DISQUS

Vickie Howell: Bringing Up Baby

  • katie kutthroat · 1 year ago
    congrats!!! aww how sweet :)
  • Courtney · 1 year ago
    Congratulations! What great news!
  • Laura · 1 year ago
    Congratulations!
  • heather · 1 year ago
    Congratulations! I
  • Beth · 1 year ago
    Congrats!
  • knitgrrl · 1 year ago
    Congrats, Vickie!
  • Katie · 1 year ago
    Congrats, that is so awesome! I hope to be pregnant soon here myself. I know you didn't ask for shops, but I have one on that is all baby stuff and I am having a holiday sale that just started today! http://www.kaytea.etsy.com
    But as far as knitting projects, I think this is by far the cutest thing! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/viking-...
  • Vickie Howell · 1 year ago
    Nice stuff, Katie--I love the classic swallow onesies! The felt blocks are great too.

    Oh, and the viking hat KILLS ME! I added it to my ravelry queue. Thanks for sharing!
  • Steven · 1 year ago
    Omedetou gozaimasu!!!

    Already told you that, but couldn't resist being first to comment;-D

    All our best to Dave and the boys.
  • Steven · 1 year ago
    Holy crap. They're fast. guess, I'll have to claim first to congratulate you in Japanese, lol.
  • Vickie Howell · 1 year ago
    Clearly, you're the most international here.

    So, is that congrats age, status and gender appropriate only--or is is a general phrase for all situations? Japanese protocol confuses me. ;)
  • Steven · 1 year ago
    It's a general phrase, though honorific by default. Actually, considering we re the same age and have known each other since 6th grade, I should probably just used "Omedetou!"
  • Becca Doherty · 1 year ago
    WOOHOO! CONGRATS!

    HOW VERY VERY EXCITING!
  • Marie · 1 year ago
    Congratulations!!!!
  • blondechicken · 1 year ago
    Congratulations! I'm a bit biased about my Steggie hat and scarf set. I made it first for my then-5-year-old brother, but it's adorableness on kids of all sizes!
    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stegasa...
  • Vickie Howell · 1 year ago
    Adorable--dinosaur's rule!
  • Cinnamon · 1 year ago
    Congratulations to both of you! I have no doubt that your baby will be the most stylish baby in all of Texas.
  • sayvil · 1 year ago
    You need to check out Pixie Purls' patterns. They are so cute! With my DD was small enough to wear them.

    http://www.pixiepurls.com/patterns.html

    Congrats!
  • pixie · 1 year ago
    Thanks so much :)
  • pixie · 1 year ago
    I am a fledgling indie designer of baby things :) Work blocks ravelry so I can't link to it but here is my patterns page on my website:

    http://pixiepurls.com/patterns.html
  • Vickie Howell · 1 year ago
    Aaaaaaah, love the Country Kiddie top--perfect for TX heat!
  • Melody · 1 year ago
    Congratulations on your pregnancy. These are some really cute patterns. I'm going to check all of them out.
  • Gwen · 1 year ago
    Congratulations!!!!
  • Melanie · 1 year ago
    Congrats! What awesome news!
    There are so many cute baby patterns....OMG..decisions, decisions!
  • Jennifer · 1 year ago
    Congrats to both of you! How exciting!!

    Here is one of my own baby blanket patterns: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id...

