What are your favorite things to knit or crochet for babies? I feel like I've knit it all for my 4 kids, and today I'm sharing favorites, must haves, and what to skip when you're planning those knit and crochet baby projects.
I definitely agree with knitting for anxiety!! I had a really hard pregnancy with my first. I went into preterm labor and had to be on bed rest. While I was in the hospital a woman dropped by and loaned me a loom with yarn. She gave me a paper with instructions with a TH-cam video link. It was such a memorable moment when I made my sons first hat!! 😭 it helped me so much during that time.
For baby washables, really any ‘bits’, add a pull string mesh laundry bag, (Dollar store), to the gift. I find these bags keep all knits safer in the washer & dryer, they’re not as beat up.
I watched this to cheer myself up. I’m pregnant and so is my sister. She’s due June 1st and I’m due August 4th. I just stayed all weekend in the hospital because I have been battling what they think was stomach bug for two weeks but was so depleted they had to admit me. I was in so much pain and so scared. I’m home now and still battling this bug as well as anxiety. I needed this video to try and get me looking ahead . This is my third baby. I have a spring baby, a fall baby and this will be my first summer baby. It was helpful and I have ideas now for my sister and I both Thank you I’m going to make a small bucket bag to match the crocheted 12 point stat blanket I made for her .
@@ThisYellowFarmhouse please keep my family and I in your prayers. I just got test results back and I was told I tested positive for a parasite. No one can figure out how I got it. So now I’m on an antibiotic and nausea medication. I’m pulling everything apart to try and clean things and wash all soft surfaces because I could pass it to my family and animals. I’m very scared. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you, I found this insightful. I have picked up knitting again and have been having fun making baby items for friends. the best part is that they are so little so you finish projects faster and actually completing them motivates me to continue😄
I love knitting/crocheting plush toys for babies! As you mentioned, sizing and timing is really tough for hand-knit baby clothing, and it seems every shower I’ve been to has blankets galore. I especially love the Little Cotton Rabbits toys since they work up in a reasonable amount of time and she has so many different animals and color patterns to choose from. I’m currently expecting my first, and she’s going to be a summer baby (due at the end of May). Choosing projects to knit for her has been a struggle, so I really appreciate your suggestions!
Aww congratulations! Yay summer baby! I really love knitting toys, they can't out grow them and eventually she'll actually be able to play make believe with them.
What a great topic. I'm in California and since it doesn't get real cold it's hardtop know what to knit for a baby. Especially when you do to do a larger project or blanket.
This video deserves a lot more views, this is excellent advice. I made quite a few of the "blunders" you mentioned with my first baby who was a summer baby. Taking that experience and this advice and enjoying knitting for baby number 2 who is due in the winter 💜 thank you for a great video
As a knitters and crocheter and quilter and mother of 5 and a currently pregnant woman...please just make things throw blanket size if you're gonna make a blanket. 😂
Three of mine have full blankets in their shared room...those blankets take up the space of a fourth child in that room! Throw blankets are a mom's best friend. Congratulations on #6!! 🥰
Dayna…great show! I have a Baby Blanket Ministry at my Parish…never enjoyed anything more than this!😊 I’ve tried different yarns but always washable and dryable! I have used Lion Brand ice cream yarn and Mandala Twist. They are both nice and made beautiful blankets. The yarn I like the very best is Premier Puzzle! The size I make is 40x44 ish. I also make a lovely or bunny or teddy bear to go with it!
I love Lion Brand ice cream yarn! I made my cousin's baby blanket with that a few years ago. I feel like there are so many good yarns for babies that aren't marketed for just babies!
Knit and crochet hats, dresses and trying my hand at knitting shirts now. Are my favorite..crochet booties are nice I just have to make both at the same time and I have a habit of never finishing them ..
I have a winter baby but there are plenty if summer things that won't be too hot. My biggest issue is my baby is so skinny so I have to change every pattern to make them skinny but long. 19m. 20.6lbs, and 32.25inches tall
Me siento tan identificada con lo que dices , soy esa mama primeriza con asiedad y depresion y despues de dos años a veces entro en colapso por el cansancio , amo tejer aunque siempre lo hago mirando algun video , pero me entristece mucho no poder crearlo o diseñarlo yo , no se calcular , poder volar esa imaginacion , no tengo esas herramientas y es muy frustante cuando te gusta tanto . 😢
What are your favorite things to knit or crochet for babies? I feel like I've knit it all for my 4 kids, and today I'm sharing favorites, must haves, and what to skip when you're planning those knit and crochet baby projects.
It’s so nice to show examples as you speak.
I definitely agree with knitting for anxiety!! I had a really hard pregnancy with my first. I went into preterm labor and had to be on bed rest. While I was in the hospital a woman dropped by and loaned me a loom with yarn. She gave me a paper with instructions with a TH-cam video link. It was such a memorable moment when I made my sons first hat!! 😭 it helped me so much during that time.
I'm so glad you got through that hard time, what a great memory and forever bond!
Thank you for this useful video! I recently received the news that I'm going to become an aunt and can't wait to start knitting for the baby :D
Eeee that's so exciting, congrats! Happy baby knitting! ✨
For baby washables, really any ‘bits’, add a pull string mesh laundry bag, (Dollar store), to the gift. I find these bags keep all knits safer in the washer & dryer, they’re not as beat up.
I love this idea, thanks for sharing! Works great for keeping tiny socks together, too 💛
I watched this to cheer myself up.
I’m pregnant and so is my sister. She’s due June 1st and I’m due August 4th.
