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Giveaway: Knit Now!

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Congratulations to Jennie.

By the title alone this book seems like an appropriate one for the end of one year and the start of another.

Knit Now! by Candi Jensen includes patterns and projects from the first three seasons of “Knit and Crochet Now!” (formerly also known as “Knit and Crochet Today”) as well as some new projects. There are accessories, projects for the home, gifts for babies and more included in the 26 projects in the book.

You’ll also find 12 afghan block of the week squares, enough to make your own throw. A DVD included with the book shows Candi Jensen demonstrating each of the blocks (runtime is 26 minutes).

This book is a lot of fun, colorful, and just the thing to jumpstart your knitting in the new year.

If you’d like a chance to win, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day (gasp) Sunday, January 3. I’d love to know if there’s a particular project or type of project that you’d like to tackle in the new year.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, good luck and happy new year!

Comments

  1. I do not have anything in particular so far that I would like to do other than perhaps a project for myself. I have a tendency to make things for others or prayers shawls for the church.

  3. Thank you for hosting this giveaway. My goal this year is to improve my knitting skills! I know the basics and would like to start making baby hats. So I am in the process of struggling to learn how to use double pointed needles as I make my second hat. It’s not perfect but it is better than the first one and is terribly cute, if I may say so myself. This book looks like fun. I actually have one of her earlier books on scarves.

  4. I think I would like to knit an afghan this year. I tend to stick to smaller projects but would like something I can use in my house.

  7. I will be starting a fair isle cowl on Jan 7th as a mystery knit along. I have knitted a couple of fair isle projects but need to learn how not to pull the stranding yarn too tight so it won’t pucker.

  8. No particular project – just find it refreshing to see – Crochet AND Knit together in a book! Unusual from years before for sure. Kudos to Candi for that and Happy New Year – CraftGossip!!! Thanks for the opportunity! 🙂

  9. What a wonderful book. A young man I know has taken up knitting, loves it and is very good. I would love to give the book to him. Thank you for the opportunity to win this book!

  10. I will be knitting Christmas stockings for a friend. I am not sure how many or what age groups but I will enjoy doing it as my grands all have theirs.

  13. I am tackling new techniques and now knitting for myself (major change), having just finished an oversized cardigan with a yarn blend of 12 splendid fibers. With each project I make sure it contains either a new stitch or technique of which I have no experience. I have not done color work since high school (1969), which is next on my list as well as exploring other types of color-knitting techniques from past generations. Yes, I am an addict! This book certainly is one I want to include in my library.

  14. My goal for 2016 is to finish my first sweater. I have it started, but only just barely and construction scares me. 🙂

  15. I have not knitted in year’s so I would like to start with an afghan to build my skills back. Since I retired I now have time for getting back to things I love to do.

  18. Always trying to challenge myself. Something boho with fashionable fringing. Love unique projects

  22. I have just started knitting again after a year break. I have a lot of stash yarn. So for the new year I want to use as much of this yarn as possible. This book might help with the plan. Thanks for the chance.

  23. Nothing in particular.

    My great nephew saw me knitting and wanted me to teach him how to knit, he’s six years old, but a curious kid.

  32. I would love to learn to knit in the round and use double pointed needles when knitting – as you can tell, I know the knitting basics and that is it – time to move forward!

  33. I want to resume the level of knitting I could accomplish back in the 70s! I would love to have this book. Thank you…

  34. I would love to tackle throw from different blocks, wanting to start that project for some time now.

  37. I need some fresh ideas for the winter birthdays in the family–plus spring, summer and fall ones also!!

  39. Thanks for the giveaway! This year I want to tackle Norwegian mittens on size 0 to 1 needles. That will be an accomplishment for me.

  43. I am determined to learn how to knit socks in 2016! I have been collecting sock patterns, all shapes and sizes, for a few years now. I think it’s time to learn!

  45. I would love to graduate to non-flat things to knit. I think this book would really help me

  49. I always like to challenge myself with my knitting and this year I’d like to try double knitting. The one technique that really scares me is steeking , bur perhaps I’ll give it a go in the new year!

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.