look so fun! I KNOW my new great-nephew could use a new blanket or two for the winter. Thanks for the chance to win the book!!

  14. I would love to have a book of updated patterns for baby blankets, as the one I use currently is from my mother, who was knitting blankets for all of us in the 60’s and 70’s!

  16. I love to change it up and use different patterns all the time. This book would be a great addition to my library. Thank you for a lovely giveaway.

  17. What a treasure trove this book would be for me. I love patterned blankets for babies so would be honored to win a copy of this book. Love your giveaways. TY.

  18. I just finished Daphne’s Blanket and love the look. My other favorite is Grandma’s dishcloth, many ways to alter. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

  20. I love to knit baby blankets and because there are so many great patterns out there, I like to knit a different pattern each time I make one. Thanks for offering the book.

  22. I have a tendency to craft the one big granny square blanket, making it slowly bigger as the baby gets older before I’ve finished the gift

  24. My favorite pattern is a k4, p4, four-row checkerboard with garter stitch borders. The pattern has no wrong side. My aunt made them for my children, and I took up her torch. Recently, a friend asked me to mend the one I’d made for her son in 1979. It had a large hole about 3″ x 5″, with many broken strands! I still had some leftover yarn from that very blanket, so I made two checkerboard patches, tied off all the ends, and put a patch on both sides.

    I’ve recently won a book from you, so don’t put me in your drawing. Thanks for your blog!

  26. I love a simple garter stitch blanket as it can be squished by little fingers and bounce back .This book would be a welcome addition to our church mission projects; thank you for a great giveaway.

Have you read?

Vintage Bed Socks Knitting Pattern – A Cozy Little Gift Project With Old-Fashioned Charm

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a pair of handmade bed socks, isn’t there? They are practical, pretty, and just the sort of project that feels like it belongs beside a cup of tea, a good film, and a basket of wool that is pretending not to be overflowing.

This vintage Bed Socks knitting pattern is one of those sweet little patterns that still feels useful today. Originally from the Jaeger Hand-Knit Series No. 44, the design features a simple garter-stitch foot, a ribbed cuff, eyelet holes, a crochet chain tie, and little tassel-style pom-poms at the front. The original pattern even describes them as “a very acceptable present,” and honestly, I don’t think much has changed there.

These would make a lovely handmade gift for someone who is always cold, someone recovering or resting, or anyone who appreciates a bit of old-fashioned comfort. They would also be beautiful as a Mother’s Day gift, a winter birthday present, a Christmas stocking filler, or a “just because you deserve cozy feet” project.

The pattern itself is delightfully simple in construction. The socks are knitted flat, beginning at the lower edge, with the foot worked in garter stitch before moving into the ribbed upper section. The decorative eyelet row allows for a crochet chain cord to be threaded through, and the finishing tassels give the socks that charming vintage look. The top edge is finished with a row of double crochet, which adds a neat handmade touch.

The original measurements list the socks as approximately 10½ inches from the top to the lower edge of the heel, with a 9¾ inch foot length, and the pattern notes that the size can be adapted. As with many vintage knitting patterns, modern knitters will want to check gauge carefully and choose a soft yarn that feels comfortable against the skin. A cozy wool blend, soft acrylic, or washable yarn would all work depending on whether you are making these for everyday use or as a special gift.

I especially love that this pattern has that “giftable” quality without being a massive project. It is small enough to feel achievable, but still special enough that the finished pair looks thoughtful. And let’s be honest, handmade socks with pom-poms are always going to beat a last-minute candle from the supermarket.

The PDF version has been cleaned up and formatted for easier reading while keeping the original vintage design intact. It also includes a modern pink mockup image and the original vintage scan, so you get both the historical charm and a fresh idea of how the finished socks could look today.

If you enjoy vintage knitting patterns, cozy handmade gifts, or quick projects that feel useful rather than just decorative, this sweet little bed socks pattern is a lovely one to add to your collection.

You can find the Vintage Bed Socks Knitting Pattern PDF in the CraftGossip Etsy store.

For supplies, this is also a nice stash-friendly project. A soft yarn from Mary Maxim or Amazon would work well, and if you make pom-poms regularly, a small pom-pom maker is one of those inexpensive tools that saves a surprising amount of fiddling.