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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 make crochet hats, gloves and make afghans, my family then donates these items to the homeless. I also make stuffed animals for the women and children shelters.

  3. I would crochet a lap blanket for my 95+ old mother who has crocheted many a warm scarf for me throughout the years.

  6. This is the yarn I enjoy using to knit up prayer shawls for congregation members who are suffering.

  8. Thanks for the opportunity to try for this yarn. I love to crochet more than knit so it would be used in afghans that I do for all the relatives.

  9. Baby blankets to give away to a shelter or other group. Ones knitted with this yarn wash well and last a long time.

  10. I would love to win this so I could make hats and scarves for the nursing home where my aunt is

  12. I’m not sure but there are so many patterns on these websites I would find something.

  15. I would love to make infinity scarf and matching hat sets for my sister in law who has lost her hair to chemotherapy. Thank you for the opportunity, you always have such wonderful prizes.

  16. I would love to try and make and infinity scarf. I am new at crocheting and this would look pretty I think. Love to give it a shot.

  17. Pretty colors! I would make some home decor, I saw a pattern for a pillow cover that I’d like to try.

  18. i would use it for a prayer shawl. Homespun is soft and cuddly and truly feels like a hug when wearing it as a shawl.

  19. i used this yarn for quite a few of the scarves i made for a friends charity this past winter, it works up quickly.

  21. I love to knit hats and these would be just perfect for the projects. Thanks for the opportunity to share in your windfall.

  28. I think this would be the perfect yarn to make the Mitered Afgan I always wanted. Thanks for the opportunity.

  29. My niece loves the hoodie pattern in Homespun. I have made her two of these– the second replaced the first that she had outgrown. I imagine she’ll need a new one soon!

  30. I’m making scarfs and beanies for the winter. This homespun yarns will make a beautiful scarf collection.

  31. My church’s prayer shawl ministry uses Homespun for its shawls, and I like to make sure there’s some available for those who want to paritipate but can’t afford the yarn.

  32. I manage a threesome and we knit/crochet items for our local needy – this would be a great treat for us – Homespun is wonderful for our homeless (hats and scarves) and a hospice we gift to (shawls and lapghans) – no matter who wins, this is a wonderful thing for you to do – it is VERY hard for any of us to give up our yarn (sigh) (LOL)

  36. Thank you for your generosity. I use that yarn to make prayer shawls for family n friends who have cancer or other life threatened diseases. It is so soft n warm. I also print out a special prayer poem on angel stationary to go with it. I am a home bound Grammy now and have this way to do continue my small acts of kindness. Blessings…Dawn xo

  37. I really love working with this yarn. I’d love to make a shawl for my mom’s birthday.

  39. I am not able to walk so knitting hats , scarfs, etc for church, 2 hospitals, and senior center have kept me busy. Last month I had 230 items to donate. It uses a lot of yarn, but pleases many people, especially me!

  40. I love this yarn! It makes very warm shawls and scarves for winter and the colors work up beautifully.

  41. Thank you very much for the giveaway. Using Lionbrand Homespun I made some chunky knit dog sweaters last year and the dogs (and owners) loved them! Cross my fingers I will win this lot.

  43. Thank you so much for the giveaway i would use this yarn to make a blanket for someone at the nursing home where my mother lives.

  45. I have not long joined a knitting for charity group so am hungry for yarn. Will be hoping to make blankets, toys, scarves and beanies mostly for them.

  47. Homespun makes wonderful hats for the homeless and chemo patients. It is super soft and very warm. It warms by warming my heart when I make the item and donate it, warms the person’s heart when they receive it knowing someone cares, and warms their head with a soft hat.

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.