You guys got me all teary…and it’s not the hormones, I swear
Wow… Thank you all so very much for your congratulations and good wishes! It means so much to have heard from so many of you. And the lurkers! I love hearing from the lurkers!
Sniff. You guys rock. You really do.
I had another sonogram today. (I LOVE sonograms! So nice to get a peek at the little person in there.) The image I posted the other day is from 8 1/2 weeks. I hadn’t realized how much growing and developing happened between then and now. I saw two arms! And two legs! All of them waving around! And a profile! For better or worse, the kid looks like it’s (damn, I hate to use that pronoun. Reason enough to find out the sex.) growing my nose. Four weeks to the 16-week sonogram and hopefully we’ll learn the sex then.
In the meantime, there are Dale sweaters to ponder. As I mentioned, I bought some Dale baby pattern books to knit with Baby Ull. Ready for a glut of pictures of cute babies in cute knitwear? Sure you are.
Let me know what you think. Anything shown here in “boy” or “girl” colors (whatever that means) can of course be knit in different colors so the patterns are all fair game regardless of who turns out to be growing a nose like mine. I’m cool dressing a boy in pink, but I think that would be stretching Billy’s limits just a bit too much. So I’m not going to start any of these projects until we know who’s in there. Because if I can knit with pink and red and orange and purple (preferably all in one garment) you know I want to. (And yeah, we can put pink bootees on a boy when Billy’s not looking. I won’t tell.)
Here’s the sea lion sweater, which will be the first project because Billy and I both love it most of all:
And after that most wonderful sweater comes a parade of animals and stripes and checks and knitted goodness. They’re not in order of preference. I really can’t decide between them:
Obviously I won’t be knitting all of these, but it’s damn hard to choose. Let me know which ones you prefer! And if you’ve made any of these, I’d love to hear about it. Stinkerbell already did her best to put the fear of steeked ladybugs into me. 😉
I LOVE the Sea Lion set! Great choice. And Kimomo style tops make baby dressing much, much easier. My vote for the next one would be the duck sweater. Small people wearing duck clothing really works for me. Quite possibly because once they’re old enough to have an opinion, they won’t let you put ’em in ducks anymore. Sigh.
Posted by: Rachel H
I love the superbright and colorful ladybug hat ensemble, almost like houses in Mexico.
Hooray for machinewashable wools!
Posted by: spaazlicious
Oh, the green sleeveless onesie is adorable.
I didn’t leave a comment in the long list of congratulations before, but you should have heard me squeal at the news. Yay you!
Posted by: jodi
Oooh, the first three pictures are my favorite, and you could (possibly) start on one of them since they could be knit in “unisex” colors. Too cute!
Posted by: Jenn
Congrats on the news! You are going to have the best (knit) dressed baby around…can’t wait to see all of the baby fluff you create in the next 7 months. 🙂
Posted by: Wendy
Steeks be damned, I love the lady bugs, which come with the added benefit of gender neutrality. Runner up would be the cow jumper set. Can you tell I’m drawn to the vivid colors?
Posted by: Sarah
OOh, that two-tone green jumper. How cute! And the lady bugs, too. What great pictures!
Posted by: Carole
The blue-checkered one with the ducks!
Posted by: Angela
I LOVE the Sea Lion set! Great choice. And Kimomo style tops make baby dressing much, much easier. My vote for the next one would be the duck sweater. Small people wearing duck clothing really works for me. Quite possibly because once they’re old enough to have an opinion, they won’t let you put ’em in ducks anymore. Sigh.
Posted by: Rachel H
I love the superbright and colorful ladybug hat ensemble, almost like houses in Mexico.
Hooray for machinewashable wools!
Posted by: spaazlicious
Oh, the green sleeveless onesie is adorable.
I didn’t leave a comment in the long list of congratulations before, but you should have heard me squeal at the news. Yay you!
Posted by: jodi
Oooh, the first three pictures are my favorite, and you could (possibly) start on one of them since they could be knit in “unisex” colors. Too cute!
Posted by: Jenn
Congrats on the news! You are going to have the best (knit) dressed baby around…can’t wait to see all of the baby fluff you create in the next 7 months. 🙂
Posted by: Wendy
Steeks be damned, I love the lady bugs, which come with the added benefit of gender neutrality. Runner up would be the cow jumper set. Can you tell I’m drawn to the vivid colors?
Posted by: Sarah
OOh, that two-tone green jumper. How cute! And the lady bugs, too. What great pictures!
Posted by: Carole
The blue-checkered one with the ducks!
Posted by: Angela
Nooo! Don’t fear the ladybugs, knit them! I think that one’s the funnest (or most fun?) of all of them. I also really like the first one with a row of ducks and the cute little green overalls set. I think they’re overalls. Ugh! I need a baby!
