It makes my heart so joyous to see my 7 month old great granddaughter wearing knitting and sewn garments I made for her mother 27 years ago! My daughter saved everything I made her! Now my knitting mojo is for my GGD! Love to hear my granddaughter bragging!
Congratulations Dinah! I have a 6 month old granddaughter, my first, and being a grandma is the absolute best! I also ask about preferences before I knit for her and they’ve used it all. I agree about a photo with a thank you!
Welcome to the nana club! My daughter’s first pregnancy turned on my knitting gene 13 years ago and I haven’t stopped since! I love the baby sweater you are making! Don’t worry that she won’t be wearing it home from the hospital- Ha!!! I said she!! She’ll grow out of the newborn stuff so quickly. I usually pick the 1 year size- especially if the parents are tall. I find Malabrigo Rios is a workhorse yarn and also great color vibes! I love the cove cardigan for girls and I love the Wilfred Sweater from Petiteknit for boys- and it is my dad’s first name! Mazel Tov!!!!❤
Love watching you both for inspiration on yarns and patterns. If you’ve not captured everything you’ve made in 2024 in ravelry and it’s really your goal… you have this podcast as a record of your makes (probably most of them) and that will even show approximately when you started and finished each one. Great suggestion for a new year catch up resolution 💚🥰💚 Have a great Christmas & Hanukkah and look forward to seeing you both in the new year 💚
Congratulations Dina! Being a grandmother is so fun. For five generations in my family, the first child was born when the mom was 25 years old. It always made it easy to figure out how old someone was!
Congratulations Dina ♥ I just had my second grandchild - and it is really life's dessert to have grandkids 🙂 You may want to knit a baby blanket - my girls use the ones I made for their babies a lot - even when the baby is older, it is nice to have a blanket to bring in the stroller or car etc
Dina, what a special time of excitement for your family. Wishing your DIL good health and an easy delivery. Becoming a Bubbie (grandma) has been the greatest blessing for my husband and I. Luckily my DIL is a knitter and was so appreciative of everything I knit for the baby…..and her! The first sweater I casted on for him was Joji’s Garter Stitch Baby Kimono. It’s an older pattern with one size in fingering wt yarn, but my DIL loved it so much that when he outgrew the first one, I made it again in sport weight which made sized it up. There are so many patterns out there, have a great time prepping for baby!
Lovely, congratulations Dina. Such exciting times coming up. Your grandchild will be lucky to have you as a Grandmother - I'm just imagining all those fantastic knitting projects.
Big congrats Dina!!! How exciting!!! Oh and Woolfolk colorway - the pale warm grey is FABULOUS on you :). Enjoy your Holidays and hope to see you both soon ❤
Congratulations on your news!! Yes, I totally agree with you, Dina. I would love just a quick snapshot of the baby wearing the knitted item! It’s almost a relief that the baby is wearing it. It’s like you’re so anxious to actually see your finished project being used and appreciated. I worked for a doctor that I knitted a baby sweater for. She not only sent a photo with her baby boy she had..but the next two boys she had she sent more photos and was excited that she could reuse the sweater for all 3 boys! I was elated! So satisfying!!❤
Thank you! Yes a picture goes a VERY long way. You nailed it. It's the anxiety that builds up. It's not only the number of hours spent knitting the gift, it's the hours there after wondering if it's being worn. You got very lucky, 3 boys, you were definitely appreciated 👏🏻🫶 happy holidays!
Awe thank you! The kids asked me what I want to be called and I said Gigi or Nana, but at the end of the day organic works just as long as they call me! ❤
Congratulations Dina 💛 a baby is a gift! Thank you and a photo should be the right thing to do. I have knitted many baby sweaters and dresses, many times no photo🤷🏻♀️
I received a picture from my niece when she brought her baby home from the hospital using a blanket I made for them and I felt the blanket was appreciated. Congrat Dina on your news I hope they won’t find out what sex it is because it is the last true surprise.
Congratulations Dina!!! 💕 What wonderful news!! I was surprised with both of my boys. My husband wanted to find out with the second but I told him that I wanted/needed a big surprise after labor and delivery! All the best to you and your families for the holidays! -Kate
Thank you Kate! Not knowing is the best surprise. I hadn't found out with my 3 out of 4. Needed to make a tile decision for Jack and Jill Bathroom so I broke in the 8th month 😂 Healthy is all that matters! Happy Holidays to you and yours. 🎄
My friend sends a photo everytime her son wears something I bought him or something I've knit for him. She is a knitter though, so she knows the importance of sending the picture. :) Congratulations, Dina!!
I saw a piece on Jacqueline Kennedy which told about her graduation. As a thank you for gifts, she had a picture taken of herself wearing the scarf, jewelry and other items and sent them with her thank you notes, so thoughtful!
I taught my kids to send thank you cards and make acknowledgements and they have taught my grandkids. Gratitude is everything. I am grateful for both of you!!!!
Dina, I am so excited for you. Being grandma is the best. If I could tell my younger self. how much I would love it, I never would have believed it. You will be an amazing grandma. And to both of you, happy holidays. All the very best.
Congratulations Dina!! Getting a picture is always nice. My oldest HS friends are so knitworthy - they constantly send me pics of them wearing my knitted gifts!
