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Knit what you want. Baby will grow and it will all be fine. The world needs joy and loveliness and babies in hand knits.

I'm a Grandma with lots of babys in my life and I love seeing what you young moms like...and the colors!! (because I always think pink and blue 👵) Bless your heart!! I love your joy!!

Using scraps from these projects for the honorable mention will make that sweater fit in with all of the other pieces in the wardrobe. 😍

Algorythms are crazy. I literally just found out this morning that I'm pregnant and this video was suggested. I mean, of course I've been looking at baby knits for a while, but I don't recall having videos suggested containing baby knits. Anyhoo, far too early to get too excited, I actually had a miscarriage last spring, but I just can't wait to get started making little baby clothes! I love the idea of using your scraps for the Sunday sweater, I like the multicolor stripes better than the single contrast colour, especially in muted tones! Also, I teared up a bit when you spoke about your grandma gifting you that yarn and making an heirloom piece. I hope the yarn works as beautifully as it looks like it should!

Sweet mama-to-be, so happy for you, congratulations! 💕 Love to see you so bubbling and shining. I listen to you about growing fast. Please, don't make the same mistake I did a long, long time ago. You really start with the smallest size. You definitely need it. Yes, babies grow fast, but not that fast. 🥰 Enjoy this special time. 💕❣️🙏

If you do have to buy another skein of the Rowan, maybe you can make a matching hat!

I loved knitting for my baby when I was pregnant! Some things he didn’t end up wearing because they didn’t fit or the season wasn’t quite right (it’s so hard to know the exact size they’ll be in by the time it’s cool enough for a certain item!) but the whole process was so nice and helped me feel more connected to him before he was born. Now I just knit a bigger size than I think he’ll need because I can always roll arms or legs up anyway. Plus it’s pretty awesome to finish things quickly since baby knits are small aka fast! So satisfying

Ooh! If you are doing a brown bear pantsuit, then the grey one can have stripes and be a cat! It would be a great pair 😘

I’m so excited for all of your knits! The skein of cream/off white looks like a pound of love acrylic. A way to test that is to snip a bit off and burn it. If it’s hard to light and smells like hair, it’s wool or wool blend. Smells like plastic and forms a ball, acrylic. I’ve done the lighter test on many skeins of thrift store yarn! Best wishes and hugs from wa!

@WellLovedKnits

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this tip! I’ll have to do that :)

@thriftythreader5998

2 жыл бұрын

Agree! I buy cashmere and merino wool sweaters from thrift stores, to frog for lovely new projects. Even over dye some with food dyes. Easy on the planet!

the main reason i didn’t knit things for my baby was basically the patterns i saw all seemed kind of impractical! i definitely need things that are really easy to remove if it’s not just for a cute picture one time. need to be able to change diapers! and especially if there’s a poopsplosion i don’t want baby stuck in the clothes or to drag poop all over him while getting the clothes off. i’ve had to cut pajamas off him before because of a blowout 😬

Oh I am so exited to meet baby!! My sister recently had a baby boy as well and I knitted him the teddy pants in a lilac colour!

The Teddy Pants are so adorable! Having had many babies and foster babies, I can only imagine how you'll get that ON a tiny baby. Definitely cute for pictures, but probably won't be used as an everyday type of outfit, which is fine! 😊

Truly cannot get enough of the baby knits/patterns! ❤️🌸

Congrats on the best news!! Be careful with handmade outfits with delicate yarn haha I just had my baby a year ago and was not ready for the poop explosions... So many hand knitted outfits were ruined!!!

@WellLovedKnits

2 жыл бұрын

Haha it has crossed my mind yes 😂

@taylorx99x

2 жыл бұрын

Looks like lots of green yarn is in Bethany’s future lol

@lChrissy79l

2 жыл бұрын

I must say, i never had this "poop explosions" with my son, but he was throwing up milk a lot. Every Baby ist different 😊 congrats on the great News!

