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Giveaway: 52 Weeks of Dishcloths

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52 weeks of dishcloths

Congratulations to Carina, Anne L. and Annette!

I love knitting things that I know are going to get a lot of use. Sweaters are great, but even as always-cold as I am, they only get used for a pretty small portion of the year.

That’s why I like knitting things for the home that we can see and use throughout the year. From blankets to pillows to dishcloths, it’s just nicer to use things that you’ve made yourself, am I right?

This week I have three digital copies of a great book all about making dishcloths to give away. 52 Weeks of Dishcloths from Knit Picks actually has 60 patterns, 33 for knitters and 27 for crocheters. They range from pretty simple to requiring a few knitting skills like lace or colorwork, and they offer lots of different styles to suit your taste.

Dishcloths are fun to knit because you get to play with different techniques on a small scale but they’re still done relatively quickly, and they’re great to have on hand for a quick addition to a hostess or housewarming gift.

If you’d like to win one of these ebooks, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, August 23. Why not tell me about something you’ve knit for your home or someone else’s home? My goal for the winter is to finally finish a big stash busting afghan I’ve been working on for a really long time.

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

Comments

  4. I’ve knit and crocheted blankets, and I’m currently working on Christmas stockings for the house.

  8. Oh yes please! This Dame would love these patterns! I am a leftie so I could practice my chrocheting left handed in the priacy of my home!

  9. I have made afghans, but when I was recuperating from surgery, made MANY dishcloths (pain pills + knitting = potential for mistakes). I have also used dishcloths to teach knitting!

  10. My sis and I knit dishcloths and sell them at her church craft sale – ALL of our profits are donated to our local animal shelter to sponsor the adoptions of homeless doggies!!! We call iurselves “Dishcloths for Doggies”. So far in 3 years we have donated almost $4000.00 – some new patterns to knit would be awesome!!!

  12. I have made ‘dish’cloths and given them many times with a pretty bar of soap for little hostess gifts or ‘just because’ gifts at Christmas time. I would love to win one of the e-books because I’d love to give it to my friend who is just embarking on learning to knit and has been making dishcloths to sell for charity at her work.

  13. I’ve knit the basic grandmother washcloths and have modified them for baby bibs too. I also love to knit sweaters and socks!

  15. I’ve been knitting a stash busting blanket, too. Every time I finish a project any leftover yarn is used to knit a few more rows of the blanket.

  17. My family and friends love the washcloths I knit. They were so disappointed the Christmas I didn’t make. Now I make sure I knit them first then I see all these beautiful patterns I start again. I also make them for a local thrift shop that they give away as gifts.

  18. Would love this sometimes i make dishclotjs into washcloths. Great for a new mom shower gift with soap and lotion adde

  19. For some reason I knit or crochet a lot of pillow covers. Maybe I’m hoping to correct buyer”s remorse.

  20. I crocheted all my flowers for my wedding and gave them away (along with yarnbombed wine bottles we used for vases) to my guests as a thank you. A lot of them are being used in various houses and offices as decor right now!

  21. I’ve knit lots of dish and face cloths. I love how quickly they knit up and the variety of patterns there are for them.

  23. I am currently working on a baby cardigan For my best friend who is expecting a baby girl this winter! Can’t wait to give it to her.

  24. Hi there, I haven’t knitted anything for the home yet, but want to start! I’ve just finished a seed stitch gaptastic cowl in a super chunky Drops andes yarn, just delicious! I’d love this book to help start me in the right direction!

  25. I have knit and crocheted oodles of dishcloths/washcloths for myself and as gifts. I also knit and crochet lapghans for charity (for which I sometimes use dishcloth patterns), and baby blankets for gifts.

  27. I knit dishcloths all the time in between projects. I love to give them as gifts.. friends always say that the knitted ones are the best they’ve ever used!

  28. I’m thinking that this would also make and awesome stash-busting afghan sampler! Make all 60 (or however many) in a coordinated color palette and seam into a funky blanket!!!

  29. I knit for my parents a throw that had A LOT of cables. They both reach for it when they want comfort. I made an afghan for a wedding gift for an aunt too.

  30. I have knit a really cool pouf/ottoman for my daughters new apartment. I also made a couple of pillows…
    Great giveaway!

  31. I love to knit and crochet. I find it very calming to relax with needles in my hands. Always looking for the next best pattern. This book looks intising.

  34. i havent knit in a long long time and would love to get back into it by making these lovely dishcloths

  35. Years ago I knit washcloths for all the ladies in my family for Christmas. I am hoping to do it again soon.

  36. I’m halfway through a cotton dishcloth right now–the second of a pair for my nephew’s first home!

  37. the most recent knitting project was a hand bag out of thick wool that I changed as I went along. I wish I would have written down what I did when I did it so I could make a duplicate!

  38. I have knit dishcloths and afghans, mostly for my own home. This would be an awesome book to win! Thank you for the chance to win.

  41. Working on Christmas gifts: infinity scarves, washcloths, cross-stitched ornaments, hats, socks, etc. I’d love to have a variety of patterns. The more projects, the better!

  47. I’ve made washcloths and blankets for the home. I’ve made many grandma’s favorite washcloths and would like to learn something different.

  48. I’d love a copy of this book. My hand knit dishcloths are full of holes and it’s past time to make new ones.

  49. I love to knit dish cloths and surprise friends and family with an unexpected “I’m thinking of you” gift.

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.