My Fashionable Life

Oh dearest, you are never, ever dull!

Oh dear, be advised that "newborn" size lasts about 2 weeks, especially with a boy! lol I had 3...do make larger sweaters just to be sure you have things that fit in a few months.

While it is pitifully easy for you, one can never have too many Yankee Knitter Roll Raglan sweaters--play w/ color (stripes?) in a washable wool. These go on and off easily and knit up in no time! I like Child's Aran, too! (No, I've got no connection to Yankee Knitters....)I also like Reynolds Lopi #402 Colorful Kids--it's a guernsey. Most of these are, I admit, possibly better suited to a slightly older baby, but hey, I tried!

No baby ideas for your awesome looking yarn, but just want to say you are never dull, and this little no one in Connecticut is always waiting for your next post.

Jenn

you are not dull! I love your blog. I am very much looking forward to your book, and wish you the best of luck juggling it and the baby.

you my dear are never dull. I on the other hand have impeccable timing (Ill be in London at the end of the month- when loaf will be taking up the time :)

and you could always go with the placket sweater non?? it is a free pdf from purlsoho I believe

You most certainly are not dull. You are always an enjoyable read! My first son had his feet dug under my right ribs for a long time- it was definitely very uncomfortable!! It is so much nicer when they come out and introduce their little selves to you!!

I love the double-breasted baby surprise! And I wanted to let you know that I loved your section in the Knitknit book.

not dull but rather full of beautiful handknits! i love the baby sweaters.

What's dull to you isn't dull to others, Anna!

BrainyLady Alison finished an interesting side-to-side baby jacket about a month ago. Here it is: http://brainylady.blogspot.com/2007/09/finished-sweetness.html

Your little knits are nice. You are defunatly not dull, if you feel too tired take earlier maternity leave and enjoy moments of rest without interuption and quietness ... these times will be rare when baby comes!

Definitely not dull! It's just delicious to imagine little loaf in those precious knits.

Such sweet baby things :0) And if you can, do take some more time off before his arrival - after all it will be a very long time before you only have you to consider again. I know I found it quite a special time, having a few weeks of leisure before my first daughter arrived. With my second, I worked until 3 weeks before she was due and I was so exhausted by the time she arrived I really wished I hadn't !

Such sweet baby things :0) And if you can, do take some more time off before his arrival - after all it will be a very long time before you only have you to consider again. I know I found it quite a special time, having a few weeks of leisure before my first daughter arrived. With my second, I worked until 3 weeks before she was due and I was so exhausted by the time she arrived I really wished I hadn't !

How about a pullover for your future son/baking loaf? Something without buttons can be useful as I notice you have 2 buttoned cardigans. Try either an envelope neckline alla "marla" (split all the way to accommodate that large baby head) or short i-cord ties. Heck! try a Marla -style garter rib too!

Oh, I remember those little feet kicking at my ribs! It was always worse when I was trying to get to sleep.
The little ribbon-tied wool vests in the Erika Knight baby book are the sweetest thing ever. You could edge it with a solid colored yarn like you did with Marla. And you can never have too many hats.
Good luck with the book knitting!

No pattern suggestions, I'm afraid, but I did want to say that the navy cardigan and striped hat are darling, and I love the double breasted BSJ. I've never seen one before.

Darling, you could never be dull! and the knits are gorgeous. What about a Baby Yoda Jacket? (http://dogsstealyarn.com/yoda.htm) would show the stripes off beautifully and easy to put on(an important consideration).
Hope you feel less tired soon.

Are you sure the little loaf is a boy? I'm currently knitting the February baby sweater from Knitters' Almanac out of a skein of 273 yards of Fleece Artist DK weight yarn. I'm almost done and there is plenty of yarn left, so you'd certainly get a sweater out of 350 yards of STR Heavyweight. The only catch is that the February sweater has a lace pattern, so it looks much more feminine--but of course, you can always change the pattern!

Hope the book is coming along well!

The little knits are gorgeous. As for little feet under your ribs, my darling second daughter put a hair line fracture in my ribs with her enthusiastic kicking, I must add that she was 10lbs 8oz and probably didn't have much room so how could I blame her... lol

As if you needed forgiving, silly. I'm not sure this is what you want for the STR, but have you seen 6.5st's wrap cardigan?
http://sixandahalfstitches.typepad.com/65st_patterns/

http://www.tamemymind.com/artscrafts/2007/03/20/reversible_afghan_blanket_patterns_crocheted_or_knitted.php

There are some very cute, easy baby afghans on this link.