@monicalindberg9147

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats 😊

@beaniebaby7891

10 ай бұрын

Ik this is an old comment but for any first time parents reading this rn. Sunshine gets the stains out 100%

The Teddy pants are coming along nicely. Me I would probably use a contrasting color for the ribbing. Love the baby knits, they are all so cute. I like that you have your videos on Friday. Take care. 😊🌸🐑

Congrats! All the pattern looked beautiful.

Baby knits are the best things to knit! I'm so very happy for you!

I love the classic designs from Little French Knits and also the the Mio Romper (free) and I’ve knit the Verde Cardigan (free, too) several times as well. What I really love though and know you will as well are the darling patterns from La Droguerie in Paris. Their Knitting for Babies book ( in English) is fantastic and I just ordered the PDF edition of their latest baby book . And I love the Teddy Pants. Much cuter without the face embroidery. Wishing you a smooth and easy pregnancy and healthy baby. Knitting for babies is so soothing and satisfying!

If I knew how to knit when I had my babies, I would've knit all the little bonnets, hats and beautifully patterned dresses!

congratulations! that baby is gonna have some awesome knitwear.

Bonnets are the best! After my baby's hats kept falling off, I found a bonnet pattern. It's amazing and my baby still wears it when there's a spring/summer breeze in the evening.

Congrats!! I am also currently pregnant - the insomnia is REAL. My dr. recommend I take unisom (just an over the counter sleep aid that's safe in pregnancy) and it has been a complete GAME CHANGER for me. Just started my third trimester and finally got around to trying it. It's been a much better week sleep-wise

glad to see you back and in spirit

i'm so excited for you! congratulations!

I could acrually feel the happiness radiating! In this video as well as the previous one! So happy for you! And very excited to see you talk more about baby projects even though that is not where I am in life! Its just beautiful to see someone being so happy and sharing their happiness and that's all that matters :) All love! ♥

These patterns are so cute! I didn’t get to knit much while I was pregnant because I was sick the entire time. Definitely making note of these for my next child.❤ I’m so excited to see how these work up for you!

I am SO here for this content!!!

Congratulations on your baby! I just missed one video and missed the good news the first time. 🥰Now we can see more baby knitting here and cute knitted toys maybe. Best wishes!

It's compltely worth it it make stuff for under one year olds! My daughter came home from the hospital in the sweater, slippers and bonnet set my nanny had made for me to come home from the hospital in 🥰 heirloom pieces are lovely!

Congratulations on your baby! And omg the teddy “pants” ;___; sort of secretly wishing one of my girlfriends gets pregnant so I have an excuse to knit it! So adorable :)

@SdragonflyS

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I also used to knit a lot of new born or even premie garments to donate to a local hospital. Maybe we could get on with that while no one around is pregnant

These patterns look so cute! I think the expression is you have more yarn than time 😁

You talking about knitting once he is born made me really nostalgic. I grew up to the hum of a sewing machine - my mom sews and would make our dress up outfits and Halloween costumes. I love the thought of your little one(s) growing up to the sound of your needles! Also please at some point make matching family sweaters or cardigans!

@erikabutterfly

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe hats would be a place to start. Sweaters or cardigans would be tough. Someone might outgrow theirs before the others are done :'D

Hi, Congratulations! I knit a lot for my baby girl and now she uses all her baby knits as clothes for her teddy bears. ☺️

@WellLovedKnits

2 жыл бұрын

That is adorable!! And so smart

The good news is the Italian bind-off takes less yarn than they say. The first time I did it, they say to take 3x the length of the edge your binding off but I think 1.5x - 2x the amount is actually more than enough.

Such a great video, thank you for sharing your plans for your bubba’s knits! I’m currently 18 wks and expecting a little girl, and each of these patterns you shared were just really beautiful - those colourways too (I cannot cope!) Really excited to see more of your baby knitting journey!

Eeep! Excited to watch this video! I haven't watched the last few of your videos yet, but it looks like I missed something big :) Now I need to do a catch-up session this evening!