I just stayed all weekend in the hospital because I have been battling what they think was stomach bug for two weeks but was so depleted they had to admit me. I was in so much pain and so scared.
I’m home now and still battling this bug as well as anxiety.
I needed this video to try and get me looking ahead .
This is my third baby. I have a spring baby, a fall baby and this will be my first summer baby.
It was helpful and I have ideas now for my sister and I both
Thank you
I’m going to make a small bucket bag to match the crocheted 12 point stat blanket I made for her .
Oh mama, I'm praying for you! I'm so happy that you have your sister to go through this with. It makes all the difference!
@@ThisYellowFarmhouse please keep my family and I in your prayers. I just got test results back and I was told I tested positive for a parasite. No one can figure out how I got it. So now I’m on an antibiotic and nausea medication. I’m pulling everything apart to try and clean things and wash all soft surfaces because I could pass it to my family and animals. I’m very scared.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you, I found this insightful. I have picked up knitting again and have been having fun making baby items for friends. the best part is that they are so little so you finish projects faster and actually completing them motivates me to continue😄
This video was so much fun! Baby boy is coming in August, so having been looking for a lot of tips for having fun with all the baby knits!
Congrats Monica! That's so exciting! You're going to have a ton of fun this spring and summer knitting for him!
I love knitting/crocheting plush toys for babies! As you mentioned, sizing and timing is really tough for hand-knit baby clothing, and it seems every shower I’ve been to has blankets galore. I especially love the Little Cotton Rabbits toys since they work up in a reasonable amount of time and she has so many different animals and color patterns to choose from.
I’m currently expecting my first, and she’s going to be a summer baby (due at the end of May). Choosing projects to knit for her has been a struggle, so I really appreciate your suggestions!
Aww congratulations! Yay summer baby! I really love knitting toys, they can't out grow them and eventually she'll actually be able to play make believe with them.
What a great topic. I'm in California and since it doesn't get real cold it's hardtop know what to knit for a baby. Especially when you do to do a larger project or blanket.
Oh gosh, yeah I can imagine you have to get extra creative about what to knit there! I'd definitely explore knitting for the nursery!
This video deserves a lot more views, this is excellent advice. I made quite a few of the "blunders" you mentioned with my first baby who was a summer baby. Taking that experience and this advice and enjoying knitting for baby number 2 who is due in the winter 💜 thank you for a great video
That is so nice of you Ashley, thank you! And congrats on baby #2! I'm glad you learned some tricks. Happy (winter) baby knitting!!
These are such great ideas, Dayna!! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with baby knits!!
Thanks Elise! There are so many patterns and yarns out there, it can be overwhelming to even start.
As a knitters and crocheter and quilter and mother of 5 and a currently pregnant woman...please just make things throw blanket size if you're gonna make a blanket. 😂
Three of mine have full blankets in their shared room...those blankets take up the space of a fourth child in that room! Throw blankets are a mom's best friend. Congratulations on #6!! 🥰
I’m happy Someone addressed this question. When I searched I wasn’t hopeful to find anything:)
I ran into the same thing when I first started knitting for babies! I'm glad that it was helpful for you 💛
Dayna…great show! I have a Baby Blanket Ministry at my Parish…never enjoyed anything more than this!😊
I’ve tried different yarns but always washable and dryable! I have used Lion Brand ice cream yarn and Mandala Twist. They are both nice and made beautiful blankets. The yarn I like the very best is Premier Puzzle! The size I make is 40x44 ish. I also make a lovely or bunny or teddy bear to go with it!
I love Lion Brand ice cream yarn! I made my cousin's baby blanket with that a few years ago. I feel like there are so many good yarns for babies that aren't marketed for just babies!
Great tips. Thank you for those. Your children are adorable and that little baby cable sweater is awesome…a definite keepsake. 😊
Thank you Shannon! I wanted to share and hopefully help others bond with baby through knitting!
I have 3 upcoming baby showers so this is very helpful thank you I do think it’s best to ask what they want and colors etc
It makes such a difference and the moms really appreciate it!!
Knit and crochet hats, dresses and trying my hand at knitting shirts now. Are my favorite..crochet booties are nice I just have to make both at the same time and I have a habit of never finishing them ..
I have a winter baby but there are plenty if summer things that won't be too hot. My biggest issue is my baby is so skinny so I have to change every pattern to make them skinny but long. 19m. 20.6lbs, and 32.25inches tall
Thank you for your tips!
Wool Ease is 80% acrylic, 20% wool. Super laundry friendly!
Yes! My favorite, and there's seriously something softer about the charcoal color!
So many good points! Thank you!
You're welcome Rebecca!
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Can you show me the Dino Lovey pattern, it was adorable!
It came with the label which I threw away, I'm sorry!
Me siento tan identificada con lo que dices , soy esa mama primeriza con asiedad y depresion y despues de dos años a veces entro en colapso por el cansancio , amo tejer aunque siempre lo hago mirando algun video , pero me entristece mucho no poder crearlo o diseñarlo yo , no se calcular , poder volar esa imaginacion , no tengo esas herramientas y es muy frustante cuando te gusta tanto . 😢
Praying for you, sweet mama! 💕
Where can I find baby beanie for September coming great grand baby all sizes in no 4 please.
Do you mean in a medium weight yarn? I would do a Google or Ravelry search for beanie knitting pattern + worsted weight
I can’t believe it took you over 10 minutes to get to the point.
I know I put it on double speed & only slowed it down when she actually got to a point.