Posted by: Vicki
I second the blue-checkered ducks. Love it. Don’t let Tom Cruise do your sonograms!
Posted by: Kat
The green one makes me think of brussels sprouts, and that’s a good thing in my book! But what’s the exit strategy there — is it easy to get off for changing?
Posted by: anne
ooh, I love them all! Especially the little ears on that last hat. I want to knit tiny little things but none of my friends are having babies yet! And I’m certainly not. Not yet anyway!
Posted by: TheBon
Another long time lurker.. Congratulations!! I also vote for the multi-colored ladybug hat and sweater – It seems like one of the easier things to get the child in or out of and its adorable.
It was said in another post but I definitely second a “kimono style” or anything with buttons on the shoulder seams to make the neckline bigger- these tiny people come with very large, soft, mushy heads attached to tiny necks and the idea of trying to stuff said head into a small neckline is not something any new mom needs.
Posted by: Mouse
that checkered one with the ducks…I’ve seen that one in a trunk show….and OMG, I want that one!
Posted by: Norma
Don’t worry Cari – both of my kids sonograms and every other baby sonogram I have ever seen looks like the kid has a massive honker! For some reason the nose seems to grow fast first. 🙂 I assure you, my kids have normal noses…LOL!
As for the sweaters – they are all a-frickin-dorable! Knit them all!
Posted by: stephanie
oh no. Fear of the steeked ladybugs? no! it’s simply a challenge that can be done with the cheering on of everyone reading – a process of growth similar to that of a baby. (a stretch, I know.) The ladybugs win my vote for “first after the sealion.
perhaps you could farm out sweaters to those of us interested in knitting for the little one (who’s nose surely can’t be that big yet but even so I am tickled with how much you saw!)? You (and Melanie and others who are with child) could (scheme together and) have a contest for something, and the winner gets to knit the design up? or help? It’s surely keep those of us reading along busy for the next several months…
Posted by: Kristen
The green onesie is adorable and a good quick knit when you’re sick of intarsia. But I love the duck trimmed gingham. Oh hell, I love them all.
Posted by: jackie
love the ladybugs and all that color. they’re all adorable really! i like the idea of the orange, purple, pink, and red….have fun with color!
Posted by: kaarin
Cari, I’ve been trying to leave this comment for two days but every time I sit down to do it, my baby interrupts! heh
Have you heard enough hoorahs and congratulations? I’m so so happy for you and Billy and the dogs! Hooray for having babies! It’s a fun exciting adventure and the beginning of so many new things in your lives!
I tell every first-time mother this: Live every moment. This is one of those rare “firsts” of life. You will never experience your first pregnancy or have your first baby again. It’s a once in a lifetime thing. (Yes, I savored my “last baby” three times thinking each time I’d never have another – this isn’t quite the same.) Your first time to feel a baby kick in your tummy (and the second, and the thousandth). The first time you hear its heartbeat. The first time the ultrasound tech looks at you and your husband and says, “It looks like a ____.” Those are undescribable moments. Treasure those moments and every moment in between because you can’t re-live them and it’ll never be the first time again. Congratulations again. (((Hugs)))
Posted by: Laura
I love the sea lion sweater and can’t wait to see your version of it. Congratulations from another lurker!
Posted by: teresa
*delurks*
I like the green romper!
Posted by: sarah
Thanks for replying to my congratulation in your previous post!
I just love the checkered blue one with the ducks. That’s my vote.
Posted by: Anna
Oh oh, so exciting! Bloglines didn’t show me your last entry, so please accepte my sincere CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Julia
hehe considering how many changes any munchkin will go through on a given day- Sooner or later you are going to get to a boy wearing pink 🙂
As for those ladybugs. Ooooh I did not attempt to put the fear of steeks in you (which IS a Dale of Norway deal)… I just wanted to warn you about cutting them that’s all 🙂 It is a fun sweater to knit.
And all those choices are GORGEOUS. my picks… well thats rough. Gingham Duckies and Ladybugs are high up on the list though 🙂
Posted by: stinkerbell
Well, the one with the checks and the ducks, obviously :-). The zippered checked hoodie is mighty cute, too.
Posted by: marrije
Ladybugs! Ladybugs! Ladybugs! Even if they are scary. And congratulations 🙂
Posted by: Alison
The ladies at work are convinced that I’m ‘ready’ because I loooooove to pick my favorite Dale. Actually, I’m just trying to figure out how to make adult size versions of some of them!
ESPECIALLY THE BLUE GINGHAM. I covet that chick’s hair too, those bangs rule!
Also, the bescarfed duck, because those ducks underneath look so confident. Full eye contact.
