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Giveaway: Under 100 Knit Collection

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Congratulations, Rita Z!

Everyone had such a great response to the yarn leftovers post the other day (thanks for that, really!) that we thought it would be fun to revisit a leftovers-using book that was also really popular the last time we gave it away.

The Under 100 Knit Collection from Knit Picks is a great group of 30 projects, all of which use 100 grams of yarn or less. There are accessories, cowls, projects for the hands and feet, hats and neckwear, and they are great for using up that one special ball — or bits of a few balls — that you have lying around.

The book itself is really pretty and well-done, the projects are lovely and you’re sure to find something here that you want to knit, or at the very least get your wheels turning about doing some serious stash-using, one little ball at a time.

I would swear that I still have a paper copy of this one lying around somewhere, but I can’t for the life of me find it, so the winner will get her or his choice of a paper copy or the PDF edition. (I’d say this will mean delivery will take a little longer than normal, but as anyone who’s won anything knows, it always takes a long time. I’m going to try to catch up this week, I promise.)

If you’d like a chance to win, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, March 29, telling me about the one ball of yarn in your stash you’d most like to use. I have a ton of them but right now I’ve got my eye on a Knit Picks Palette in Rouge (think lipstick pink) that I think I’ll be needing to cast on really soon.

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

Comments

  1. I’ve got a ball of recycled silk that is orangey in colour & looks so pretty in the skein that I’m reluctant to use it ..but I must, as that is why I bought it, to use it!

  2. That book is just what I was looking for. I have a mohair blend that wants to made into something but it is just over 100 yards.

  4. I have almost 2 full skeins of 2 different colors of a baby yarn, Bernat’s sweet stripes, that I don’t think they make anymore. I knitted a sweater and pants set originally and way over estimated the amount. Love to find a way to use it as it is very pretty.

  5. I have a ball that is hand dyed and I honestly can’t remember what it’s made of right now but it’s the one I want to use most and would love to win this book. Thanks.

  8. I stumbled upon the Yarnover Truck in Pasadena one day and couldn’t resist buying two HEAVILY DISCOUNTED 50g skeins of Ewe Ewe superwash merino yarn. Spring break is almost over and I still haven’t decided what to make with this beautiful yarn!

  9. I have this beautiful little ball of silk that I fell in love with and bought about a year ago… It’s so tiny though, i’ve never been sure of what to do with it. I’d love to knit that 🙂

  10. I have a very pretty skein of blue acrylic worsted. Not terribly much yardage, so needs a small project. Can’t wait to see what it ends up being.

  11. Hi there, have a few babies coming for some coworkers so I think I will break out the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino for something sweet.

  12. I have a few skeins (in different colors, of course) of a Knit Picks sock yarn (I want to say Stroll, but I’d have to check) for which I’d like to find projects. I made one pair of socks & I’m done with them! 🙂

  14. l have some blue hand dyed yarn that l don’t know what to do with, this book looks absolutely fabulous, just what l need for this and many other of the leftover yarns l have! l would love this Under 100 knit collection book.

  15. Hi. A friend brought me a ball of beautiful tweed from England. It is a ball of 50 gr in pale blue and I don’t know what to knit. Hope to win this book. Thanks

  16. My kiwi Zealana yarn in Sunshine because I love yellows and especially that yarn name 🙂

  17. I have one ball of KAUNI in rainbow color that I’ve always wanted to turn into one colorful shawl or scarf… Has been my “next project” for over a year now 🙂

  18. I have a gorgeous gradient skein in shades of grey and blue that I would love to find a use for……and I’m always collecting odds and ends of yarn!

  19. I have a bunch of half-skeins and quarter skeins of sock yarn that are leftover that want to get used up.. I imagine I *could* make baby or kid socks…

  20. I have some really pretty spring green I’d like to use in something. Help me choose!

  21. I have several odds and ends that need using but I do have a single skin of Ella Rae lace merino that I have no clue what to do with. I’m real interested in the patterns in the Under 100 book – I bet I could find something good in there to use up my singles.

  22. I have a skein of baby alpaca & silk I spun up in a fingering weight 3 ply, and dyed a nice dusty rose color. I have been trying to find a nice small project for it…bet there is one in this book that would be perfect!

  23. I like in a small town. I have no LYS, and I’m stiff when it comes to buying online.
    Last summer, I took a trip into the city to visit my older sister. She took me to an absolutely lovely yarn store, where I purchased two skeins of superwash merino in a gorgeous blue color.
    After half a year, I finally stopped being afraid of messing up, and used one full ball and a small portion of the other (to make mittens and a hat), but I have no idea what to do with the remaining yarn.

  25. I would love to win this book! I have some lovely bits of 100% cotton in lavender that I’d love to find a great small project for, and since I’m still a new knitter I’m always looking for a bit of instant gratification. The sense of accomplishment keeps the desire to learn new skills from waning!

  26. I have one ball of KnitPicks Stroll Lullaby Hand-Painted that is just calling for me to use – would love to win the book & use it!

  27. I have a skein of Knitpicks Felici “Blackberry Jam” that i want to make ME a pr of fingerless mitts with.

  28. I have a lot of fingering weight sock yarn. I want to design a pair of really crazy socks.

  29. I’d love to get around to knitting myself a pair of socks! I have a beautiful knitMona skein I think would be great to use!

  31. I have many, but a special one is a skein of Tao by Colinette. It was given to me by a dear friend some years ago, and I’ve yet to find the perfect project for it.

  32. I have some palette yarn in cosmopolitan that I’d love to turn into an accessory to add a pop of color to outfits. 😀

  33. I’ve been following the knit picks dishcloths patterns…and just bought my first skein of dishcloth cotton to make my first one……so many patterns to choose…but I’m sure there’s one for a beginner dishclother……..

  35. I have lots of singles, but there’s a dark green/gray sock yarn that came from a swap. It’s calling my name!

  37. Ooh, there’s a lovely skein of Knit Picks Shadow Lace in Garnet Heather that I’ve been hanging onto waiting for the perfect project! It’s great and while I’d love to whip it out and use it immediately, I’m waiting for that one special project to cast on it. Y’know what the say, the longer the waiting, the sweeter the knit! [Or kiss… but I prefer knit 😉 ]

  38. I’ve got a ball of sugarcane I’d like to make a cowl or something with. 🙂 winning the book would be a great birthday gift (the 29th)

  40. I have a skein of blue-faced leicester, and another of cormo, that need a special pattern to display their loveliness.

  42. I would like to use the skein of wool worsted in a magenta color that I have leftover.

  45. I have lots of single skeins of some of my favorite indy dyers. I’d love to use some of these patterns for some of my Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering and Worsted. I also have 2 really gorgeous Wollmeise Pure skeins – one a blue-purple and the other a red-purple that are waiting for the right pattern.

  46. I have a beautiful skein of Phydeaux yarn, DK weight, that I got for Christmas that I really need to knit! It’s variegated blues and greens.

  47. I recently used up a lot of scrap yarn making hats for a homeless shelter so I don’t really have aNY today. However, I would love to get some more ideas. I have a thing against having a lot of small balls of yarn

  49. I am always looking for ways to use smaller skeins of yarn, I have so many beautiful yarns that are under 100 grams (most of it from Knit Picks my favorite place to shop online) that a book like this would probably help me get them off the shelves and onto the needles.

  50. I have a drawer full of yarn this book would be great for — then I can buy more yarn…

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.