Congratulations, Bethany! If you want to knit for your baby, probably this is now the best time to do it… I was so tired after the birth of our son (even though we were lucky enough that he slept through the night from 11 weeks), I didn’t touch my needles before he was 1y old 😅 And yes, they grow SO FAST!!!

Babies do grow super fast but having one outfit for up to 3 months then one for up to 8 months and one for up to 12 months is a good way to go. Those snuggle pants really are adorable! Also knitted items have more stretch and are more accomodating for size

The mystery yarn looks exactly like Lion Brand's Fisherman's Wool !!

@carolgarringer4786

2 жыл бұрын

My thought exactly

@amybryant4102

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

My best friend just told me last week she is expecting so this is perfect! Though I think I will go for the festival sweater as a gift, it just looks so fun!

Congratulation! I want to share my experience in knitting baby wardrobe. My cutie is 1 yo now. When I was pregnant I knit pants, overalls, cardigan and socks for her. And crocheted cardigan with small pants - I had idea to make bigger cardigan and small pants together, than I planned to cut off that pants and use it as cardigan. I took her from a hospital in this overall and she wears this cardi nowadays and I find this idea brilliant =D. The main practical side of knitting baby clothes is to make it longer - with longer body and longer sleeves and pants because baby becomes longer. Wish you a lot of fun with knitting for your precious!

So cute the Teddy pants…. You could do a cute contrast color on the arm holes, either way it’s adorable. I read recently that newborns should not have wool on their skin, have you heard that? I think you were be benefited by adding some more pratical items to the repertoire like blankets, washcloths, burping cloths..etc.

Congratulations!!!

I love those Teddy pants too - Have you considered having the legs open through the middle and close with buttons for ease of diaper changes?

Congrats again. I'm so excited to see what you get around to making. I'm recently made purl sohos garter stitch ear flap hat and it's been fantastic for keeping my little ones ears warm. You have such great taste with the tones of yarn you've chosen! And I agree, knit pants and baby pants in general are THE cutest. You're going to have so many fantastic keep sakes from your little ones. If you're into photo shoots or christenings, I also suggest looking into an heirloom shawl or christening set. That would also be something nice to pass down too.

My sister is pregnant and due in May, so I've been knitting like crazy 😄 Mostly cotton things as it will be a summer baby and superwash/acrylic yarns to make it easier to care for. I am making the Sleep Suit too in wool/alpaca so she'll be kept nice and warm in the fall. I've enjoyed knitting it so far!

Yay a September baby!! My birthday is the 2nd of September. Rooting for the 2nd for his birthday. Congratulations guys! So excited for you guys

Congratulations! As everyone says, you'll be very busy once baby arrives so knitting now is a good plan but everyone is different. I picked up the needles as soon as I could and began to knit regularly again once my daughter was 2 months. To help make the knits last longer, I recommend deeper yokes/large armholes to accommodate growth in that area. Also, if you knit top down, you can always remove the ribbing and knit more length and new ribbing to the sleeves and body as baby grows. Definitely quicker than knitting a whole new sweater. I knit my daughter a sweater when she was 6 months and she still fits it today (she's 18 months now)! There was definitely a time when she was chubby and it was snug around the belly, but as she became more mobile, there was some ease in the sweater again after losing the "baby fat". Even if you knit something your baby only wears once or twice, it's still worth it! Knitting for babies is SO much fun. Best of luck!

I'm knitting a baby blanket right now! My mom's friend/co-founder just had a baby girl. I can't wait! :D

Congratulations! I would recommend to also knit a cardigan. My son is also born in September, and during wintertime you must put clothes on and off all the time when switching between inside and outside. My hand-knit cardigan was a very practical piece for me back then. All the best for you and your pregnancy!