The pink stripes because it reminds me of Raggedy Ann (the heart!) and it’s slightly punk.
The cow hat is slightly mean, but I’m NOT above putting a child in THIS:
http://www.theknittinggarden.com/images/debbiebliss/book/booksix/teddy-bear-lg.jpg
We have this one at webs, and it’s drop dead pretty:
http://www.dale.no/dale/imagesdg.nsf/lupmodeller/DG13502_01LA/$file/DG13502_01LA.jpg
Posted by: Cirilia
baby clothes! SO CUTE! Good choice on the Walrus. I LOVE the ladybug one. And the little blue/white checkered chick one. and the adorable little pink and white checkered/stripey one (hard to differentiate my love of the clothes from my love of the baby’s smile on that one). Oh, oh, oh! Too many cute things!!
Posted by: Pea
Checks and ducks, and then the red hoodie. Also, check this out. I think it’s hilarious:
http://alohamedia.net/sarah/hats/chicken-viking/
I’m not a good enough knitter yet to do it, but one day….even if I don’t have anyone to give it to.
Posted by: Ellen
Many. many congrats on your pending arrival. I can’t think of any blogger who will make a nicer mommy. Long-time lurker, Martha
Posted by: Martha
I think they’re all great, even though I’m not so much a duckie-sweater kind of gal. I also have a Baby Ull book you might want to take a peek at.
Posted by: Em
I like the little frog (or is it a pea pod) outfit, and the one that looks like it has a cow on the front – the last one. I love anything with ears. 🙂
Posted by: melanie
I vote for the Sea Lion. I love the ladybug one, but I fear it too.
Also, like people have said already, babies have BIG heads and they’re wiggly. So anything cardi style is much easier to put a babe in. Even those buttons at the shoulder aren’t always big enough.
And don’t forget Mags Kandis’ pattern (Mission Falls). Wee Knits and Wee Knits Too are great and at an aran gauge. The 1824 cotton has been discontinued but there’s still some around or you can use the wool.
Posted by: Steph
I’m torn between the green one-piece and the multi-colored sweater-hat combo with the ladybugs hidden in there (shown just before the green one). Love the sea lions!
Posted by: Sneaksleep
That sea lion sweater is SO. CUTE. Seriously. I almost can’t handle all the cuteness.
Posted by: Carrie
Nooo! Don’t fear the ladybugs, knit them! I think that one’s the funnest (or most fun?) of all of them. I also really like the first one with a row of ducks and the cute little green overalls set. I think they’re overalls. Ugh! I need a baby!
Posted by: Vicki
I second the blue-checkered ducks. Love it. Don’t let Tom Cruise do your sonograms!
Posted by: Kat
The green one makes me think of brussels sprouts, and that’s a good thing in my book! But what’s the exit strategy there — is it easy to get off for changing?
Posted by: anne
ooh, I love them all! Especially the little ears on that last hat. I want to knit tiny little things but none of my friends are having babies yet! And I’m certainly not. Not yet anyway!
Posted by: TheBon
Another long time lurker.. Congratulations!! I also vote for the multi-colored ladybug hat and sweater – It seems like one of the easier things to get the child in or out of and its adorable.
It was said in another post but I definitely second a “kimono style” or anything with buttons on the shoulder seams to make the neckline bigger- these tiny people come with very large, soft, mushy heads attached to tiny necks and the idea of trying to stuff said head into a small neckline is not something any new mom needs.
Posted by: Mouse
that checkered one with the ducks…I’ve seen that one in a trunk show….and OMG, I want that one!
Posted by: Norma
Don’t worry Cari – both of my kids sonograms and every other baby sonogram I have ever seen looks like the kid has a massive honker! For some reason the nose seems to grow fast first. 🙂 I assure you, my kids have normal noses…LOL!
As for the sweaters – they are all a-frickin-dorable! Knit them all!
Posted by: stephanie
oh no. Fear of the steeked ladybugs? no! it’s simply a challenge that can be done with the cheering on of everyone reading – a process of growth similar to that of a baby. (a stretch, I know.) The ladybugs win my vote for “first after the sealion.
perhaps you could farm out sweaters to those of us interested in knitting for the little one (who’s nose surely can’t be that big yet but even so I am tickled with how much you saw!)? You (and Melanie and others who are with child) could (scheme together and) have a contest for something, and the winner gets to knit the design up? or help? It’s surely keep those of us reading along busy for the next several months…
Posted by: Kristen
The green onesie is adorable and a good quick knit when you’re sick of intarsia. But I love the duck trimmed gingham. Oh hell, I love them all.
Posted by: jackie
love the ladybugs and all that color. they’re all adorable really! i like the idea of the orange, purple, pink, and red….have fun with color!
