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.