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Giveaway: Knitting Magazines

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Congratulations to Krista!

I spent part of my weekend going through a stack of knitting magazines I hadn’t looked through yet, and I have a few I’m ready to part with.

These have been thumbed through, so they’re not in perfect condition, but they’re perfectly readable and usable for all your knitting inspiration and education needs. They’re actually all pretty recent to.

The giveaway this week, then, is as follows:

  • Vogue Knitting Fall 2015
  • Interweave Knits Winter 2016
  • Love of Knitting Winter 2015
  • Folk Knitting 2015
  • Knit/Purl Fall/Winter 2015
  • Cast On Winter 2015/16

All will go to one winner.

If you’d like a chance at these, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, Feb. 21. I’d love to know if you subscribe to any knitting magazines and if so, which ones. I obviously get a lot, and I buy a few on the newsstand, too. KnitScene is probably my favorite, though, which may be why it’s not among those listed here.

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

Comments

  2. Since Borders closed, no big book store near me so not many new knitting or crochet magazines for me. I’m subscribed to Vogue Knitting which I love. That knitting Folk look like something I would enjoy.

  3. I do not have a subscription to knitting magazines. I pick them up sometimes when I am in the bookstore.

  6. I would be so lucky to receive them!!!! Your generous for donating them 🙂 I sp not have any magazines I mostly stick to ravelry :)however now I want to check out knit scene 🙂

  7. I don’t have any subscriptions because I haven’t found one magazine I like consistently to subscribe. Winning this collection would help me look at a variety to see if they have info/patterns in them that I would like enough to subscribe. Thank you for this offer!

  9. I buy them sporadically, usually online. I am rethinking that because this month I can’t figure out why I can’t print my cross stitch patterns off zino (they changed the format!).

  10. I do subscribe to 1 Magazine, although its about to expire, Let’s Knit. My husband and I are both on disability, so due to limited income, I won’t be able to resubscribe. I really will miss the Magazine. Having these Magazines would be Great! ????

  15. I do not subscribe but do buy them when I see a pattern I would like. I am in a knitting group where several members do have subscriptions and we share our magazines for inspiration. These would be a great addition to our library.

  16. I subscribed to Interweave Knits and Knitscene for a couple of years, but have let my subscriptions lapse. I pick up a copy of a few of the others now and then, but would love to have the collection you listed. Thanks for this fabulous giveaway!!

  18. I do not subscribe to knitting magazines at the moment. I have in the past. I do so ever subscribe to Knittey.com , an online e-magazine. I also belong to revelry.com.

  20. I used to subscribe to Verena and Vogue Knitting but my income dropped and they were a casualty. I love looking through issues and learning things or seeing patterns that I didn’t notice the first time.

  21. I do not subscribe to any knitting magazines but I do follow many knitting communities online and search for free patterns and follow on Pinterest to see what others have been making.

  22. I don’t have a subscription to any magazine now. When we moved, I was ill so did not see what hubby was doing…he got ride of most of my knitting supplies, crochet supplies, and needlework. This was about two yrs ago and I have just begun to feel like I am whole in the last six months or so. I have been thinking about doing digital subs but have not acted on the idea. So any magazine would be very welcome.

  23. I subscribe to Interweave Knits and Knitscene, but I am thinking of dropping both at renewal because the designs are not as diverse and inclusive of other sizes as they used to be. I would love to have some new ones (to me) to drool over!

  24. I always buy a few knitting magazines when I go on vacation and I really take my time and enjoy all the articles and even the ads!

  25. I currently do not have any magazine subscriptions in my budget. I to like to look at them in the library when I get the chance to go there.

  28. I currently only get Interweave Knits. I try to pick up new ones when I get to a book store to try them out. Thanks for the chance to win and try out some new magazines.

  29. I don’t buy knitting magazines as I just started taking interest in making things on my own. I think learning new things is exciting and I’ve found many interesting tutorials online to get me started.

  30. I’ve subscribed to a lot of knitting mags in the past, but the one that I enjoy the most right now is PIECEWORK. It is quite different from most with a lot of vintage & european designs.

  31. I am not suscribed to any knitting magazine. I used my local library and neighbors for ideas and HELP! I am currently learning how to knit. thanks for the chance to win and good luck to everyone!

  34. I do not subscribe to any magazines…..I usually borrow some from my library. Winning these would be a treat!

  35. I don’t subscribe to any knitting magazines right now. I do get a crochet magazine. I don’t have a favorite, I just buy which ones catch my eye!

  36. I would love to look at patterns in a magazine. I’m recently retired and I’ve never subscribed to any knitting magazines.

  37. I am new (actually renewed) to knitting and have not found a magazine I consistently enjoy. Would love to win a sample. Might jump start a new project.

  38. Would LOVE to have just one. The Vogue Knitting Fall 2015 or even just the directions to knit that beautiful shawl on the cover? I am retired with a lot of time to knit.

  39. I don’t currently subscribe to just a knitting magazine but I’ve gotten Piecework for many years. My MIL gets one and we look at that together. It never matters to me how old a magazine is!

  40. I used to subscribe to Creative Knitting but let my subscription lapse….thinking about starting it again…..

  43. I recently subscribed to Creative Knitting. What I really prefer doing is going to Barnes and Noble, and picking up the Knitting and Crochet magazines that have patterns that I can use. There are issues that I receive from magazines, which to me have been useless (not naming magazines), because they’re full of baby toys, or other items that I really will not want to make. One magazine in particular, in the middle of my subscription, cut their production from 6 magazines a year to 4, yet they still wanted the same price per year, which rubbed me the wrong way, so when my subscription ran out, I never renewed it. I save all of my magazines, and have some that go back to the 1970’s, when I first started to become a yarn stasher!! lol These magazines would be in great company!! Thank you for the giveaway.

  44. I love good knitting magazines! Am presently not subscribed to any, and really miss the excitement of opening to that first page! Thank you!

  45. I currently don’t subscribe to any knitting magazines… I used to subscribe to 3 or 4, but found that our local post office doesn’t have a lot of respect for knitting magazines. I occasionally pick up a magazine at the grocery store when I see a good one.
    I would love to have a few extras round to hop me use up my yarn stash.

  46. I used to subscribe to Interweave Knits in the late 90s, when I first took up knitting. I haven’t subscribed to any knitting magazines since then. I always mean to look thru some at my library or LYS, and see if they’d be worth buying but then I get distracted and don’t. It’d be fun to win this assortment to look thru at my leisure and see if any are worth following in the future.

  47. Thank you for this chance. It’s such a good idea to share these like books we wish to pass on. I read knitting magazines from the library but may buy one now and then.

  48. I don’t subscribe to anything because it takes longer for them to arrive than it does at the grocery store. I don’t have the patience for that.

  50. I used to subscribe to Creative Knitting and Interweave, but I was hurt and became housebound and disabled. They money on disability isn’t as much as working, that’s for sure. Thank you for your generosity and for a chance to win.

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.