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.