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Giveaway: 75 Floral Blocks to Knit

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75 floral blocks to knit giveaway

Congrats to C. Allen!

This week I’ve got another giveaway from my archive of knitting books, 75 Floral Blocks to Knit by Lesley Stanfield. As the title says, this book is full of blocks — squares as well as other shapes — that include flower motifs, whether in lace or colorwork, stitched as part of the block or appliqued on top.

It’s a fun collection if you like to make patchwork blankets for babies or other people, or use them for pillows, to embellish pockets on sweaters, or any other way you like.

For a chance to win this book, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, Aug. 21. I’d love to know what your favorite flower is. Mine: zinnias.

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

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  3. Such an interesting book. My favorite are peonies (heady scent, soft petals, lush colors)! Second ate dahlias (they remind me of ladies in ball gowns).

  7. Hi I enjoy these emails, my favourite flowers are lilacs. The smell is soo awesome. Judy.

  12. Tulips are my favorite flowers. The floral blocks are beautiful. Thank you for this opportunity!

  15. I love every flower, I am partial to some, some every one from the absolute smallest to the biggest ones are all gorgeous and to be appreciated!
    I would definitely be inspired to become a better knitter with this book!

  17. These are beautifully knitted. My favorite flower is peony. I just wish they bloomed longer in the Spring.

  18. I love lavender, does it counts as a flower?
    Well, I also love roses…but all flowers are beautiful as well.
    Thank you for the giveaway.

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Christmas Sock Knitting Patterns

Why should the fireplace get all the fun? Instead of knitting stockings this year, why not whip up a pair of Christmas themed socks? These Christmas sock knitting patterns are lots of fun to make and you can wear them to holiday gatherings for years to come.

For our friends in the southern part of the world, there are the Christmas in July socks from the Kiwi Lodge – Kylie (Ravelry link). These shorty socks are covered in Christmas trees and have bright pink heels and toes for a tropical feel. There’s also an option to make a longer sock if you celebrate somewhere it’s colder.

Twin Stitches Designs (Ravelry) has a fun pattern with mix and match colorwork motifs you can use to build your own cozy Christmas socks. From the sample socks I see Christmas puddings, trucks hauling trees, Santa belts, ornaments and a couple of different borders. There may be more patterns included but the listing doesn’t say. Make a pair that matches or use different motifs on each foot for extra holiday cheer.

If you want to stick to Christmas puddings on your holiday socks, check out this cute pattern from Stone Knits. These lovely socks feature a band of puddings around the leg and a bit of holly by the toes.

These vintage holiday light socks from Grey Owl Knits by Sarah are classic looking and lots of fun at the same time. I love this color combination but of course you can make your lights and stripes whatever colors you like or have on hand. They’re worked using stranded knitting.

And if you’d like even more of a mix of patterns for your socks, try Barbara Ceglédi’s Christmas Chaos socks, a free pattern on Ravelry. The pattern includes 25 little motifs you can choose from, ranging from snowflakes and Christmas trees to elf hats, reindeer and hearts. 

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