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Giveaway: Menorca Crochet Bag Kit from We Are Knitters

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we are knitters giveawayWe’re all about multi-crafting here at Craft Gossip, and though their name is We Are Knitters, this yarn and pattern company is all about knitting and crochet.

They recently launched a collection of crocheted bags for summer, and offered a kit as a giveaway.

The Menorca Bag is worked in a solid color of their fabric yarn and is rated easy. It’s a perfect beach (or market) bag and a great way to build your crochet skills if you don’t already have them.

And don’t worry, exclusive knitters, we’ll have a giveaway just for you soon, too.

To enter this contest, instead of leaving a comment here, please enter on this page. The contest runs through June 1, and there will be one winner.

I’d love to know if you enter, though, so come leave a comment here, too, if you like.

Thanks for visiting and good luck! Looking for more patterns? Check these market bag patterns out on Etsy.

Comments

  2. the link doesn’t work in Google Chrome… fill in the information and the screen turns black.. no entry confirmation. I notice there are only two people entered, so it is probably not working for others too.

  3. It looks like it’s Facebook only giveaway. you have to sign in there first then enter using the form.

  5. You should state that it is a facebook only giveaway. I am not on facebook so I can not access the entry form. When I first clicked the link, the entry form appears and is quickly covered up by the facebook login form. Guess us regular people are out of luck.

  6. This is a case where the company doing the giveaway picked how they wanted it to be conducted, so I don’t really have any control over how they collect entries. So sorry it’s been difficult/impossible for some!

  8. what a shame it is FB only – and doesn’t say so on the entry form… well I guess I will opt out of getting all of their emails too, since my business doesn’t matter to them!

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.