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Giveaway: Seamless (or Nearly Seamless) Knits

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Congratulations to Marly!

In the northern part of the world we are clearly into sweater knitting (if not quite sweater wearing) season, so I thought it would be appropriate this week to give away a book that has some quick to knit sweaters in it.

Seamless (or nearly seamless) Knits by Andra Knight-Bowman is a fun little book with 19 patterns for projects — sweaters, tops and vests — that require minimal finishing when the knitting is done. Some are knit from the top down, others from the bottom up, still more with a combination of methods.

Several of these are great first sweater projects, and there are a few that require a bit more skill as well.

I really like that sweater on the cover, but as I noted in my review linked above, these garments are often more cropped than I’d like, so if you check it out or happen to win this giveaway, you might want to bear that in mind and buy an extra ball of yarn to give yourself a little more coverage if that’s something you’re a fan of.

Want a chance to win this book? Leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, Sept. 22, and I’ll pick a winner at random.

Why don’t you tell me about your sweater knitting preferences if you have them. Top down, bottom up or seamed? Raglan, drop shoulder or set-in sleeve? Pullover or cardigan? I’m loving top-down raglan pullovers right now, but they’re my least favorite to design!

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

Looking for knitting patterns for knitted Cardigans? Check out these Knitting patterns we found on Etsy.

Looking for pullover and sweater patterns? Check these books out.

Comments

  1. Oooh, I’d love to win this! I’m actually knitting my very first sweater right now, and I started with something super complicated – the Aidez sweater. I don’t love all of the seams, but I like that there are enough complicated details to keep me interested.

  4. I have, as of yet, to have gotten the courage to knit a sweater. Perhaps this book would give me the courage. I’m quite comfortable knitting on circular needles. You say some are great first sweater patterns….I would so like to win this book. Thank you very much for the chance.

  8. I’ve never knit a sweater but the one on the cover of the book really caught my eye! I’d love to try it…

  9. I’m a knitted newbie and have yet to make a sweater but the one on the cover has my fingers itching to try! I love it! Thanks for the opportunity!

  11. Great looking sweater. Would love to win this book and check out the other patterns. My lace shawl in just about done. Good time for a new book.

  12. I don’t mind which way a sweater is knitted, but I do take ages before seaming as I really have to be in the mood and then will seam 2 or 3 at once!

  13. Having last year knit my first top down children’s garments, I am wanting to do one for myself now. Thank you for the giveaway chance.

  18. I have seen patterns for top down knitting for babies but not really for adults. Every pattern I have seen has been bottom up and that has worked fine for me. Looks like an interesting book. Thanks for the chance to win.

  21. I would love to win this! I love knitting, but sewing up the seams is my least favourite part of the whole process 🙂

  24. Have yet to knit myself a sweater because I’m horrible at seaming. Would love to try a pattern from this book.

  26. I love knitting jumpers- cotton for summer and woolies for winter. I do sometimes think that my sewing up at the end lets me down so would love to try some of the seamless patterns to see if it would be any different for me.

  29. minimal finishing SOUNDS GOOD TO ME! And like you, I’d add length to mine. Plus I have a DIL I’d love to make some tops for – the one on the cover looks really nice!

  30. I haven’t knit enough sweaters to have any preferences. I agree with you on the length of the popular ones. I would definitely want to make them longer, so maybe I should stick with top down. Thanks for the giveaway!

  34. I like top down raglan with as little seaming as is possible. I dislike any and all activities requiring zi see by hand. Love crocheting & knitting, and sewing by machine. I’ve figured out how to do everything I need to do to make clothing without using a nedle and thread.

  36. I really don’t like seaming, especially bad at stepped shoulders so I would love this book. I’ve done seamless top down for babies for not for an adult (yet).

  40. I’ve only ever knit from the bottom up, in pieces. It was okay, but I’d sure like to try something different. Steeks sound scary and fun, and top down sounds fun too! This looks like a great book, thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

  41. I like the way raglan sleeves look, but have not made any yet. So far, seamless sleeves are the best!

  42. Looks like some really nice sweaters in the book and little or no seaming, fabulous. I like V-neck sweaters with set-in sleeves. I enjoy detail like cables or other pattern elements.

  43. When I crocheted I learned to hate seaming, so I kept returning to top-down raglans, with picked up sleeves. Viola, no seams. As a knitter I still try for minimal seams, although I don’t mind grafting shoulders rather than three needle bind off, if the colorwork or stitch patterns calls for it. I’ve never done a knit sweater in peices and honestly don’t look forward to the process, though I feel I owe it to myself to give it a shot.

  46. Most of the sweaters that I make are top-down, and I prefer the raglan-style, although I will settle for a set-in sleeve if the need arises. I make a few cardigans, as well as pullovers, which I usually “tweak” anyway, because there’s usually something about the pattern that I don’t care for, like the waistband. This book sounds like something fresh that I could use for my sweater wardrobe this year – not only for me, but for a friend or two, if I can get them kicked out in time. What a great book to give away!! Thank you for thinking of those of us up North!!

  48. I hate sewing up a sweater when its finished – takes me nearly as long as knitting the thing in the first place! But circular needles are difficult for me because of the way I knit with a needle under my arm. However, I’m always willing to try!

  50. I’m all about seamless sweaters. I have a baby sweater I started more than a decade ago that’s all done except for sewing together. Sheesh!
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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.