The Expectant Knitter

Chapter 2 Week 2 Plus One

2011-09-17T07:25:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-09-17T06:14:00.000-07:00

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

Chapter 2 Week 1 Roland Is Here

2011-09-12T18:11:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-02T03:50:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-08-27T12:09:00.000-07:00

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?

2011-08-20T16:59:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-13T06:30:00.000-07:00

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!!!

2011-08-06T12:37:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-30T15:56:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-23T16:33:00.000-07:00

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?

2011-07-15T16:10:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-08T03:03:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-02T02:54:00.000-07:00

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

· 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)

· Hard candies

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

· Snacks for Steve

· Comfy clothes & toiletries for Steve

· Comfy outfit to go home in

· Coming home outfit for baby + swaddle blanket

· car seat

· pediatrician’s number

Week 30: Bring on The Spit Up

2011-06-23T03:24:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-21T13:23:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-16T17:39:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-09T19:56:00.000-07:00

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?

2011-06-02T07:07:00.000-07:00

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?

Week 26: And 26 Days

2011-05-26T06:37:00.000-07:00

Linus Sings to the baby at long last!

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

Little Hanten by Cheryl Oberle from Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders edited by Judith Durant. Using Fibernatura Yummy in color 41354.

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.

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

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

Provence Baby Cardigan by Cecily Glowik MacDonald in Berroco Vintage in color 5122 or Banana as we like to call it.

Join the Cardigan Contest KAL!!! More details on can be found on the Expectant Knitter Podcast Group discussion boards. Let's tag projects with EKCCK2011. Clicking the link will take you to the Rav search and you can see all of the Knit Along Projects. There are great prizes available, no limit on the number of entries, and the contest runs through June 1st.

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.

You have to watch Knit 1 Heart Too Video Podcast. And knit a Claudia Hat by MJ Kim.

Fibernymph Dye Works Yarn in Cozy in the color Sunday's Coming.

Week 25: Linus Sings To The Baby

2011-05-21T10:20:00.000-07:00

*Had some serious video problems this week so I appologize if the video is grainy. I'll return to my normal camera next week.

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

Little Hanten by Cheryl Oberle from Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders edited by Judith Durant. Using Fibernatura Yummy in color 41354.

Provence Baby Cardigan by Cecily Glowik MacDonald in Berroco Vintage in color 5122 or Banana as we like to call it.

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.

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

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

Maine Fiber Frolic is June 4-5th 2011. For more details.

Join the Cardigan Contest KAL!!! More details on can be found on the Expectant Knitter Podcast Group discussion boards. Let's tag projects with EKCCK2011. There are great prizes available, no limit on the number of entries, and the contest runs through June 1st.

Steph likes the Olay Ultra Moisture Lotion for her belly.

And now I will tell you that the Linus Singing portion of the show was cut by the camera. I set to record at a higher resolution which means it only runs for 25 minutes at a shot and doesn't tell me when it stops recording. So the whole Linus story got cut. Check out next week when I'll be sure to include AND record it.

Week 24: Knitting Ennui

2011-05-13T16:09:00.001-07:00

Notes to follow...

Week 23: Betting on The Baby

2011-05-06T03:05:00.000-07:00

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

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.

Sprout Blanket by Hanna Breetz in Spud & Chloe Sweater in color Splash.

Meandering Circular Ziggies by Bonnie ZInk in Three Ewes Twisted In Fiber in color The Tweedles.

Norwegian Sweet Baby Cap by GRO in Collinette Jitterbug colorway Lagoon.

Seamless Yoked Baby Sweater by Carole Barenys in Patons Kroy Sock FX in color Clover Colors.

Join the Cardigan Contest KAL!!! More details on can be found on the Expectant Knitter Podcast Group discussion boards. Great prizes available, no limit on the number of entries, and the contest runs through June 1st.

Buy shoes from Zappos.com

Week 22: The Baby In Green

2011-04-27T16:43:00.000-07:00

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

Green zebra baby sweater by Dove Knits in Lion Brand Cotton Ease in color Seaspray.

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.

Sprout Blanket by Hanna Breetz in Spud & Chloe Sweater in color Splash.

The stitch markers shown are WeeOnes and the stitch markers most loved are Hide and Sheep.

Meandering Circular Ziggies by Bonnie ZInk in Three Ewes Twisted In Fiber in color The Tweedles.

Seamless Yoked Baby Sweater by Carole Barenys in Patons Kroy Sock FX in color Clover Colors.

Join the Cardigan Contest KAL!!! More details on can be found on the

Expectant Knitter Podcast Group discussion boards. Great prizes available, no limit on the number of entries, and the contest runs through June 1st. The KAL options are...