    And I LOVE Syler's bootie patterns! They are GREAT!
    Jennifer
  • Jackie · 1 year ago
    Congratulations and best wishes for the entire family!
  • sarah · 1 year ago
    Congratulations, Vickie! : )
  • thecraftaholic · 1 year ago
    Congrats to you!
    This is too cute
    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/b17-28-...
    Also, if you need baby announcments, or custom cards, contact me via etsy
    www.sweetbuddha.etsy.com
  • Darcie · 1 year ago
    Congratulations! Any adorable maternity clothes (knitted or crocheted) you might be sporting? Not that I'm interested in any ideas for myself...just know that you would look completely darling in anything.
  • Tami · 1 year ago
    Congratulations! So happy for you and Dave!!!
  • lisa · 1 year ago
    CONGRATULATIONS! how very very happy!
  • Jane · 1 year ago
    Congratulations on the Good News!
  • Rebecca · 1 year ago
    Oh congratulations!!! I'm thrilled for you and Dave. :D
  • LoriK · 1 year ago
    I am so excited for you and Dave and the boys! There is nothing like being pregnant. Thank God for those two big helpers! Congrats, and I wish you a wonderful pregnancy!
  • Cheryl · 1 year ago
    That is WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!!
  • Gladys · 1 year ago
    Congratulations!!!!! Looks like you have plenty of projects to choose from!
  • xie · 1 year ago
    hoooray for baby! :D
  • Susan Sturgill · 1 year ago
    Congratulations!!!
  • Dave Lowe · 1 year ago
    yea, yea, yea...so when's the next free pattern of the month getting posted?
  • Vickie Howell · 1 year ago
    I *heart* you too, Dave. :)
  • Nikki · 1 year ago
    Congrats Vickie! I'm 17+ weeks and we just found out it's a girl so I've been hunting for patterns, thank you for the links!
  • Vickie Howell · 1 year ago
    Congrats right back atcha, Nikki!
  • cathie filian · 1 year ago
    congrats! kisses
  • Brenda Boo · 1 year ago
    Congrats!! How exciting!
  • Court · 1 year ago
    Congratulations!
  • Jaime · 1 year ago
    Congrats! : ) And great finds with all these patterns...
  • Laura · 1 year ago
    Yay! Congrats!

    I am a huge Debbie Bliss fan for baby gear. Sirdar also makes some great patterns. They both have a good mix of boy, girl or either patterns.
  • Marnie · 1 year ago
    Congratulations!
  • diyod · 1 year ago
    Congrats!!! That is such exciting news!
  • virtuallori · 1 year ago
    Congratulations!
  • carly · 1 year ago
    Congratulations, Vicki! Wonderful to hear there's going to be a new knitter! Best Wishes from Nashville.
  • Love and Laughter,Amy · 1 year ago
    Congratulations! That is going to be one knitty baby!<3
  • chileangoddess · 1 year ago
    congrats!
  • Cristi-Lael · 1 year ago
    Hey, congratulations!!!
  • Darla · 1 year ago
    Congrats...hope it is a girl.
  • Pia · 1 year ago
    Congratulations!!!
  • maria · 1 year ago
    congratulations...to both of you...used to watch knitty gritty...you really did a great job in that show....
  • Monique · 1 year ago
    Congratulations! That's wombderful! :D
  • Paula · 1 year ago
    Happy, wonderful news ! I have been so impressed with Stephanie Japel's baby "products" ... she did diapers, knitted many things, sewed clothes, designed leather shoes for nonwalking babies, etc. The baby, nearly a year now, is adorable and adorably dressed ! She is glamprye knits. May is a wonderful month to have a new baby ... boy or girl ?
  • Vickie Howell · 1 year ago
    Stefanie's one of my favorite designer! Too soon to know the sex, yet. I have a month or so to go.
  • Vickie Howell · 1 year ago
    WOW, I left for a couple of hours and came back to all of your lovely wishes. Thank you so much!
  • Jocelyn · 1 year ago
    Congratulations to you! Since you are looking for cute patterns, try this one!

    http://crochetcafepatterns.blogspot.com/2005/04...

    I think you will love it. It is quick, also!
  • Lisa A · 1 year ago
    Awww, Vickie! That's awesome! Congratulations to you & your boys!
  • Isela · 1 year ago
    congratulations Vickie! As soon as I read about baby items I was curious...as I scrolled down I squealed in delight! I am so happy for both of you. Yay!

    I do have one other little sweater to suggest, it is one of Annie's patterns and you can find it at this link:
    http://www.jujubeandlolo.com/patterns/getziggy.php
  • Missy · 1 year ago
    Congrats on the great news. Blessings to you, Dave and the boys.
  • Roe · 1 year ago
    Congrats! That is great news? Are you boys excited to be big brothers?

    I will second the Stegosaurus hat and scarf from Blonde Chicken; I made the scarf for my 5 year old and he loves it, and I'm working on a set for my cousin's 3-year old as part of his Christmas gift. I also have to recommend Presto Chango by Valerie Wallis, which is an adorable sweater with an interchangeable front that you just button in. Just made one for the soon-to-be baby sister of the 3-year old getting the Stegosaurus set. You can check out the pattern on Ravelry or here: http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/freeKnittingPatte....

