Chapter 2 Week 2 Plus One

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry and there is also a discussion group for this podcast Expectant Knitter Podcast.

Going forward the podcast will be called Knitting Samurai Plus 1.  You can find the new show notes website at www.knittingsamuraiplus1.blogspot.com.  And the discussion group on ravelry is now known as Knitting Samurai Plus One.
Roland's Rainbow Hat is the Rainbow Marley by Susan B. Anderson.  Knit on US size 5s with a variety of yarns.  For more details check out the project page.

Rhinebeck Sweater for this year is the Melrose Peacoat by Cecily Glowik MacDonald. It can be found in New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist. I'm knitting with Cascade Eco+ in color 0515, or Navy as I like to call it.

Simple Baby Hat by Alison Williams using Berroco Comfort DK in colors 2758 & 2761. 

Delivery Socks in plain stockinette with my first attempt at an After Thought Heel. The yarn is 3Ewes Twisted In Fiber Ewe Look Great In Stripes colorway Harry Potter.

Veritas by Julie Trice is a set of colorwork fingerless mitts and a matching cowl. Using Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo yarn in the exact colors specified in the pattern. 

Steph's going to the Super Summer Knitaway!!!

And by Bum Genie I meant Bum Genius cotton diapers.

Bloopers!

Thought you might enjoy a blooper reel from weeks 30-40!

Chapter 2 Week 1 Roland Is Here

This is the story of my labor and delivery of my son Roland.  There isn't any knitting content this week.  Just the story.  Couple of notes, Roland was born at 9:18 PM on Saturday September 3rd.  I left that out by mistake.

Unfortunately the camera wouldn't remain in focus and I didn't have the time to rerecord.  So this would be better if you treated it as an audio podcast since I alternate between fuzzy and infocus and there isn't anything to see anyway.  Well except for the cute baby photo at the end.

Week 40: A September Baby

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry and there is also a discussion group for this podcast Expectant Knitter Podcast. Go over and chat!
Westknits Mystery Shawl KAL 2011 for Earth & Sky. Using Claudia Handpaints Fingering in the colors Moss, Mudslide, and Rock Creek.

Shibui Baby Hat and Socks by Helen Bingham from Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders Book. Finished a pair with Colinette Jitterbug in color Lagoon 130 to match the Arrakis hat or Norwegian Sweet Baby Cap by Gro.

Rhinebeck Sweater for this year is the Melrose Peacoat by Cecily Glowik MacDonald.  It can be found in New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist.  I'm knitting with Cascade Eco+ in color 0515, or Navy as I like to call it.

Some Socks for Steve in 4x4 rib using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Sensations Soles & More in the Grey Shades color 604.

Veritas by Julie Trice is a set of colorwork fingerless mitts and a matching cowl.  Using Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo yarn in the exact colors specified in the pattern. 

The Milk Memos by Cate Colburn-Smith and Anrea Serrette.

Week 39: Come On Irene!

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry and there is also a discussion group for this podcast Expectant Knitter Podcast.  Go over and chat!

Shibui Baby Hat and Socks by Helen Bingham from Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders Book. Finished a pair with Patons Kroy Stripes in color Cyan Stripes 1006.  Cast on a second pair with Colinette Jitterbug in color Lagoon 130 to match the Arrakis hat or Norwegian Sweet Baby Cap by Gro.

Westknits Mystery Shawl KAL 2011 for Earth & Sky. Using Claudia Handpaints Fingering in the colors Moss, Mudslide, and Rock Creek.
Veritas is next on the needles as soon as the main color arrives!

Some Socks for Steve in 4x4 rib using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Sensations Soles & More in the Grey Shades color 604.

Skeined up the navy 0515 colored Cascade Eco+ for my Rhinebeck Sweater which will most likely be the Melrose Peacoat.
Design your own baby carrier by Baby Hawk.

The Milk Memos by Cate Colburn-Smith and Anrea Serrette.

Your Pregnancy Week by Week by Glade Curtis & Judith Schuler
Melrose Peacoat by Cecily Glowik MacDonald can be found in New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist.

Wendy Knits Lace by Wendy D. Johnson

Week 38: Who Knew?

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry
There is now an Expectant Knitter Podcast Group on Ravelry for discussion

Simple 6x2 Rib Sock using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Opal Rainforest in color Herzogin Eugenie.

Shibui Baby Hat and Socks by Helen Bingham from Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders Book. Finished a pair with J.Knit Superwash Me Sock and cast on another with Patons Kroy Stripes
 in color Cyan Stripes 1006.

Turn a Square Hats by Jared Flood. This is third one!  Berroco Jasper in color 3823 with Valley Superwash DK in color 02 and Di've Zenith in color 26861.

Westknits Mystery Shawl KAL 2011 for Earth & Sky. Using Claudia Handpaints Fingering in the colors Moss, Mudslide, and Rock Creek.
Some Socks for Steve in 4x4 rib using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Sensations Soles & More in the Grey Shades color 604.

Delivery Socks in plain stockinette using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is 3Ewes Twisted In Fiber Ewe Look Great In Stripes colorway Harry Potter.

