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The. Snowflake. Shawl!

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I’m an early riser. Anywhere between 5 and 6 AM my body just jumps out of bed. Usually takes my head a few minutes to catch up, look at the clock, argue with my body about what my eyes are seeing on the clock and finally, succombing to the fact that I am, indeed, awake.
This morning it wasn’t between 5 and 6 AM. It wasn’t even between 4 and 5 AM. It was 3 AM. Seriously, people. 3 AM!
And just what fueled this amazing feat of ambition that took me from horizontal to vertical in 2.6 seconds? The realization that:
I. Must. Knit. This!:

From Suri Elegance Patterns, here: http://www.thealpacayarnco.com/Suri%20Elegance%20Patterns.htm

 

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Comments

  1. I love your early morning saga, how fun! I am fairly slow in the morning, but I do sit cross-legged in bed and felt or knit, while I watch the news until nine 🙂
    This Winter Wonderland Shawl is exquisite and I wish I had the patience to make one 🙁

    I looked at a pattern, but there was now needle size?

  2. Here are the requirements, Linda, and thanks by the way for making me go look at that again! I’m finding not very many knitted snowflake patterns available, I may have to make some up myelf. Hmmmmmmm. Another project? Well, why not?
    Here’s the info:
    30″ length / triangular

    1 hank +

    3 balls Glimmer

    #6 DP needles

  4. I would like to purchase the the snowflake shawl pattern. Can you tell me how I can order this pattern please.
    I look forward to hearing from you.
    Carol-Ann

  6. Hi there – I am a contributing writer for Australian Knitting magazine and wondered if you would give me permission to include the photo of the beautiful snowflake shawl in my article? regards Sue

  8. I stumbled across your blog while trying to find what different people thought of this shawl. Like you I am in a MUST KNIT THIS mode about it. I was wondering, did you ever make it?

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.