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Giveaway – Fresh Fashion Knits

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Fresh Fashion Knits from Rowan’s Studio Collection. Designs by Sarah Hatton.

When I think of Rowan, I think of classic. I think timeless, and this book doesn’t disappoint.  Out of the 20+ designs, I only found 2 that I really didn’t like and 4 or 5 that I didn’t really care to knit. A pretty good average actually.

This collection includes playful skirts, sexy tops, chic dresses, and delicate cardigans, straight off the runway and straight into innovative knitwear.

Along with clear instructions to these designs, Rowan provides the tips and techniques knitters find helpful to transform these designs into the season’s hottest accessories.

This is definitely a must-have book!

Tell me why you want it!

Giveaway ends 10.22.10!

Comments

  1. What makes Rowan books so wonderful is the UK desinger’s sense of style that sets them apart from American designers. I’d love to have this book for that reason.

  4. I have been looking for a long sweater pattern like the one on the cover of this book for ages. I saw a similar one on a lady in Los Altos, CA when I was visiting there and I’m afraid I was stalking her trying to get a closer look 🙂

  5. I am from Lithuania and we have really cold winters, they say, this year it’ll be as cold as -40C. So, fashionable and warm knits are a must here. That’s why i reaaaally want this book.

  6. I really want to expand my crafting into knitting and what better way than with some major style! Send that book my way!

  10. I luv to knit & have been doing so since I was a child, taught by my father, believe it or not! Have to have this book, luv Sarah Hatton designs!

  11. Rowan is one of the top classic knit design houses that incorporates the true sense of european flair to update rather than overpower patterns that can become out of style faster than you can knit them. Rowan is a name of quality that just brings pleasure at the word itself. Not just translated to one continents style scene, the timeless of thier patterns translate to the cutting edge of the American style scene as well. My hands tingle with pleasure at the thought of owning this book and the possibilities contained within!

  12. I’d love to have this book for all the great patterns, but in particular, the coat on the cover (cables are my friends now, thank you!) and the black(or blue, hard to tell in the photo I was online) and white sweater with the unusual sleeves.

  13. it seems Rowan patterns always call to my inner knitting designer. You know the one…the designer i would love to someday be but it prob won’t happen…. Rowan always fills those shoes so i can spend my time knitting vs trying to design! So for this reason i would adore this book!

  15. I need this book because I am looking for some great news ideas to knit. This one sounds perfect for many different patterns.

  16. I love knitting and I’m always looking for something new and fresh to make. I would love to have this book to add to my collection.

  17. I would love this book because Rowan has patterns that are just my style and I’m on a serious knitting spree recently.

  18. Now that I’ve lost all this weight, knitting something for myself other than socks is appealing!

  19. Please enter me – I would love to knit the gorgeous cabled cardigan on the cover and I’m sure there are many more beautiful patterns inside 🙂
    Thanks!

  21. That looks like an interesting book and I generally like Rowan patterns. Want the book so I can make some of them ;-). Thanks!

  23. I want this book because knitwears have become so fashionable lately. Then again, I think knitwears have always been very fashionable, just that people forgot. I knit and I like fashion. This book will be a constant reminder for me that to knit is the best thing that I have picked up. Knitting fashion for the win!!!!!!!

  27. I would love to get these patterns. I knit all year long for my 4 children, 4 step children and 20 grandchildren. They love Rowan.

  31. I would like to win it because I haven’t seen it before, and I know that anything from Rowan is definitely worth having!!

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.