Week 30: Bring on The Spit Up

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

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.

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.

Baby's Floral Bootees by Hanna Valkila have caused Steph great frustration. Used Berroco Comfort DK. 

Steph follows Cat Bordhi's techniques from New Pathways for Sock Knitters when increasing.

Glee is fun to watch!

The results are in, we're going to do a 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.

Nicest Spit Up Cloths in Town, project page with notes on how to create your own.

Stitch Markers from AG Mode and Goldisocks.

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

Next Knit A Long

Results are in, the next knit along will run from now until July 15th.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.

ore details to come in next week's show but thought I'd mention it now in case you wanted to get a jump on it.

Week 29: 51% Boys

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

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

Claudia by MJ Kim in Di.Ve Zeneth in color way 26861. and Version 2 is in Mission Falls 1824 Wool in color way 018.

Yarnissima's Gush - Sock Solids June 2011 Mystery Sock. Can find more information in the Rav Group Solid Socks! For this Steph is using Pine Woods Wool Nylon Sock in color Lavender.  Frogged and is now Traditional Gansey Socks by Wendy D. Johnson.

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.

Froot Loop Socks by Kristi Geraci using Filatura Lanarota Fashion Toes in color way 11.

If you like knitting socks you might like The 52 Pair Plunge.  Signups end July 24th 2011.

Take the Poll for the next Expectant Knitter KAL...by June 19th...so far 38% of us are for a Baby Sock Knit-A-Long.

Steph Loves Your Pregnancy Week by Week and is looking foward to reading Your Baby's First Year Week by Week.

Baby Center website has a wealth of information!

Week 28: Hello Third Trimester, Imagine Seeing You Here

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

Summer Mystery Shawlette in String Theory Caper Sock in Scarlett. 

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

Claudia by MJ Kim in Di.Ve Zeneth in color way 26861.  and Version 2 is in Mission Falls 1824 Wool in color way 021.

Yarnissima's Gush - Sock Solids June 2011 Mystery Sock.  Can find more information in the Rav Group Solid Socks! For this Steph is using Pine Woods Wool Nylon Sock in color Lavender.

Take the Poll for the next Expectant Knitter KAL...by June 19th.

New Yarn: String Theory Merino DK, Highland Handmade Black Cherry Lace, and Ellen Cooper Zohar Sock.

Week 27: To Share The Name or Not?

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

Multnomah by Kate Elsa in Three Ewes Twisted in Fiber Ewe Look Great In Stripes color way Diagone Alley. 

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.  

Claudia by MJ Kim in Di.Ve Zeneth in color way 26861.  Hubby's Gray Fake Isle Hat. 

Summer Mystery Shawlette in String Theory Caper Sock in Scarlett.  You too can join the KAL fun over on the Wendy Knits Group. 

Yarnissima's Gush - Sock Solids June 2011 Mystery Sock.  Can find more information in the Rav Group Solid Socks!  Steph's last mystery sock was the July 2009 Sock Knitter Anonymous by Katie Franceschi.

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.

 EKCCK2011 to see all the sweaters.  Clicking the link will take you to the Rav search and you can see all of the Knit Along Projects.  

Project Bags: Piddeloop Bags, Purple Spider Bag, Raddawg KP Bags, Planet Wise Bag not seen today but it's the big one with red flowers.

Cardigan Contest KAL!!!  Click on

Baby Center has great weekly emails and information on names.

What's the photo etiquete for Mystery Knit Along Photos?

What would you like to do for the next KAL?