Posted by: kaarin
Cari, I’ve been trying to leave this comment for two days but every time I sit down to do it, my baby interrupts! heh
Have you heard enough hoorahs and congratulations? I’m so so happy for you and Billy and the dogs! Hooray for having babies! It’s a fun exciting adventure and the beginning of so many new things in your lives!
I tell every first-time mother this: Live every moment. This is one of those rare “firsts” of life. You will never experience your first pregnancy or have your first baby again. It’s a once in a lifetime thing. (Yes, I savored my “last baby” three times thinking each time I’d never have another – this isn’t quite the same.) Your first time to feel a baby kick in your tummy (and the second, and the thousandth). The first time you hear its heartbeat. The first time the ultrasound tech looks at you and your husband and says, “It looks like a ____.” Those are undescribable moments. Treasure those moments and every moment in between because you can’t re-live them and it’ll never be the first time again. Congratulations again. (((Hugs)))
Posted by: Laura
I love the sea lion sweater and can’t wait to see your version of it. Congratulations from another lurker!
Posted by: teresa
*delurks*
I like the green romper!
Posted by: sarah
Thanks for replying to my congratulation in your previous post!
I just love the checkered blue one with the ducks. That’s my vote.
Posted by: Anna
Oh oh, so exciting! Bloglines didn’t show me your last entry, so please accepte my sincere CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Julia
hehe considering how many changes any munchkin will go through on a given day- Sooner or later you are going to get to a boy wearing pink 🙂
As for those ladybugs. Ooooh I did not attempt to put the fear of steeks in you (which IS a Dale of Norway deal)… I just wanted to warn you about cutting them that’s all 🙂 It is a fun sweater to knit.
And all those choices are GORGEOUS. my picks… well thats rough. Gingham Duckies and Ladybugs are high up on the list though 🙂
Posted by: stinkerbell
Well, the one with the checks and the ducks, obviously :-). The zippered checked hoodie is mighty cute, too.
Posted by: marrije
Ladybugs! Ladybugs! Ladybugs! Even if they are scary. And congratulations 🙂
Posted by: Alison
The ladies at work are convinced that I’m ‘ready’ because I loooooove to pick my favorite Dale. Actually, I’m just trying to figure out how to make adult size versions of some of them!
ESPECIALLY THE BLUE GINGHAM. I covet that chick’s hair too, those bangs rule!
Also, the bescarfed duck, because those ducks underneath look so confident. Full eye contact.
The pink stripes because it reminds me of Raggedy Ann (the heart!) and it’s slightly punk.
The cow hat is slightly mean, but I’m NOT above putting a child in THIS:
http://www.theknittinggarden.com/images/debbiebliss/book/booksix/teddy-bear-lg.jpg
We have this one at webs, and it’s drop dead pretty:
http://www.dale.no/dale/imagesdg.nsf/lupmodeller/DG13502_01LA/$file/DG13502_01LA.jpg
Posted by: Cirilia
baby clothes! SO CUTE! Good choice on the Walrus. I LOVE the ladybug one. And the little blue/white checkered chick one. and the adorable little pink and white checkered/stripey one (hard to differentiate my love of the clothes from my love of the baby’s smile on that one). Oh, oh, oh! Too many cute things!!
Posted by: Pea
Checks and ducks, and then the red hoodie. Also, check this out. I think it’s hilarious:
http://alohamedia.net/sarah/hats/chicken-viking/
I’m not a good enough knitter yet to do it, but one day….even if I don’t have anyone to give it to.
Posted by: Ellen
Many. many congrats on your pending arrival. I can’t think of any blogger who will make a nicer mommy. Long-time lurker, Martha
Posted by: Martha
I think they’re all great, even though I’m not so much a duckie-sweater kind of gal. I also have a Baby Ull book you might want to take a peek at.
Posted by: Em
I like the little frog (or is it a pea pod) outfit, and the one that looks like it has a cow on the front – the last one. I love anything with ears. 🙂
Posted by: melanie
I vote for the Sea Lion. I love the ladybug one, but I fear it too.
Also, like people have said already, babies have BIG heads and they’re wiggly. So anything cardi style is much easier to put a babe in. Even those buttons at the shoulder aren’t always big enough.
And don’t forget Mags Kandis’ pattern (Mission Falls). Wee Knits and Wee Knits Too are great and at an aran gauge. The 1824 cotton has been discontinued but there’s still some around or you can use the wool.
Posted by: Steph
I’m torn between the green one-piece and the multi-colored sweater-hat combo with the ladybugs hidden in there (shown just before the green one). Love the sea lions!
Posted by: Sneaksleep
That sea lion sweater is SO. CUTE. Seriously. I almost can’t handle all the cuteness.
