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Giveaway: Cozy Knits

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Congratulations to Jane S!

Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere this week, and we can already feel it coming where I live. The days are still pretty warm, but cool evenings and mornings remind us of what’s to come.

It’s prime knitting season, too, if you’re looking to keep warm when the weather turns cold, so I thought it would be appropriate to give away a copy of Cozy Knits by Tanis Gray. This book includes 50 quick and easy projects from a range of knitwear designers using Cascade Pacific and Pacific Chunky yarns.

There are hats, mittens, cowls and scarves, sweaters, shawls, shrugs and gift ideas all included in this collection (see the full roundup on Ravelry).

There are a lot of ideas here and something you’re sure to like, to knit for yourself or to get started on gift knitting for the holidays.

If you’d like a chance to win a copy, leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, September 28. Why don’t you tell me what’s on your needles right now? As I write this I’m sort of between projects, with a bulky shawl blocking on the floor and about to cast on a hat for my daughter.

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

Comments

  6. Hats for my grandchildren, an owl hat, a minion hat, a cyclops hat and a kitty hat. Also hope to start a jacket/cardigan for myself with Lion Boucle yarn I got years ago from Yankee Dollar store.

  7. Way too many things are on my needles! And I just cast on something new over the weekend — a dress for my 3 yo.

  8. Right now, I’m making new covers for some throw pillows, then I’m going to be looking for projects for Christmas gifts.

  11. i would love to get this book! I am new to knitting and have a dream about knitting a sweater one day. currently i am knitting dish cloths. i have a bunch of different patterns i would like to try but first i am starting with the classic knit stitch.

  13. A jumper with some cables for the coming winter as I am sure it is going to be a bad one as we had no summer to speak of.

  17. I am working on a hooded sweater with kangaroo front pocket for my nephew who is almost two! Am going to put a contrasting monogram on the front-almost done!

  19. I have several things on my needles now, including an afghan, shawl, toddler hat, leaves for roses, and a dishcloth. I usually have several projects going at once.

  22. Right now I’m working on a few hats for my Dad. He loves the hats I knit for him because they are nice and warm for winter!

  33. What a lovely book! I already see myself knitting something cute from the patterns described in the book! My first thing to knit would be a pair of warm mittens.
    Love your web-site and creative ideas.
    Cheers,
    Okszana

  35. I currently have a shawl on my needles, that’s about half done. It’s currently an extra appendage, and I sneak in a few stitches wherever I can, so I can finish it. I also have the last square to an afghan on another set of double-points, that I’d like to finish, because I’m tired of looking at it!! It still needs to be put together, and then I’ll have to put the edging on. The book that you’re giving away will give me plenty of fresh ideas for the Fall and Winter. We’ve already been getting hit with lows in the 40’s up here. so a book like that could be very useful about now!! Thank you for the terrific and helpful giveaway!!

  39. I’m knitting socks for hubby for Father’s Day … maybe by NEXT Father’s day, lol! I’m also knitting him a pillow — got the front half done!

  42. Hi Sarah..
    I have a wrap in my needles….
    Also a hook into a scarf, and I’m waiting
    for a KAL to begin.
    Mmmm….cozy knits.

  46. Right now I have a pair of socks and a shawl in the making. Thanks for the chance to win this book, it looks like a really good one! 🙂

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.