Green zebra baby sweater by Dove Knits
Summer Chills Cardigan by Danielle Reiner
Tulips, A Colorful Cardigan for Baby by Lindsay Pekny
Seamless Yoked Baby Sweater by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Provence Baby Cardigan by Carole Barenys

The prizes so far...Socks That Rock and String Theory Caper Sock and Ellen Cooper's Zohar's Socks

Week 21: We Have Eyebrows and Salsa

2011-04-23T05:34:00.000-07:00

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

Check out Steve from The Dramatic Knits Podcast's Japanese Garden Shawl Auction.

Green zebra baby sweater by Dove Knits in Reynolds Revue in colors 1418 and 1490.

Green zebra baby sweater by Dove Knits in Lion Brand Cotton Ease in color Seaspray.

BFF Socks by Cookie A featured in the book Knit. Sock. Love in Regia Color Stretch in the color 00121.

Check out Steph's socks that are part of the 52 Pair Plunge. Or check out the Rav Group for more details, 52ppIV.

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.

Check out 90% Knitting Podcast, it's great fun, as is His & Hers. For details on the Preemie Hats check out their podcasts or click over to the Sweet Caroline Preemie Cap KAL.

Join the Cardigan Contest KAL!!! More details on can be found on the

Expectant Knitter Podcast Group discussion boards. Great prizes available, no limit on the number of entries, and the contest runs through June 1st. The KAL options are...

The prizes so far...Socks That Rock and String Theory Caper Sock

New Yarn alert:

Three Ewes Twisted In Fiber in The Tweedles Colorway....LOVE!!! And the Spud & Chloe Sweater in Splash. Oh And Regia Arabesque in 2946 is destined to be a pair of Meandering Circular Ziggies by Bonnie ZInk.

Week 20: What's It Going To Be?

2011-04-13T18:44:00.000-07:00

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

Wanida socks by Cookie A in Aussie Sock colorway Peach Cobbler for the Round the Twist with the sock knit along for Sock Inovations by Cookie A.

Green zebra baby sweater by Dove Knits in Reynolds Revue in colors 1418 and 1490.

Maybe picking the

BFF Socks by Cookie A featured in the book Knit. Sock. Love by Cookie A back up.

Week 19: Yarn: Make Room for Baby

2011-04-09T01:38:00.000-07:00

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

Been watching and loving the following videopodcasts: Dramatic Knits, Yarnivore, and Knittin' On The Fly.

Frogged some languishing projects including a Hanne by Lia Moya.

Maja by Agnieszka Rupnik in Lion Brand Cotton Ease arranged the squares while watching the videopodcast: I Swear I'm Knitting.

Wanida socks by Cookie A in Aussie Sock colorway Peach Cobbler for the Round the Twist with the sock knit along for Sock Inovations by Cookie A.

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.

Mitered Square Wrap & Shawl by Deby Lake is making a comeback as a baby blanket.

Week 18: So Hungry

2011-03-31T16:27:00.000-07:00

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

And this is the week when Steph says sorry a lot.

Maja by Agnieszka Rupnik in Lion Brand Cotton Ease

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

Wanida socks by Cookie A in Aussie Sock colorway Peach Cobbler for the Round the Twist with the sock knit along for Sock Inovations by Cookie A.

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.

Steph's watching The Knit Girllls and listening to the Knitmore Girl's discuss after thought heels.

Wanna see some UFO's (Unfinished Objects)?

Mitered Square Wrap & Shawl by Deby Lake is making a comeback as a baby blanket.

Sleeping Wedge Shaped Pillow

What to Expect When Your Expecting by Heidi Murkoff can be very helpful!

Bevis and Butt-Head as a nose reference.

Check out MacOban...

Week 17: Bring on The Socks

2011-03-26T09:49:00.000-07:00

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry
There is now an Expectant Knitter Podcast Group on Ravelry for discussion of this video blog

Maja by Agnieszka Rupnik in Lion Brand Cotton Ease

Flamboyan by Stephen West in String Theory Caper Sock in colors Tavikki and Nerrivik. Hope you can see the colors better from further away.

Carin's podcast Round the Twist with the sock knit along for Sock Inovations by Cookie A.

Wanida socks by Cookie A in Aussie Sock colorway Peach Cobbler.

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.

Tiger Socks for The Boyfriend using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks.

Steve Urkel was on Family Matters.

The Bajor Valentine is Steph's Traveling Woman Shawl by Liz Abinante knit with Schaefer Nichole in color Annie.

Please give some baby blanket advice and stop Steph from knitting the New Traditions Baby Blanket that she thinks is lovely.

Week 16: The Name of the Game is Comfort

2011-03-17T17:53:00.000-07:00

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry

Maja by Agnieszka Rupnik in Lion Brand Cotton Ease

Tiger Socks for The Boyfriend using as a basis for this, Wendy D. Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks. Should Steph make matching baby socks?

Flamboyan by Stephen West in String Theory Caper Sock in colors Tavikki and Nerrivik. Steph has a major mistake!

Food Cravings!

Pillows and Heart Beats!

Himmer Himmer

Thinking about knitting a Hemlock Ring blanket by Jared Flood with the new yellow yarns Dream In Color Classy in Butterpeeps or Berroco Vintage Chunky.