Posted by: Carrie
I am voting for the little hoodie & hat. It’s easiest to get a baby into and out of a cardigan, and I love sweaters with hoods for my baby girl.
Hope you are feeling well. Can’t wait to hear about your next sonogram! My daughter kept crossing her little legs in utero so she was an “it” until we got to the hospital. I hope you have better luck finding out who’s in there!
Posted by: Kate
Oh, the top one with blue and white at the top and little birds/ducks around the bottom edge. I’m all about the birds.
Posted by: Cassie
I find it very interesting that you are drooling over Dale patterns. Very interesting…..
Posted by: claudia
I love Heart and Red cow. I would definitely knit those 2. Btw. Congratulations! 🙂
Posted by: Eva
I love number 5 from the top. You could put all your favourite colors into it.
But I’d make it into a cardigan for practicality and maximum usage. And I’d use I-cord and a zipper rather than buttons. Buttons can be hard to do up on a squirming baby. Also, a lot of people like to use fancy shaped buttons on a baby sweater because they are so cute, but those kinds of buttons have a tendency to pop open.
That’s my two cents!
Cheers,
Laurie
Posted by: LaurieM
Aw, man, I love ’em all. Did you really have to show me that whole parade of adorableness? Sheesh, we haven’t even set a wedding date yet — what are you trying to do to me?
But if I had to pick, I’d go for #s 3 and 4, the blue/yellow ones with the appliqued ducks on the front.
Posted by: J Strizzy
Knit the ladybug sweater! I’m in love with that one, and is probably the first thing I’ll cast on for when I one day get pregnant. 🙂
Posted by: Rebekkah
Hey, i happen to like your nose. The green outfit that makes the baby look like a giant snowpea is really doing it for me. So, of course, is the red cow. I would wear the red cow in a New York second if someone made it in my size (and I swear that’s not a hint). hugs to you!
Posted by: regina
I’m a huge fan of the checks with the ducky border – it’s just too cool.
And congratulations! It’s funny – after high school and then again right after college, there was a rush to have babies for a lot of young women I knew and I never felt comfortable with that. Now, all the cool, mature, self-sufficient, worldly women I seem to know or read are having babies and it makes me feel good. You will be a great mom. Thank you for sharing thegood news with us!
Posted by: Amanda
The penguin! I can’t believe no one else loves the penguin. Yes, ducks and ladybugs are awesome, but the penguin takes the cake. It’s knitwear with a *motif wearing knitwear*.
penguinpenguinpenguin
Posted by: jpt
Let some friends do some knitting for you ! Everyone thought the chick would have superfluous knitwear. I didn’t manage one garment whilst pregnant ! To start with I was too tired,then I got really bad carpal tunnel syndrome. I managed half a lace border of a shetland shawl.
So,farm out that knitting.
Didn’t stop me enjoying the pregnancy though !
Posted by: Emma
I like the one with the checked pattern and the duck border, myself.
Posted by: susan
Delurking to say: a) the sonogram post was perhaps the most dramatic thing I’ve ever seen on any blog. Also wonderful. Congratulations!
and b) I love the green onesie outfit.
and c) (at the risk of becoming an instigator of baby-yarn buying) if you use gender-neutral colors (like, ahem, red and yellow and orange) you could start knitting now…
Posted by: Lizbon
Oh I just love them all! How can one be forced to make a decision when baby knits are all so darn cute!?!
Posted by: Rebecca
The sea lion is too cute! I also love the sweater with the little scarf-wearing birdie. I’d consider altering it and putting some buttons at the shoulder seam, though. Their heads are big and supposedly most infants don’t like having things pulled over them. I know my boy didn’t.
Yay for itsy-bitsy sweaters!
Posted by: Frith
Awwww! 1) Sea Lion for sure, 2) Ducks, and 3) Whatever that cute little thing is with the scarf. 🙂 And the stripey little pants which should be knit in pink/red/orange/purple and coordinate with all the sweaters!!!
Posted by: TAMARA
Congratulations on the impending wee one!
I love the green onesie and the sweater with the duckies. And I like the bright colors in the ladybug sweater. All beautiful choices!
Posted by: Jean
even if i am in the minority on this one — yellow sweater with duck (penguin?) in a scarf!
Posted by: heather
Congratulations from a lurker! I have made some Dale sweaters and cardis for my daughter, and they are such fun knits! And Babyull is a wonderful yarn for babies (but not for bigger kids, as it doesn’t take much wear). But the models tend to be really big if you don’t pay close attention to gauge. It’s difficult to knit with (or find!) smaller needles than the recommended 2.5 mm, but someone gave me the advice to always knit one size smaller than intended, but at the same time use the length measurements for the larger size, which has worked out really well. I think most of the patterns you are considering are pretty unisex, so I see no reason not to start right away! Good luck!