IM SO EXCITEDDDDDD

hiii my sisters due in September to so this is awesome for me watching you for pattern recommendations

So funny that you mentioned the Ingrid Sweater! I was ripping back three rows of my own during this haha. Luckily, the mohair didn't tangle too much. This pattern is humbling me. It's definitely a thinker haha

@WellLovedKnits

2 жыл бұрын

It’ll be worth it :)

You might like to have pants that open at the leg for the diaper change, in the earlier ages. They go through so many at first.

Beautiful!

The patterns are really lovely 😍 I just casted of my first cardigan for my 14 months old boy. I am a fan of mette hvitved and her patterns. I would love to hear or see what you think of them? I am looking forward to see more baby knit videos

For the yarn from your grandma: try doing a burn test if you're interested in what it's made out of. If you just look up burn test it'll give you more information on how to figure out the fiber content.

@jamesdean1989

2 жыл бұрын

Looks like Red Heart acrylic to me...?

I liked beanies more than bonnets (no strings). Handknit wool pants have the added advantage they are better than other clothing and fibres for containing that inevitable unexpected messy one young babies are known for. Babies don't wear out clothes as much as outgrow them and it is very convenient as well as joyful to have a lot of changes of clothes to choose from. Especially considering how frequently they get their nappy/diaper changed. Knit with reckless abandon and enjoy every moment of it.

That yarn you got from your grandma looks like lion brand 100 percent fisherman wool i have used it for sweaters and it calls for 8 or 9 us needles and is undyed comes in that off-white and natural brown colors,I could be wrong but the way the skein looks it reminds me of it, has 465 yards

The size and shape of the skein makes me think it’s Lion Brand Fishermans Wool. Congrats on the coming baby.

Im learning how to knit, though currently all i want to knit is sneaker socks. I dont ever plan on having a baby, but i would love to make baby cloths for friends eventually

omg those pants are adorable!! I LOVED everything hand made I've knitted for my son! Also, I have found that garments that I've knitted for my son stretch enough that you can get a surprising amount of wear out of it :) if I could give one pro tip from a mom in the thick of it: when making garments for your LO, think about diaper changes! My son went through upwards of 15 to 20 diapers a day, and being able to get his clothes on and off quickly was a lifesaver! Perhaps some good separates patterns, or you could flex your pattern skills to turn a solid crotch into a button crotch (so you can open it and change his diaper without taking off your adorable outfit!) best of luck and so excited for you!

I'm for sure no "yarn" expert, but it kind of looks like it could be the Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool which is a 4 ply, 100% wool that "used" to come in 425 yd(?) skeins. We used to buy it all the time for blankets and "fisherman sweaters" and we loved it. Anyway, congratulations! Very happy for you guys ...

My mom said, that me and my brother we hated as babies anything that would go through head - it was like a torture, so when I was practicing on baby sizes, I did cardigans 😄

If you enjoy knitting, do not worry about if baby out grows it in two months.. I made a cable sweater out fine baby yarn,it was so delicate and beautifull, my son used it for two months and I never regretted it, savedit for my first grand son .

It is very important to have well shaped pants - because if they are flat, baby`s back will be opened and flat pants does not fit well with diaper, so, I recomr=end you to put attention to this - some short rows to make back higher than front definitely makes difference. I love Hosenmatz pants psttern on Ravelry. It is free and awesome shaped. I made such pants and was very happy to have them on baby - very practical and beautiful.

Where is that awesome yarn store? Lucky you. Congratulations on your coming baby. 🙏🏻✨❤️

@WellLovedKnits

2 жыл бұрын

It is Atelier Moondust if you are in the Brussels area :)

@MaiRaven3

2 жыл бұрын

@@WellLovedKnits Wisconsin ? Cool. Thank you love. 🧶

@lauriekimmelstiel2976

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaiRaven3 Brussels, Belgium

@MaiRaven3

2 жыл бұрын

@@lauriekimmelstiel2976 yeah, there’s two Brussels. Merci beaucoup.