Ooops...posted to quickly! Check out the baby kimono wrap on the 10/12 entry -
http://specialstuff.typepad.com/sugar_bunny_boulevard/

TOMTEN JACKET without Cap, modified for heavyweight!
Look at Ravelry(2re2li) for my Tomten, made from Zitron Trekking Sock Yarn. With Cap I needed ca 420m and just a little bit (really just a few meters!) for the rest of the sleeve.
Maybe knit it in st sts to avoid yarn-ending before ending ;)
best wishes from eva, mother of a boy (and two girls, more trouble than one boy ;D)

Not at all dull. Look at these adorable knits! I wish I had a suggestion for the STR, but I'm sure you'll find the perfect pattern...can't wait to see what you decide on!

Anna,
You MUST finish work sooner than 2 weeks before your due date. I speak as a midwife and mother of five children. I firmly believe that every woman needs time before the birth of her first baby for not only rest but reflection of her life pre-motherhood, some time for personal pampering i.e. long lie-ins, daytime TV, luxurious baths with no time limits, bars of chocolate with feet up and glossy magazines. And not to forget your man, have some lovely days or evenings out, some romance and if you are up to it a little bit of passion! This is the last time in your life you will ever be able to (or want to) put yourself first. And also, no matter how passionate you are about him, the last time he will be centre of your universe. (Nothing prepares you for that "I would kill or die for my offspring" instinct.) You should savour the last days of your life as you know it cos it will never ever be the same again.
That's not to say that birthing and caring for your baby won't be the most exhilirating (and exhausting) experience ever, it can be. But after the birth of my 1st, after all the fuss had died down, I found myself pining for my old lifestyle, not that it was glamorous in the least. Enjoy it whilst you can. And the very best of luck!
Claire
xxx

I so agree with Claire's response... you need and deserve that gathering-in time to be prepared for this major shift in your lifestyle. I hope you do decide to let go of work a bit earlier. I think you might like the EZ Best Baby Jacket, with a nice yoke and body in any sort of pattern stitch you want. It should be easy to find on the web to give you an idea if it suits your knitting tastes.

Ooh how exciting having a new baby, and your first too. I am sure you will absolutely love it. I love all the little knits you have been making. I love knitting baby clothes too for friends and family (my blog is full of them). I really like the DB Simply Baby book which is full of cute baby knits, and Double Knits by Zoe Mellor is great too. Have fun knitting them and enjoy every second.

Ooh how exciting having a new baby, and your first too. I am sure you will absolutely love it. I love all the little knits you have been making. I love knitting baby clothes too for friends and family (my blog is full of them). I really like the DB Simply Baby book which is full of cute baby knits, and Double Knits by Zoe Mellor is great too. Have fun knitting them and enjoy every second. I would be finishing work around the 6 week mark if I was you, not the two week mark. You will be feeling very tired out by then.

Hi
I just bought a whole knitting book to have "Bridie"!
I must say, I like little else therein, all rather eccentric to say the least.
Please can you tell me if I may purchase "Daisy" at all?
thank you for your lovely blog
Veronica

I love the baby knits. Especially the little blue cardigan. I've just knit my bump a stripey hat too! Only I couldn't resist putting a bobble on top of mine - will he hate me when he grows up?

You are doing better on the baby knitting than me I've only made shoes and hats!

I hope that everything is going well with you and that you get some time to rest.

Hello, just dropping by to say I hope everything is going well with both the baby and the book.

Hi, I love the navy cardigan and wondered if you would tell me -- did you create the pattern yourself or find it somewhere? Please tell me where I can find it. Hope all is well with you and baby.

Hello...busy lady I'm sure...I keep checking in for updates...baby updates...knitting updates...be well.

You may want to consider making a little stroller/carseat blankie out of the STR, that would be both cute and very practical! It's nice to have a smaller blankie just to drape over the baby's legs.

I'm with what folks are telling you about "newborn" size! Ours lasted about a month, but then I had girls! ;-) And lots of people give you newborn size clothes - at least in my experience. (admittedly 29 years ago!!!)

A couple of kind people gave us next size up, so useful! As by then we were really struggling financially as to where the next size clothes were going to come from.

But best of all was a lovely pale blue cable sweater, but knit loose... It looked lovely, but also gradually stretched as our daughter got older. :-) And then it got passed to her sister. Wish I'd kept it!

Best wishes from Liverpool, and enjoy your last days of freedom! ;-)

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW BABY! I JUST HEARD THE GREAT NEWS!!!