Posted by: Tari
I miss checking your blog for a few days and miss the most exciting news ever!!
Oh, congratulations Cari. And to Billy too! I wish you all the very best health and happiness in your pregnancy. My son had the same due date! And made me crave orange juice too. Geminis are very sweet babies, I think, but then I’m biased!
I love your choices of knitwear- bright colours are the best and are so cute on either a boy or girl… you can save them for future children too!?
Posted by: melissa
Congrats from another lurker! Allow me to suggest Jill Eaton’s Minnie’s. Here’s a link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0809296985/ref=cm_lm_fullview_prod_5/102-4588865-9720923?%5Fencoding=UTF8=glance=283155
Her stuff is cute & fun & you can get it finished before the kid is in the first grade!
Posted by: Lee
Oh man, how could you ever choose?? I love the sea lion and also the stripes. You will have to have lots more babies so these beautiful works of art can be worn for more than just a few months. Also, I heard about a book called “knitting for two” with maternity patterns and baby patterns, but it could just be an urban knitting myth. Either way, congratulations and happy knitting.
Posted by: ali
Damn gateway baby sweaters. Quit it. My quiet little clock ticks louder.
(delighted) mwah!
Posted by: Rachael
Oh, so much cuteness! I vote for the checks at the top, and the hoodie. It has checks, too. Hmm. But they are all so sweet. Like you. And your nose.
Posted by: alison
A belated congratulations. What fun. For me, babies are all about the barnyard. Chickens, cows, bears (okay, it’s a Montana barnyard) what I mean to say is: I love those chickens.
Posted by: julia fc
It’s simple: the boy colour is blue and the girl colour is pink. But don’t worry — it’s not a gender role assignment thing, it’s just to keep everyone from asking the tactless question of what hanging or not hanging between your kid’s legs.
Posted by: Nadia
Oh, I’m all teary, too. I just can’t wait. I’m proud to say I’ll be patting your belly every step of the way. (When this new addition comes along, he/she will probably smack me and say – “OH – YOU’RE the one!!???!)
xoxo
j
Posted by: john
I am voting for the little hoodie & hat. It’s easiest to get a baby into and out of a cardigan, and I love sweaters with hoods for my baby girl.
Hope you are feeling well. Can’t wait to hear about your next sonogram! My daughter kept crossing her little legs in utero so she was an “it” until we got to the hospital. I hope you have better luck finding out who’s in there!
Posted by: Kate
Oh, the top one with blue and white at the top and little birds/ducks around the bottom edge. I’m all about the birds.
Posted by: Cassie
I find it very interesting that you are drooling over Dale patterns. Very interesting…..
Posted by: claudia
I love Heart and Red cow. I would definitely knit those 2. Btw. Congratulations! 🙂
Posted by: Eva
I love number 5 from the top. You could put all your favourite colors into it.
But I’d make it into a cardigan for practicality and maximum usage. And I’d use I-cord and a zipper rather than buttons. Buttons can be hard to do up on a squirming baby. Also, a lot of people like to use fancy shaped buttons on a baby sweater because they are so cute, but those kinds of buttons have a tendency to pop open.
That’s my two cents!
Cheers,
Laurie
Posted by: LaurieM
Aw, man, I love ’em all. Did you really have to show me that whole parade of adorableness? Sheesh, we haven’t even set a wedding date yet — what are you trying to do to me?
But if I had to pick, I’d go for #s 3 and 4, the blue/yellow ones with the appliqued ducks on the front.
Posted by: J Strizzy
Knit the ladybug sweater! I’m in love with that one, and is probably the first thing I’ll cast on for when I one day get pregnant. 🙂
Posted by: Rebekkah
Hey, i happen to like your nose. The green outfit that makes the baby look like a giant snowpea is really doing it for me. So, of course, is the red cow. I would wear the red cow in a New York second if someone made it in my size (and I swear that’s not a hint). hugs to you!
Posted by: regina
I’m a huge fan of the checks with the ducky border – it’s just too cool.
And congratulations! It’s funny – after high school and then again right after college, there was a rush to have babies for a lot of young women I knew and I never felt comfortable with that. Now, all the cool, mature, self-sufficient, worldly women I seem to know or read are having babies and it makes me feel good. You will be a great mom. Thank you for sharing thegood news with us!
Posted by: Amanda
The penguin! I can’t believe no one else loves the penguin. Yes, ducks and ladybugs are awesome, but the penguin takes the cake. It’s knitwear with a *motif wearing knitwear*.
penguinpenguinpenguin
Posted by: jpt
Let some friends do some knitting for you ! Everyone thought the chick would have superfluous knitwear. I didn’t manage one garment whilst pregnant ! To start with I was too tired,then I got really bad carpal tunnel syndrome. I managed half a lace border of a shetland shawl.