The Happiest Baby on The Block by Harvey Karp is wonderful for building confidence.

Veritas is next on the needles as well as a Rhinebeck Sweater which will most likely be the Melrose Peacoat.

Week 37: Delivery Music

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry
There is now an Expectant Knitter Podcast Group on Ravelry for discussion
Leyfi by Rosemary Hill from Interweave KnitsFall 2010. The yarn is Knit Picks City Tweed Heavy Weight in the color Blue Blood.

Simple 6x2 Rib Sock using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Opal Rainforest in color Herzogin Eugenie.

Shibui Baby Hat and Socks by Helen Bingham from Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders Book. Finished a pair with Berroco Sox in color 1482 and cast on another pair with J.Knit Superwash Me Sock.
Turn a Square Hats by Jared Flood.  First one is knit with Berroco Ultra Alpaca in color 6207 and Berroco Jasper in color 3823.  The Second one is knit with Valley Superwash DK in color 18 and Berroco Jasper in color 3844.

Flamboyan Shawl by Stephen West IS FINISHED!!!  Knit in String Theory Caper Sock in Nerrivik and Tavikki.

Westknits Mystery Shawl KAL 2011 for Earth & Sky.  Using Claudia Handpaints Fingering in the colors Moss, Mudslide, and Rock Creek.

The Girlfriends' Guide to Baby Gear by Vicki Iovine.

Useful Websites:

American Academy of Pediatrics
La Leche League
Baby Center

Your Pregnancy Week by Week by Glade Curtis & Judith Schuler

NPR article "Songs For The Delivery Room"

Jack Sparrow video by Lonely Island

Veritas is next on the needles as well as a Rhinebeck Sweater which will most likely be the Melrose Peacoat.

Week 36: Oh Claudia!!!

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry
There is now an Expectant Knitter Podcast Group on Ravelry for discussion

Simple 6x2 Rib Sock using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Opal Rainforest in color Herzogin Eugenie.

Shibui Baby Hat and Socks by Helen Bingham from Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders Book.  Finished a pair with Opal Rainforest in color Herzogin Eugenie and cast on a second pair with Berroco Sox in color 1482.
Baby Sock Knit Along ended this week.  We made 25 pairs! 
AddKnitter00's shop is 6CatsKnittingAround, check it out for great stitch markers and roving!

Flamboyan Shawl by Stephen West in String Theory Caper Sock in Nerrivik and Tavikki.

Leyfi by Rosemary Hill from Interweave KnitsFall 2010.  The yarn is Knit Picks City Tweed Heavy Weight in the color Blue Blood. 

Patchwork Carriage Blanket by Tara Jon Manning from The Knitter's Book of Yarn. Using Cascade 220 Superwash Paints and Dream In Color Classy. 

The Girlfriends' Guide to Baby Gear by Vicki Iovine.

Week 35: Story Telling

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry
There is now an Expectant Knitter Podcast Group on Ravelry for discussion

Simple 6x2 Rib Sock using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Opal Rainforest in color Herzogin Eugenie.

Baby Sock Knit A Long will run from now until August 1st. Each finished project is an entry in the prize drawing. In addition to prizes at random there will also be a prize for most finished projects

Tag you're projects with EKBSKAL2011.

Spring Daffodil Baby Socks using Knit One Crochet Two Ty Dye in color 1689.

Shibui Baby Hat and Socks by Helen Bingham from Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders Book. Add a pair to the Knit A Long if you like.

Flamboyan Shawl by Stephen West in String Theory Caper Sock in Nerrivik and Tavikki.

Some Socks for Steve using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Sensations Soles & More in the Grey Shades color. To replace the See Fake Isle Socks.

Give me your opinion, what’s the etiquette on the work baby shower.  About 2/3^rd of the department came to the actual shower and not all those who came signed the card from the group, and some who didn’t come did sign the card.  I want to thank everyone, but am not sure who to send the thanks to, the entire department, those who signed the card, or those who attended the shower?  What would you do?

Week 34 Quick Before It's Gone

Sorry the AC is running through the first 4 minutes if you want to jump ahead and get through the humming noise.

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry
There is now an Expectant Knitter Podcast Group on Ravelry for discussion

Simple 6x2 Rib Sock using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Opal Rainforest in color Herzogin Eugenie.
Spring Daffodil Baby Socks using Knit One Crochet Two Ty Dye in color 1689.   

Shibui Baby Hat and Socks by Helen Bingham from Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders Book.  Add a pair to the Knit A Long if you like.

Baby Sock Knit A Long will run from now until August 1st. Each finished project is an entry in the prize drawing. In addition to prizes at random there will also be a prize for most finished projects

Tag you're projects with EKBSKAL2011.

Week 33: Comfortable?

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry
There is now an Expectant Knitter Podcast Group on Ravelry for discussion

Simple 6x2 Rib Sock using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Opal Rainforest in color Herzogin Eugenie.

Flamboyan Shawl by Stephen West in String Theory Caper Sock in Nerrivik and Tavikki.

Sprout Blanket by Hanna Breetz in Berroco Vintage Chunky in color Kiwi.

