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Giveaway: Color Wheel Knits

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Congratulations to Susan!

How many of you have knit a Color Affection shawl? Or at least know what I’m talking about? This gorgeous stripey Garter Stitch shawl was a huge hit on Ravelry, and is still super popular, with more than 13,000 people having knit it. (I haven’t yet, but it is definitely on my list.)

The designer, Veera Välimäki, recently released (in English, it had been out in Finnish for a while) a whole book of similarly simple but really beautiful designs in Color Wheel Knits: Knits for Hand Dyed Yarns.

The sections of the book focus on different colors and include garments and accessories for men, women and children, all using tonal hand-dyed yarns.

The book is lovely, the knits are inspiring and I’m sure you’ll want to knit some of them, too, if you’re the winner of this giveaway!

The prize here is an ebook copy of the book (not print), and if you’d like a chance to win leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, July 20. I’d love to know what your favorite color is. And go ahead and tell me if you’ve knit a Color Affection, too (or more than one, no judging here).

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

Comments

  1. Hi everyone! I’ve never knit a color affection shawl before but I am itching to try it! My favorite colors are warm tones so I really love yellows and reds especially!

  2. I have not knitted one of these yet but when I do I will start with blue my favorite color.

  3. I would love to knit a Color Affection shawl. I am a ”cherries and berries” girl – my favourite colour is rasberry red / pink

  4. I have not knit a Color Affection; I spend too much time knitting for little ones. Favorite color (at the moment!) is green.

  8. I have been gravitating more toward blues lately. I knit a Color Affection shawl a few years ago. My father-in-law went to a yarn store when on a business trip and the staff helped pick the pattern and colors. It is very striking with orange, purple and turquoise. I might never have put those colors together, but it has made me more experimental with colors and putting them together.

  10. .I have not knitted the shawl, as I have still not recovered from knitting a christening shawl for my daughter (34 years ago) to have a go. Favourite colour has to be purple like amethyst.

  11. I don’t have a favorite color but I tend to gravitate more towards bright or bold colors! I haven’t made the Color Affection Shawl yet, but it’s on my list!!

  13. I haven’t knit the shawl yet but when I do it’ll be in shades of grey and black 🙂

  14. Who hasn’t knit a Color Affection!?!? I made a summery version with light blue, off white and pale yellow…very beach-y…and still one of my favorite knits. I LOVE Veera’s patterns and didn’t know the English translation of her book had been released. Yay!!!

  16. I have not made a color affection shawl yet but recently made four shawlsfor the ladies at the symphony. I can’t afford to renew my subscription, so it was my good-bye gift to the ladies I had talked to for the past decade.
    Blue has been my favorite color since the day I was born. Thank you for the chance to win.

  18. Such a pretty shawl, I have not knit this. It would look good in so many colors, I’d have to really think about that….typically I choose earthy greens, grays, blues, etc. Thanks for the chance to win.

  19. Hello.
    My favorite color is purple.
    An I have not yet knit a Color Affection Shawl….

  21. I’ve always admired Veera’s unusual design. Never knitted anything of hers just yet, but would like to make a child & adult sweaters and a shawl. I love all the earth tone colors. No purple please, as I am blond! 🙂 Thank you for the giveaway

  24. This shawl is in my RAV queue and I can just imagine it in all the shades of grey that are my fav… starting with a lighter greyish cream color, on down to a deep charcoal. It is a beautiful design and I would love to win it, so I can make it as a gift for my sister in law.

  25. The Color Affection shawl has been in my queue for a while now. I’d love to knit one in grey and purple!
    lindarumsey on Ravelry.

  26. I did not knit a Color Affection because I had the impression that it would have been a long knit. But I did a Different Lines and I loved it! I follow Vera and her work on revelry. My favorite color at the moment is green. Emerald green!
    patmom on Rav

  27. I haven’t knitted a Color Affection shawl yet but do have the pattern. Current fave color is Raspberry!
    OrangeSmoothie on Ravelry

  28. What a beautiful shawl! I love blue but could see this pattern in soft browns and greys. I’ve actually spent the past few weeks looking for a new book of patterns and haven’t had any luck. This looks right up my alley!

  29. I’ve started a Color Affection twice but got distracted both times. Maybe one of these days I’ll get it done!

  30. I haven’t knit it yet, but have done a similar with some yarn in colors that I wouldn’t have chose myself. But they went well together- I enjoyed seeing the results, and it was a good stretch. I do enjoy colorplay, and gravitate to jewel colors.

  34. So many colors to choose! All time favorite though is red. I have not knit one yet.

  35. I’ve bookmarked many of her designs on ravelry. Favorite color – in yarn anyway….would be all the shades of grey.

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.