So,farm out that knitting.
Didn’t stop me enjoying the pregnancy though !
Posted by: Emma
I like the one with the checked pattern and the duck border, myself.
Posted by: susan
Delurking to say: a) the sonogram post was perhaps the most dramatic thing I’ve ever seen on any blog. Also wonderful. Congratulations!
and b) I love the green onesie outfit.
and c) (at the risk of becoming an instigator of baby-yarn buying) if you use gender-neutral colors (like, ahem, red and yellow and orange) you could start knitting now…
Posted by: Lizbon
Oh I just love them all! How can one be forced to make a decision when baby knits are all so darn cute!?!
Posted by: Rebecca
The sea lion is too cute! I also love the sweater with the little scarf-wearing birdie. I’d consider altering it and putting some buttons at the shoulder seam, though. Their heads are big and supposedly most infants don’t like having things pulled over them. I know my boy didn’t.
Yay for itsy-bitsy sweaters!
Posted by: Frith
Awwww! 1) Sea Lion for sure, 2) Ducks, and 3) Whatever that cute little thing is with the scarf. 🙂 And the stripey little pants which should be knit in pink/red/orange/purple and coordinate with all the sweaters!!!
Posted by: TAMARA
Congratulations on the impending wee one!
I love the green onesie and the sweater with the duckies. And I like the bright colors in the ladybug sweater. All beautiful choices!
Posted by: Jean
even if i am in the minority on this one — yellow sweater with duck (penguin?) in a scarf!
Posted by: heather
Congratulations from a lurker! I have made some Dale sweaters and cardis for my daughter, and they are such fun knits! And Babyull is a wonderful yarn for babies (but not for bigger kids, as it doesn’t take much wear). But the models tend to be really big if you don’t pay close attention to gauge. It’s difficult to knit with (or find!) smaller needles than the recommended 2.5 mm, but someone gave me the advice to always knit one size smaller than intended, but at the same time use the length measurements for the larger size, which has worked out really well. I think most of the patterns you are considering are pretty unisex, so I see no reason not to start right away! Good luck!
Posted by: Tari
I miss checking your blog for a few days and miss the most exciting news ever!!
Oh, congratulations Cari. And to Billy too! I wish you all the very best health and happiness in your pregnancy. My son had the same due date! And made me crave orange juice too. Geminis are very sweet babies, I think, but then I’m biased!
I love your choices of knitwear- bright colours are the best and are so cute on either a boy or girl… you can save them for future children too!?
Posted by: melissa
Congrats from another lurker! Allow me to suggest Jill Eaton’s Minnie’s. Here’s a link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0809296985/ref=cm_lm_fullview_prod_5/102-4588865-9720923?%5Fencoding=UTF8=glance=283155
Her stuff is cute & fun & you can get it finished before the kid is in the first grade!
Posted by: Lee
Oh man, how could you ever choose?? I love the sea lion and also the stripes. You will have to have lots more babies so these beautiful works of art can be worn for more than just a few months. Also, I heard about a book called “knitting for two” with maternity patterns and baby patterns, but it could just be an urban knitting myth. Either way, congratulations and happy knitting.
Posted by: ali
Damn gateway baby sweaters. Quit it. My quiet little clock ticks louder.
(delighted) mwah!
Posted by: Rachael
Oh, so much cuteness! I vote for the checks at the top, and the hoodie. It has checks, too. Hmm. But they are all so sweet. Like you. And your nose.
Posted by: alison
A belated congratulations. What fun. For me, babies are all about the barnyard. Chickens, cows, bears (okay, it’s a Montana barnyard) what I mean to say is: I love those chickens.
Posted by: julia fc
It’s simple: the boy colour is blue and the girl colour is pink. But don’t worry — it’s not a gender role assignment thing, it’s just to keep everyone from asking the tactless question of what hanging or not hanging between your kid’s legs.
Posted by: Nadia
Oh, I’m all teary, too. I just can’t wait. I’m proud to say I’ll be patting your belly every step of the way. (When this new addition comes along, he/she will probably smack me and say – “OH – YOU’RE the one!!???!)
xoxo
j
Posted by: john
WooHoo! How exciting for you both! Congratulations! Go for the cow. Moo!
Posted by: Ande
The duck dress and hat are my favorites if baby’s a girl, but I really like the checks too, and that could be for either gender.
Posted by: Faith Fiberflash
So…much..cuteness…melting..in…my chair…
I really like the striped one with the heart. It’s kinda rock n roll, I wouldn’t be surprised to see it in a boutique. And I know you guys are totally going to have a rocker baby, right?