    Congrats again!!
  • susand23 · 1 year ago
    Awwww....Congratulations!!!!!!!
    I looked at all the photos before I read the post, and was feeling panicked because I have 2 baby gifts to knit in the next couple of weeks, and I haven't even started yet! ( I've been trying to avoid it...)
  • L'Tanya · 1 year ago
    Awww...congratulations!

    I figured that's where you were going. Actually I figured that was a possibility a while ago when you mentioned being sick.

    You can't go wrong with these booties. I made them and gosh they were cute.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id...
  • Ali · 1 year ago
    Congrats Vickie and Dave!!!! That's so exciting!

    In case you have a girl, here's a pattern that I love. I have yet to attempt it, since I've never done cables before, but I just love it!

    http://www.zephyrstyle.com/catalog/item.cfm/236...
  • Scout · 1 year ago
    eeeeeek! I'm so excited for you and your family! YAY!
  • oldcinderella · 1 year ago
    Congratulations!!!
  • Fuji Mama · 1 year ago
    Congrats! I'm expecting our 2nd, due on January 31st, and have just finally caught the "craft for baby" bug. I just finished this little cardigan, which I highly recommend: http://www.rosylittlethings.com/crochetcecily.html I'm now working up the Cargo pants ("Cargo") off of Knitty, so we'll see how those go!
  • Carol · 1 year ago
    Awww! Congratulations! ^_^
  • AlliCat236 · 1 year ago
    Yay! Congrats!
  • Denise · 1 year ago
    Congratulations! Another very lucky baby!
    I wish you much health and happiness!
  • mary · 1 year ago
    congratulations!!
  • Liz Anderson · 1 year ago
    Good for you guys!

    Has no one mentioned the venerable Baby Surprise Jacket by the head Knitstress, Elizabeth Zimmermann?

    What baby goes without one of those????
  • Judi · 1 year ago
    Delurking to say Congratulations!
  • Jocelyn · 1 year ago
    Congratulations! That's fabulous news. You must check out my favorite baby knits here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/keep-ba.... I've made two pairs, and they are super-cute!
  • Jen · 1 year ago
    I am so happy for you!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoJen
  • Argylerabbit · 1 year ago
    Congratu-ma-lations Vickie!

    I have so many pals birthing soon so I also have been trawling the webs for baby pattern goodness.
    I think these wicked witch baby booties are also fab:
    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruby-4

    and I think all bubbas need a string of sausage dogs: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sausage...

    Best wishes for a smooth pregnancy!
  • Lorna · 1 year ago
    Congratulations, Vickie!

    I didn't get the hint, until you came right out and said it. Maybe you will have a girl this time?
  • Lisa · 1 year ago
    Wow! Congratulations!
  • candicmt · 1 year ago
    Oh congratulations! Can't wait to see what you come up with for your own little one!
  • knitpurlgurl · 1 year ago
    CONGRATS!!! How awesome for you!!!
    I like:
    Baby Beret http://www.knitlist.com/95gift/babyb.htm
    Ms. Dashwood Baby Hat (if a girl) http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter04/PATTmissdashwoo...
    Moon & Stars Baby Blanket http://www.knittingonthenet.com/patterns/babyaf...
    Baby Christening Gown http://www.knitting-crochet.com/images/chrrobpi...
  • Jennifer · 1 year ago
    Congrats! And such adorable projects to choose from!
  • jules · 1 year ago
    congrats Vickie! Send some baby dust my way, i'm trying for a baby too!

    i still have your erin go braugh booties to make when the time comes. and i love the baby kimono from the mason dixon ladies.
  • Robyn · 1 year ago
    Mazel Tov! Super happy for your family. What wonderful news!
  • Nancy · 1 year ago
    Congratulations! :)
  • BeckyS · 1 year ago
    How exciting! Congrats!! Have you seen the Yarn Harlot's Baby Mine and Baby Yours (http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index....
  • marlybuff · 1 year ago
    I am so unbelievably happy for you!!! I know you and I don't really "know" each other but I had to share my excitement for you.

    Are you going to be at TNNA in Jan? I would love to say hi ;-)

    Hey, have you seen the Presto Chango sweater pattern? The story behind it will tug at your heart strings and make you want to make it for your little one! Check out this link... http://shoelessval.blogspot.com/2007_05_01_arch...

