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Giveaway: Knits at Home

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Knits at Home giveaway

Siaron is the winner.

Knitting for your home is a lot of fun because it shows anyone who visits that you are a knitter. From pillows to throws to doorstops and chair covers, there are a lot of different ways to use knitting in your home decor.

Knits at Home by Jacqui Small (which was published in England as The Knitted Home), goes from basic patterns and stitch patterns all the way through learning how to measure your own furniture to make knit covers for anything you want.

It’s a pretty book that’s sure to spark some ideas for ways you can bring more knitting into your home.

If you’d like a chance to win this book, leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, April 3. I’d love to know if you have any knit home decor right now or what you might like to make in the future. I have a big knit throw that I love and some knit pillows that come out every now and then.

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

Comments

  3. Dishcloths, double knit hot pads and placemats, textured throws. Always looking for more inspiration!

  6. I have made a number of afghans and I have knit them as gifts for people for special events.

  9. I make throws as gifts, and as of yet have not kept one for myself.Finished a knitted sampler throw for my sister for this past Christmas. Maybe one day.

  11. I have a pillow form, but haven’t found the right pattern to use with it. I’ve also always loved chunky-looking throws, such as the one on the cover of the book in the giveaway. I really would love to have throws to use for different seasons of the year. This book looks wonderful, and I thank you for offering it to us!!

  12. I’ve knit afghans for all my children, now I’m ready to knit a new one for me. Thinking about a big knit type throw. Just have to decide color.

  13. im making a bath mat and pillow covers and trying to design a bedspread and curtains.
    i have half a cover made for my sewing machine. was thinking of trying to make those fabric baskets for the dressers/shelf units.
    so many things to make. thx for having so many contests

  14. I’ve been wanting to knit and this is the year!! The book looks perfect for me to get started!!

  15. I just moved into my new home so am eager to decorate w/ new colors! The nicest hand knit item I have is a gorgeous afghan made for me by my knitting buddies. They each did different square. It’s a treasure!!

  16. I made a large knit throw which I carry in the car in the winter time and a thick knit bed for my cat which he loves. Thank you for the opportunity to win this wonderful sounding book!

  17. I’ved made some throws before and gived them to my daughters but I would love to make a big one with bigs needles and big yarn.
    Thank you for this giveaway!

  21. I recently made a fringed pillow for my sofa. I really love this book and I am excited about this giveaway! Thanks for this opportunity!

  24. I have a beautiful white afghan on my couch. Of course my cat thinks I made for her.

  25. I have a couple of throws and some Christmas stockings. I’m hoping to make some cushion covers in the near future.

  26. My little apartment is embellished with one knitted cushion and one knit throw. Mom’s house, which is much larger, has cushions, bolsters, throws and a bedspread that I’ve made for her. Rav shows all the patterns from this book, and there are some great ones! Geometric Cable Throw and Ridge Rug are so unique, they’d be the first I’d want to make.

  28. I have several chair and sofa cushions that could use some knit covers! Thanks for the chance to win.

  31. We’re getting ready to move, so I’ve turned my attention to knitting for staging. I just finished a throw with an uber-chunky yarn that is beautifully folded up. I can’t wait to move so I can actually use it! With a dog and four kids, I know the throw would not stay “stage-able” for long if I let life happen to it. Also crocheted a new rug for the same room, using old sheets. There’s a pouf pattern in Knits at Home I would love to try next!

  33. I have a knit pillow and plans for making another.

    Thanks for a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

  35. I really need to make new pillow covers! Ours are all ripped! I just haven’t had time to make them yet.

  36. Well, I have a couple of afghan projects waiting for some fateful day. What I do finish are pillow covers. Love to fit older pillows with vibrant new covers, usually oversized medallions.

  38. I’ve knitted an afghan for the living room during the chilly winter months.

  40. I have lots of cushions and blankets that I’ve kitted over the years – they make a house feel like home!

  48. I made a blanket last year and has been a great hit in the family. Everybody loves it!

  50. I love to knit simple things so I made a cotton rug some time ago. Made of t-shirt yarn and knitted on 15 mm needles. Very quick, lacey and fun!

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.