Posted by: Jenna
Wow! Congrats from yet another lurker. Love all the Dale patterns, but have you seen the Debbie Bliss baby patterns? They are way way cute- but be forewarned- a little on the big side. We weren’t able to discern the sex of our child pre-delivery (little devil kept her legs crossed the entire time)(good girl)-so we went with Debbie Bliss. I even made a black and white sweater with red pom pom trim (drove my traditional mother mad) All the best!
Posted by: Deb
I been happily lurking for over two years, but now I must say congratulations!
Like many others I am especially fond of the Blue Gingham with the little yellow ducks. It would be cute in pink gingham as well.
Posted by: Elle
Congratulations!
I vote for the blue gingham with ducks. It’s one of my very favorite baby sweaters ever that, unfortunately, I did not find out about until my child was too old for it. The other nice thing about that one is that it will look cute on a boy or a girl.
Posted by: Liz
ladybugs, ladybugs, ladybugs!!! (i like the sea lion, too)
i also like your famous fruit hats. the little one will need something to cover the head when leaving the hospital…even in june!
if only i knew how to knit for olivia…..:-)
Posted by: rebecca
ladybugs, ladybugs, ladybugs!!! (i like the sea lion, too)
i also like your famous fruit hats. the little one will need something to cover the head when leaving the hospital…even in june!
if only i knew how to knit for olivia…..:-)
Posted by: rebecca
I’ve seen the checked one with the little chicks, so of course, I vote for that one.
Best wishes.
Posted by: pj
They are all gorgeous. I am thinking machine washable yarns though – nothing worse than something sitting in the laundry pile until it is too small because you didn’t have time to hand wash it.
Posted by: Amelia
Congratulations on the wonderful news! Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Collette
i vote for anything with tiny chickens. tiny chickens on babies can’t be beat. chicks or grownup chickens, either one.
Posted by: karen
I know it’s too late, but I love the duck set, the second one. Thing about Dale of Norway patterns, they’re so complete. Socks, hat, sweater, optional jumper, etc. Whatever you make will be sooooo cute!
Posted by: MJ
WooHoo! How exciting for you both! Congratulations! Go for the cow. Moo!
Posted by: Ande
The duck dress and hat are my favorites if baby’s a girl, but I really like the checks too, and that could be for either gender.
Posted by: Faith Fiberflash
So…much..cuteness…melting..in…my chair…
I really like the striped one with the heart. It’s kinda rock n roll, I wouldn’t be surprised to see it in a boutique. And I know you guys are totally going to have a rocker baby, right?
Posted by: Jenna
Wow! Congrats from yet another lurker. Love all the Dale patterns, but have you seen the Debbie Bliss baby patterns? They are way way cute- but be forewarned- a little on the big side. We weren’t able to discern the sex of our child pre-delivery (little devil kept her legs crossed the entire time)(good girl)-so we went with Debbie Bliss. I even made a black and white sweater with red pom pom trim (drove my traditional mother mad) All the best!
Posted by: Deb
I been happily lurking for over two years, but now I must say congratulations!
Like many others I am especially fond of the Blue Gingham with the little yellow ducks. It would be cute in pink gingham as well.
Posted by: Elle
Congratulations!
I vote for the blue gingham with ducks. It’s one of my very favorite baby sweaters ever that, unfortunately, I did not find out about until my child was too old for it. The other nice thing about that one is that it will look cute on a boy or a girl.
Posted by: Liz
ladybugs, ladybugs, ladybugs!!! (i like the sea lion, too)
i also like your famous fruit hats. the little one will need something to cover the head when leaving the hospital…even in june!
if only i knew how to knit for olivia…..:-)
Posted by: rebecca
ladybugs, ladybugs, ladybugs!!! (i like the sea lion, too)
i also like your famous fruit hats. the little one will need something to cover the head when leaving the hospital…even in june!
if only i knew how to knit for olivia…..:-)
Posted by: rebecca
I’ve seen the checked one with the little chicks, so of course, I vote for that one.
Best wishes.
Posted by: pj
They are all gorgeous. I am thinking machine washable yarns though – nothing worse than something sitting in the laundry pile until it is too small because you didn’t have time to hand wash it.
Posted by: Amelia
Congratulations on the wonderful news! Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Collette
i vote for anything with tiny chickens. tiny chickens on babies can’t be beat. chicks or grownup chickens, either one.
Posted by: karen
I know it’s too late, but I love the duck set, the second one. Thing about Dale of Norway patterns, they’re so complete. Socks, hat, sweater, optional jumper, etc. Whatever you make will be sooooo cute!
Posted by: MJ