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Giveaway: Lion Brand Homespun

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Congratulations to Priyanka!

I had a really fun opportunity to teach a knitting class at a local advertising firm that’s doing some work for Lion Brand Yarn, and to show their appreciation they gifted me with a lot of yarn.

A lot.

And I already have a lot of yarn.

So while it was an absolutely lovely gesture, and I am certainly keeping some of it for myself, my gain is your gain as I’ll be giving away some of it periodically.

To start, these six skeins of Homespun. There are three each in the colors Coral Stripes and Pearl. I think the coral is actually self-striping, while the pearl is multicolored. If you haven’t worked with Homespun, it’s a bulky, textured yarn than runs 185 yards per skein, so in all this is 555 yards per color or 1,110 yards total.

The yarn, as you can see, is new in the bag.

If you’d like a chance to win this yarn, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, April 19. Let me know what you’d like to do with the yarn. One winner will be picked at random.

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

Comments

  3. Lovely that they would give you some of their yarn, lucky you and lucky someone else!

  4. i could so use this! i am trying to make several things for several people and with no income, it sure would help me out big time!!! it would be a definite blessing! thanks so much for the chance! 🙂

  5. Lion Brand yarn is great. I would love to win this to use for knitting projects for my grandchildren and friends. Thanks for the chance to win!

  6. I would probably make some scarves for fellow spoonies or, what I do most of the time, for the local needy elderly that I volunteer with.

  9. This is the perfect yarn to make some prayer shawls for the local church or a blanket for a baby.

  10. I would give it to a poor client who loves to knit but does not have the money to buy yarn most of the time. She would love it.

  11. Thanks so much for the chance to win these! i will be making lapghans with these, should I be the lucky person chosen…(little blankets for people who are wheelchair bound) Debbie

  12. I would donate to mr prayer shawl group who almost exclusively use homespun to make prayer shawls

  14. I am learning how to crochet with my ultimate goal making blankets for my nieces. Allison who is almost 3 and Abigail who is 2 weeks old 🙂

  17. If I won, I’d like to crochet myself a shawl. I’ve made two in Homespun yarn and given them away. It would be nice to have one for myself. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win!

  22. I’d knit a lively light spring top to make me feel like summers just around the corner. X

  23. I am a SAHM looking to get back into knitting and crochet, and I’ve been thinking of making myself some coffee mug cozies and a pair of cute little slippers to wear when I volunteer at my son’s school (no outdoor shoes allowed and my feet are always cold).

  26. Awesome! I’ve never used this yarn before but I bet it would make a lovely warm afghan! 🙂

  29. I’d like to use this beautiful yarn to make a blanket for my new niece expected in June 🙂

  30. I would love to enter this giveaway! It looks like a very nice yarn, with nice colors and lovely texture! I’m sure I’d love to work with it! Thanks for this giveaway!

  31. I love the Homespun for shawls!. The coral would be beautiful for that or a scarf. And the pearl would make a lovely scarf and hat set.

  32. I lead a group of ladies who make prayer shawls, lap blankets, baby blankets and other items for those who are cold, lonely, discouraged, orphaned, sick, and needy. I would use this yarn to make items that tellthat they are loved.

  34. I love using Homespun for thick, warm afghans and cuddly pillows. Will use the yarn for one of these.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  35. I will make a blanket with it. It’s the first project I will do since I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 14 years ago. I have lost of the feeling in my arms/ hands but I need to get back into it. Crocheting is the perfect answer to me getting to use my hands better and give something to do. Thanks for sharing. Ann

  37. Would make a comfy throw for the chilly Upper Peninsula of Michigan:) Love Lion Brand.

  40. I love Lion Brand – I use it for 90% of my projects! If I won, I would use this yarn to make afghans for Mary’s Mercy Center, a local organization that serves the homeless, which is where almost all my crochet work goes. Thanks for your generosity.

  41. I would like to make some prayer shawls with this yarn. I know a group who make these and give them to people of their church when they have a loss in their family. thanks for the give-away.

  42. I love using lion brand yarn. I just finished knitting a blanket for my new niece with it.

  43. My granddaughters love slouchy hats. So that is what I would probably do with it if I won

  45. I work with high school students who want to learn knitting and crochet(I am teaching myself to crochet). We need yarn desperately. Hope to win! Thank you!

  50. I love this yarn! It is so very soft and washes so very nicely. Stays soft. I made a small lap blanket with the pink and my son always wants to use it to cuddle, he says it’s his favorite!

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.