Week 15: Hurry Up and Wear That

2011-03-11T16:36:00.000-08:00

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry

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

Maja by Agnieszka Rupnik in Lion Brand Cotton Ease

Tiger Socks for The Boyfriend and my favorite Opal socks of all time.

Carrot on top hat is based on Cherry-O! Hat by Susan B. Anderson and Connorsmom10306's Carrot Hat. Knit with Berroco Comfort DK and Knit Picks Swish DK

The North Shore Yarn Crawl is coming up.

Week 14: Never Be Satisfied

2011-03-05T09:57:00.000-08:00

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry

Maja by Agnieszka Rupnik in Lion Brand Cotton Ease

Using the Cherry-O! Hat by Susan B. Anderson and Connorsmom10306's Carrot Hat as a basis for making a Carrot on top hat with Berroco Comfort DK and Knit Picks Swish DK

Steph knit the Turbulence U-Neck Pullover by Norah Gaughan in Knit Picks Swish DK in color Asparagus

Sugar N' Cream for dishcloths

Steph is still contemplating her next shawl, perhaps the Flamboyan by Stephen West

And perhaps a new pair of Knucks by Pamela Grossman for her Dad's birthday

Week 13: Revenge of the Gater Stitch

2011-02-25T15:38:00.000-08:00

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry

Maja by Agnieszka Rupnik in Lion Brand Cotton Ease

Sugar N' Cream for dishcloths

Hurani by Emily Ross is a free Ravelry download

Steph's wearing her Sideways Grande Cloche by Laura Irwin from the book Boutique Knits

Piddleloop Sewing Team on Etsy makes some cool bags that we found out about through The Knit Girllls

What shawl should Steph knit with her Schaefer Anne in the pink, purple, yellow, green, orange color?

Week 12: Tulips Are Coming Up

2011-02-17T17:55:00.000-08:00

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry

Cherry-O! Hat by Susan B. Anderson in Berroco Comfort DK

Connorsmom10306's Carrot Hat in Berroco Comfort DK

Tulips, A Colorful Cardigan for Baby by Lindsay Perkins

Steph used Dream in Color Classy, Cascade 220 Paints and Malabrigo Rios

Check out Steph's Harvard Girl's Blanket in Bernat Alpaca Natural Blends

Maja by Agnieszka Rupnik in Lion Brand Cotton Ease

Steph is really enjoying Battlestar Galatica and Steve repeatedly shows her pictures of Beets and Bears.

Rav Group for Due in August 2011

Books: Your Pregnancy Week by Week, The Girlfriend's Guide To Pregnancy, What to Expect When Your Expecting, and Belly Laughs.

Sugar N' Cream for dishcloths

Next tulip sweater in Lorna's Laces Shepard Worsted, Malabrigo Rios, Shibui Knits Merino Worsted

Week 11: The Name Game

2011-02-11T15:37:00.000-08:00

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry

Hurani by Emily Ross is a free Ravelry download

Cherry-O! Hat by Susan B. Anderson in Berroco Comfort DK

Connorsmom10306's Carrot Hat

Little Pumpkin Hat by Susan B. Anderson in Classic Elite Yarns Princess

Find most popular baby names at the Babycenter website

Check out the Di've Zenneth at Webs!

Week 10: Baby Knitting

2011-02-04T15:04:00.000-08:00

Featuring Steph the Knittingsamurai on Ravelry, and sneaky Linus the cat.

Currently working on the

Hurani by Emily Ross is a free Ravelry download

Finished the Baby Cozy by Nikki Van Der Car using Berroco Vintage Chunky in color 6185 known as Teal to Steph.

Finished the Pink Paper Bag Hat by Susan B. Anderson using Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino and Berroco Comfort DK.

Steph is thinking about knitting The Little Pumpkin Hat or The Sweet Pea Hat next.

Week 9 Ode to Cascade 220 Superwash

2011-01-28T15:25:00.000-08:00

Featuring Steph but with a cameo by Isitt the cat and later Linus the other cat.

Currently working on the

BFF Socks by Cookie A featured in the book Knit. Sock. Love by Cookie A

Hurani by Emily Ross is a free Ravelry download

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry

Milan Jacket by Louisa Harding in Natural Knits for Babies and Moms

Tulips, A Colorful Cardigan for Baby by Lindsay Perkins

Steph is using Cascade 220 Paints and Malabrigo Rios

Week 8! The Inaugural Episode

2011-01-20T16:01:00.000-08:00

Featuring Steph but with a cameo by Isitt the cat.

Currently working on the

BFF Socks by Cookie A featured in the book Knit. Sock. Love by Cookie A

Seaside shawlette by Wendy D. Johnson published on Wendy Knits website

Hurani by Emily Ross is a free Ravelry download

Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry

The new yarn is Caper Sock by String Theory available at their website as well as at Purl Divia’s Shop.