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Giveaway: Lion Brand Homespun

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homespun yarn giveaway

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

  1. I would love to win this yarn. Set up those to be donated to those who cannot purchase.

  3. I knit all year long for Christmas! I have a very large family and every year at our Christmas dinner I bring a huge box of everything I’ve needed throughout the year. It’s so fun watching all my grandkids and children and nieces and nephews tear through that box and pick out something special that they love. I can use all the extra yarn I can get for this yearly project.

  4. Generous giveaway of pretty yarn. I think I would knit something for the grandkids, got back into knitting this winter and want to make more things.

  5. Hi, I run a prayer shawl ministry for cancer patients in Grand Rapids Michigan. I would LOVE this yarn to make prayer shawls. Thank you

  6. Not sure but in the past I have made some lovely scarves for donations and a jacket for a small granddaughter. I have also made some hats for donations for kids in an area that gets cold in the winter. So something like that.

  8. I run a craft club in my church that has started making prayer blankets for those who need them. If I won, this yarn would be used for that.

  11. I would use it to make prayer shawls or cowls. I love the feel of homespun against my skin.

  13. I’ve just returned to crocheting and am making a hooded baby blanket. I’d use this to continue the fun 🙂

  16. I would love to win some Lion Brand yarn. It is so soft I would se it to make afghans for my at grand kids. Thank you for this opportunity.

  20. This yarn is exactly what I need to serger finish some project edges and for my couching designs.

  21. I have made (so far) 4 prayer shawls for friends and two local prayer shawl groups. I’d love to have these skeins to continue this work.

  22. I hahve a friend who is a Pastor and with her congregation is knitting prayer shawls for all the nursing home folks in their area. This would be the perfect donation to the project. Thanks for the opportunity.

  23. I used that for the first time in an afghan this past fall. I would love to have some more to work with. Thank you for sharing your bounty. :>

  24. Because I’ve been unemployed for a long time and my husband is our only income…we don’t have any disposable income.
    My nephew (a 1st Lt in the Air Force) and his wife are expecting a baby girl in Sept. I’d like to make a blanket and/or a hat & mitts; they live in Ohio at this time and the winters are cold.
    Thank you for your generosity.

  25. A specific project hasn’t been planned. However, I’m knitting for our two small grandchildren and charity knitting. Thanks for such a great opportunity!

  26. I just discovered finger crocheting and need a chunky yarn to try it out. These colors would be perfect!

  28. Great giveaway! The yard would be used to make scarves for a local non-profit, Busy Hands of Michiana. A great group of volunteers that does unbelievable work for our community!

  29. ohhh….i would start with wondrous pillows to lounge about the encampment at the Renaissance faire 😉

  30. What a thoughtful gift idea from you! I’m 80 years old and crocheting keep me active and ‘sane’. I make stuffed animals for Ronald McDonald House and other preemie caps, hats and scarves, etc. for shelters and charities in my area. This yarn would go a long way in helping out these groups. Hats off to you for offering this. Jan O’H

  31. Homespun is wonderful yarn to work with and often our church ministry uses it to make prayer shawls. If I had it I’d make these shawls and give some to our church for others to make prayer shawls also.

  32. I would make an afghan for my roommate’s Giftmas gift this year. She likes to stay nice and warm.

  33. I want to make a blanket for a little girl who is 6 months old. She lost her family in a car accident!

  35. I would use the homespun to make lap throw for my daughter to take with her to college.

  37. I just started knitting again and am making scarves. My next project would be an afghan.

  39. My friend’s husband makes hats and blankets and donates them to local charities for people in need during the winter months.

  41. I just finished making a prayer shawl for my sister who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I would love to use this yarn to make more prayer shawls. It is such a dreamy yarn.

  45. If I won this yarn I would make a poncho for my sister. I have s Lions Brand pattern for it.

  48. I am always looking for yarn top make projects for my two granddaughters! Thanks for the chance to win!

  49. We would love the yarn for our hospital guild, we do outreach programs for cancer patients, and our maturnity floor.

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.