Local knitblogger Christy is having a caption contest to celebrate her blogiversary! Caption the cute cat picture by November 11 and win some yarny goodness.
Gwen’s having a contest to welcome back her knitting mojo and celebrate being almost done with her holiday knitting. Leave a comment before Friday, November 17, about what you’re knitting for holiday gifts and whether you think you’ll finish in time and you could win some lovely Tess’ Super Sock Yarn.
Sue is having a comment contest – leave a comment before November 23 and you could win a copy of the book Toys To Sew or the Fall 2006 Interweave Knits.
Check out the new goodies Scout has for sale! Love the kitty shawl pin! And I’m curious as to how the Namaste Jetsetter knitting handbag compares to the Jordana Paige Knitter’s Satchel – anyone know?
Reading Update
Blood Debt and Blood Bank by Tanya Huff – the last two of the Blood Books. Blood Bank contains some very clever and enjoyable short stories, two of which should be read before Blood Debt.
Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, book 13 of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter. This one is odd, considering how the series has been going recently. It’s short (under 300 pages), compared to the 752 pages of Incubus Dreams (book 12). And it’s a lot more like the early books of the series, which is a good thing.
Shakespeare’s Trollop by Charlaine Harris – a Lily Bard mystery. I’m not managing to read these in order and I’m ok with it. Another solid mystery about Lily Bard, who lives in Shakespeare, Arkansas, trying to keep to herself but becoming part of the community anyway.
So, can anyone shed some light on what the heck the point of bedjackets was?! And if you were wearing a bedjacket, presumably in bed, would you need to be wearing slippers at the same time? Yes, another thriftstore find. Check out how well this booklet held its value. 😉
I like the lace pattern used for this one, but those slippers…
I actually kinda like this bedjacket, too, although I would call it a cardigan. I wouldn’t put the ruffles on the cuffs, but the construction is intriguing. However, once again, those slippers… *shudder*
This next one….. *blink blink*
And without the fringe, this isn’t a bad shawl. But, um…… are those slippers or small fuzzy dogs?!
Love her “you woke me up for what?! Well, hurry up then” expression….
And the back cover… priceless. I think this is a blurb for some early superwash yarn?? Whatever it is, “no sighs about size” gave me the giggles. Heh.
Hi, I love these bed jackets models, particularly the one in crochet (the lady is wearing a ribbon in her head). I do know the use of bed jackets and in fact I’m planning to crochet one for myself, as I like to watch TV and crochet in bed. Do you sell these patterns or you share them? I’ll appreciate your response. Thank you. Best regards, Alicia
Is this book or a copy of it available for download or purchase? I am a member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Memphis, and I like these old bed jacket patterns (both for lovely sweaters to wear to work for myself, and the really lacy ones for the Prayer Shawl Ministry.)
Originally, bed jackets were used by new mothers to “receive visitors” while still in their pajamas/nightgowns who had come to see the new baby and bring the mother gifts. They are SO gorgeous and it is a shame this custom has gone by the wayside.
Am interested in ALL crochet patterns. I learned to crochet 40+ years ago, but can’t knit worth a plugged nickel – I get tangled up with two needles instead of one hook…
I’ve been searching for a bed jacket pattern. I like the one under the heading “Love her ‘you woke me up for what’ expression”. Is this pattern available and can you tell me the ply yarn used?
Sorry! This is a random book of vintage bedjacket patterns as discovered in my local thrift shop. As far as I know, none of these patterns are available for purchase anywhere. However, I do know that White Lies Designs does have some bedjacket patterns modeled from similar vintage bedjackets.
I will not copy or scan these patterns for anyone, ok? Thanks…