    Chat with you soon,

    Marly aka Yarn Thing
  • Leah · 1 year ago
    Congratulations!! Your baby is gonna have the cutest handmade clothes...
  • Margknittinaround · 1 year ago
    How exciting! Enjoy the bliss :) Marg
  • Jennifer · 1 year ago
    Congratulations!! Best wishes for you and your family!! I'm due May 11th with our third, hoping to find out next week if it is a boy or girl so I can start knitting! :-) I've also been desperately trying to find a good pattern for a knit nursing cover-up. :-)
  • Holly · 1 year ago
    Oh, wow! Congratulations!
  • jas · 1 year ago
    congrats!!!
  • Edith · 1 year ago
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!
  • Olga · 1 year ago
    Congratulations! Great news!
  • Theresa · 1 year ago
    Congratulations, Vickie!!!
  • susan · 1 year ago
    Congratulations! That's wonderful!
  • Beverly · 1 year ago
    One of the things I've always loved about you is how excited you get on the show when you talk about babies...congrats on holding back the news til the end of the post!!

    Blessings to you and your family for a lifetime of joy, laughter and fun!
  • Jamie · 1 year ago
    WOOT WOOT! Fabulous news! I had a feeling you had a bun in the oven when I was on Ravelry and noticed all the baby things you were queuing. I came over here and when I read the happy news I squealed like I saw Robert Pattinson! I can't wait to find out if it's a boy or girl. Congrats!
  • Darcy Watts · 1 year ago
    Congratulations:) Iam so excitted for you both.Here is a post on my blog about a baby set I did you can get the patterns from my ravelry projects knottyknitter40
    http://darcyknottyknitter.blogspot.com/2008/11/...
  • Mary · 1 year ago
    Congrats to one of my favorite knitters, book writers, and all around knitting fashionista! Wonderful news! You can knit like crazy for your baby, I can knit like a madwoman for my new grandson ~ first grandbaby! Again, wonderful news!!!
  • Pattie · 1 year ago
    CONGRATULATIONS on the new little Knitster!
  • Kelly · 1 year ago
    Here is the blanket I made for our fourth, our first girl:
    http://www.nancyhearne.com/drawingboard/cablebl...

    I can't say enough good things about this. It is classy, simple but with enough to keep you interested. Here is my version, in a pinkish-salmon for our girl:
    http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lkmcland/baby-b...

    And, most importantly, congratulations! What exciting news!
    Kelly
  • Abby · 1 year ago
    Congrats on the latest member of your family and I miss you on Knitty Gritty
  • liz fox · 1 year ago
    Vickie - Congratulations!!! have a healthy, happy pregnancy!
    liz
  • shihtzuma · 1 year ago
    Congratulations and best wishes!
  • Robin McCoy · 1 year ago
    CONGRATULATIONS! That is such exciting news. :D
  • justine · 1 year ago
    yip yip yipppeeee love
    thats ace news
    i wondered why you had been so quiet...... :)
  • Stephanie · 1 year ago
    Many congratulations to you! I am also expecting, but only about 9 weeks along right now. I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy!
  • Sophie T · 1 year ago
    well, Saartje's booties, I can say from experience, are great! my mom made them for my son. they are not only cute, but extremely comfy!
  • Alicia · 1 year ago
    Congrats!!!
  • Jackie · 1 year ago
    congrats vicki!
    i love the bolero jacket from One Skein Wonders
  • tina · 1 year ago
    The warmest and biggest blessings coming your way! Congratulations!
  • Christina · 1 year ago
    Congrats! I hope your new bundle of joy will be all you hoped for and more. Also, thanks for inspiring me to learn to knit and become more creative. I think I'll truly find one of my passions. When are more Knitty Gritty episodes coming?
  • PettyVices · 11 months ago
    Congratulations on the new baby! Wow!
  • RockinMama · 11 months ago
    Congratulations! :) How exciting for you!!
  • Anastasia · 10 months ago
    OMG!!! I can't believe I just found this out. CONGRATS!!!! HOW AWESOME FOR YOU TWO :)))))

    Can you PULEEZEEEEEE post a preggo pic??? PRETTY please! You must be absolutely ADORABLE!!!!

    Much love all around!