Wow you have a lot waiting in the queue! I think it is ok if you knit them after the baby is 1 year old, since you will be very busy once he is out. I wonder how Teddy pants can be practical cuz they look difficult to take off and wear diapers under them 🤔 I was told Seaside sweater is good with buttons from a baby mum I knit for 🙂 Careful with alpaka and mohair, I heard sensitive baby skin doesn't like them much. Wish you a safe pregnancy and delivery!!

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Congratulations! It’s so much fun knitting for babies and I’ve knit a bit for my cousin’s kids. I’ve knit the Clara jacket ans Clara romper for them to match and they’re adorable. I didn’t know the Seaside set was actually a set, but I think it would be a perfect fit for the youngest one. Have you checked out Studio Gyth? She has some really pretty details in her patterns and they are all so well thought through.

I think knitting at least one garment for a newborn that you can pass down to their future children is more about a sentimental thing than a practical thing.

I think the cream yarn is Lion Brands Fisherman’s Wool

Congratulations again Bethany and I'm so glad that you and your husband are having that little one I pray jesus's peace in your heart and your home and that little one all the days of your life and may you be blessed I love visiting with you and knitting well you chat I love listening this is Mona 66 in clintonville Wisconsin saying thank you for sharing and God bless Shalom Glory hallelujah amen in Jesus name amen

You should check out “ The Craft House Magic” podcast. She had a baby and was so busy making for his arrival. You would love this last year of making!

Drops Design has some really cute free baby patterns

Just thought I would say they suggest one-two more layers then you would wear, for baby, as they take time to develop thermal regulation. Because of this I would focus on things to put over clothing (Blankets, sweaters, beenies, outerwear). If you make things that are slightly bigger then baby's size then you can slip it over lighter clothing and they will get use out of it longer.

And can you let us know which Knitting for Olive yarn you will be using and the other yarns. Your colors choices are beautiful!

Wow…she said multiple babies one day - bravery!!

@WellLovedKnits

2 жыл бұрын

My grandma had 8 so I’m sure more than one is possible ;)

@courtneyn.m.1687

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome :)

@erikabutterfly

2 жыл бұрын

@@WellLovedKnits I love the optimism there! I also would like to have several kids, but after ten months of trying I'd be happy with just one to start with.

I live in Brussels too: what store is having a sale? Please I need to know :D

I also live in Brussels! Where is this yarn store?

I don't know what the yarn chicken situation is now but you could always do the arm bands in a contrast colour?

@WellLovedKnits

2 жыл бұрын

I lost 😭

Where can I find the pattern for this nice pattern? Thank you. Betsy Burch

I'm a retired OB nurse. You should use wools on babies. It causes them allergies.

Congratulations again on your first baby! I have a family member expecting as well and want to make the Teddy Pants for them. What is the weight of the Rowan yarn you used?

@WellLovedKnits

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) I want to say this is closer to dk weight, it’s a bit thicker than what’s recommended but it was the only baby yarn I could find at the time and it’s working out! ;)

@loveandlilacs

2 жыл бұрын

@@WellLovedKnits thank you! I’m hoping to find a yarn similar at my local yarn shop!

Congratulations! Also random, but what shampoo do you use? Your hair is amazing

@WellLovedKnits

2 жыл бұрын

LOL thank you!! Head and shoulders 2n1 😂😂😂

sew i compare it with knitting and crocheting.

I really like the face on the "pants", but I am someone who belives that one of the main perks of having children is to put cute animal clothes on them, so I am probably biaised. 😅 It's beautiful either way.

this is not really related to the video but knitting/crocheting is probably the only hobby that i have that is dominated by women and i feel so safe here. most of my hobbies are related to tech and math so this is a welcome break from it. also, you should definitely try the flame test although i am not sure of its safety for pregnant people. natural fiber yarn burns while human made fibers melt.

bestie you gotta STOP making me want to make all these baby knits. i'm literally never going to have kids. i don't know anyone with kids. why am i saving all these baby patterns. (this comment is lovingly sarcastic btw i'm told my tone sometimes comes off very mean so just want to be clear on that