Some Socks for Steve using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Sensations Soles & More in the Grey Shades color.  To replace the See Fake Isle Socks.

The Baby Blanket or Gummi Cover that Lisa knit for us.

Patchwork Carriage Blanket by Tara Jon Manning from The Knitter's Book of Yarn.  Using Cascade 220 Superwash Paints and Dream In Color Classy. 

Baby Sock Knit A Long will run from now until July 15th. Each finished project is an entry in the prize drawing. In addition to prizes at random there will also be a prize for most finished projects

Tag you're projects with EKBSKAL2011.

For more details and discussion check out the thread on Ravelry, and to see the beautiful Stitchmarkers made by AddKnitter00.

Time to put the car seats in the cars….

Go to the Child Safety Seat and Inspection Station Locations

http://www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpsfitting/index.cfm                          

The Girlfriend's Guide To Pregnancy

Birth plan worksheet http://www.babycenter.com/calculators-birthplan

Mooncakes Stitch markers

Week 32: It's A Shower

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry
There is now an Expectant Knitter Podcast Group on Ravelry for discussion

Premee Baby Beanies by Karen Everitt.
Blind Venus Socks for Steph using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Opal in the colorway Blind Venus. 

Glee is fun to watch!

Simple 6x2 Rib Sock using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Opal Rainforest in color Herzogin Eugenie.

Baby Sock Knit A Long will run from now until July 15th. Each finished project is an entry in the prize drawing. The pattern choices are...Super Quick Baby Socks by Dilys Sutherland–worsted yarn knit with size 7s.

SpringDaffodil Baby Socks by Steph Michaud –sized 3-18 months for a basic sock.

ConverseBooties by Hillsmel –Worsted yarn knit on size 5s.

Fleegle’sSeamless Saartje Booties by Susan Glinert Stevens –Sport yarn knit with size 1s, the Bootie Options.

In addition to prizes at random there will also be suprise prizes for unusual reasons, like most finished projects, or knitting all four patterns, or most unique project, or fastest knitter, etc.

Tag you're projects with EKBSKAL2011.

For more details and discussion check out the thread on Ravelry.

Flamboyan Shawl by Stephen West in String Theory Caper Sock in Nerrivik and Tavikki.
Froot Loop Socks by Kristi Geraci using Filatura Lanarota Fashion Toes in color way 11.

Sprout Blanket by Hanna Breetz in Berroco Vintage Chunky in color Kiwi.

Fleegle’sSeamless Saartje Booties by Susan Glinert Stevens in Paton's Kroy FX and a second pair in Knit Picks Swish Worsted with Lorna's Laces Shepard Worsted in Mixed Berries.

 Brain Rules for Baby by John Medina and The Happiest Baby on The Block by Harvey Karp.

Hope the noise of the shower and the birds wasn't too distracting.

Week 31: This is Serious, Stop Laughing

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry
There is now an Expectant Knitter Podcast Group on Ravelry for discussion
Super Quick Baby Socks by Dilys Sutherland in Cascade Superwash 220 Paint and Malabrigo Rios with size 6s and 8s. 

Simple 4x4 Rib Socks using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. The yarn is Regia Arabesque Color in color way 05900 Marrakesch.

Flamboyan Shawl by Stephen West in String Theory Caper Sock in Nerrivik and Tavikki.
Froot Loop Socks by Kristi Geraci using Filatura Lanarota Fashion Toes in color way 11.

Fleegle’sSeamless Saartje Booties by Susan Glinert Stevens in Paton's Kroy Sock FX. 

Baby Sock Knit A Long will run from now until July 15th. Each finished project is an entry in the prize drawing. The pattern choices are...

Super Quick Baby Socks by Dilys Sutherland –worsted yarn knit with size 7s.

SpringDaffodil Baby Socks by Steph Michaud –sized 3-18 months for a basic sock.

ConverseBooties by Hillsmel –Worsted yarn knit on size 5s.

Fleegle’sSeamless Saartje Booties by Susan Glinert Stevens –Sport yarn knit with size 1s, the Bootie Options.

In addition to prizes at random there will also be suprise prizes for unusual reasons, like most finished projects, or knitting all four patterns, or most unique project, or fastest knitter, etc.

Tag you're projects with EKBSKAL2011.

For more details and discussion check out the thread on Ravelry.

Hospital Bag

You can find lists on line all over the place but this is what I’m planning to pack…

· Insurance card, ID, any consent forms previously given, birth plan

· Your favorite pillow

· Old nightgown

· Junky undergarments

· Cozy socks 2 pairs

· flip flops

· Nursing bra or tank

· Breast pads

· Nursing-appropriate PJ

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· I-Pad and I-Touch with Headphones for me

· Camera with fresh batteries

· chargers for your laptop and cell phones

· Chap Stick x3

· Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, face lotion, deodorant, make-up, hair ties)

· Lansinoh (lanolin nipple cream)

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· Hard candies

· Snacks to keep your energy up and gum or mints for bad breath

· Snacks for Steve

· Comfy clothes & toiletries for Steve

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· Comfy outfit to go home in

· Coming home outfit for baby + swaddle blanket

· car seat

· pediatrician’s number