Absolutely on the thank you and pic. I knit a sweater for a neighbor’s 2 year old and never have seen in on him, pic wise. Last time I knit for them. I knit heavy duty for fam and they do not wear the stuff too frequently so stopping that! My husband is the only one that wear everything!!!! Not going to waste time on others. ❤
Would you post your changes Dina you made to the Silky Twist Hoodie? Awaiting kit to do after Christmas for knitting while watching football games? Thanks to both you Dina and Pam.. Congratulatioms on becoming a Gran!!! See you in 2025 and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! And Safe Travels.
I knit a blanket, 2 hats, a sweater and dress for my great nieces baby and heard nothing and no pictures. I have not knit for any other babies on that side of the family because of it. My sister-in-law thought it was so cute but her son and granddaughter said nothing. A lot of work went into it.
I'm so sorry to hear that. I feel your pain. Only knitters know the grueling hours it takes to knit up our gifts let alone assemble them. I find myself asking first these days in order to avoid disappointment ❤
I hate to say it but the younger generations aren’t great with thank you notes, rsvp’ing, or acknowledging gifts like we were raised to do even though phones should make it easier.
Oh please make 2025 year to use Ravelry for your projects. I have used Ravelry for several years now it’s so easy I just do it on my phone . You can ass photos directly from your phone. Any mods I do I put in project notes. Happy Holidays to both of you{{HUGS}} My resolution is to try and knit using stash. I have started asking those who have received my hand knits to have send me a picture with their sweet babe. Young people do not know how to write thank you notes it drives me crazy!!!!
It makes my heart so joyous to see my 7 month old great granddaughter wearing knitting and sewn garments I made for her mother 27 years ago! My daughter saved everything I made her! Now my knitting mojo is for my GGD! Love to hear my granddaughter bragging!
So inspiring! I better get knitting faster❤
Yes just a picture is all takes to bring joy to a knitters heart.
Congratulations Dinah! I have a 6 month old granddaughter, my first, and being a grandma is the absolute best!
I also ask about preferences before I knit for her and they’ve used it all.
I agree about a photo with a thank you!
Congratulations Dina you will love being a grandmother! Nothing like it! Happy Holidays to you both!
Welcome to the nana club! My daughter’s first pregnancy turned on my knitting gene 13 years ago and I haven’t stopped since!
I love the baby sweater you are making! Don’t worry that she won’t be wearing it home from the hospital- Ha!!! I said she!! She’ll grow out of the newborn stuff so quickly. I usually pick the 1 year size- especially if the parents are tall. I find Malabrigo Rios is a workhorse yarn and also great color vibes! I love the cove cardigan for girls and I love the Wilfred Sweater from Petiteknit for boys- and it is my dad’s first name! Mazel Tov!!!!❤
Love watching you both for inspiration on yarns and patterns. If you’ve not captured everything you’ve made in 2024 in ravelry and it’s really your goal… you have this podcast as a record of your makes (probably most of them) and that will even show approximately when you started and finished each one.
Great suggestion for a new year catch up resolution 💚🥰💚
Have a great Christmas & Hanukkah and look forward to seeing you both in the new year 💚
Congratulations Dina! Being a grandmother is so fun. For five generations in my family, the first child was born when the mom was 25 years old. It always made it easy to figure out how old someone was!
Wow this is amazing!! 😊
Oh WOW! That is incredible!
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Congratulations Dina ♥ I just had my second grandchild - and it is really life's dessert to have grandkids 🙂 You may want to knit a baby blanket - my girls use the ones I made for their babies a lot - even when the baby is older, it is nice to have a blanket to bring in the stroller or car etc
Mazel Tov Dina! What fabulous news! Being a grandmother is such a blessing❤
Awe thanks! I truly can't wait! Feeling giddy inside ❤
Mazel Tov Dina! Being a Grandmother is pure joy! ❤
Thanks! Happy Holidays❤
Dina, what a special time of excitement for your family. Wishing your DIL good health and an easy delivery. Becoming a Bubbie (grandma) has been the greatest blessing for my husband and I. Luckily my DIL is a knitter and was so appreciative of everything I knit for the baby…..and her! The first sweater I casted on for him was Joji’s Garter Stitch Baby Kimono. It’s an older pattern with one size in fingering wt yarn, but my DIL loved it so much that when he outgrew the first one, I made it again in sport weight which made sized it up. There are so many patterns out there, have a great time prepping for baby!
Awe love this! I will check out the pattern. Thanks for sharing!
Mazel Tov! Fabulous news❤
Congratulations Dina!! Being a grandparent is the most wonderful thing!! I love my grandchildren endlessly! They are my heart!
That is what EVERYONE keeps saying!
Congratulations on your news. I like to either get a picture or see them wearing the knits.
Thank you! Yes a picture is always nice. I'd even settle to hear they wore it 😊
Congratulations Dina!!! Being a grandmother is one of life’s greatest gifts!
I will be a great grandmother in March🤦♀️❤️.
Amazing! That's super exciting!
Lovely, congratulations Dina. Such exciting times coming up. Your grandchild will be lucky to have you as a Grandmother - I'm just imagining all those fantastic knitting projects.
Haha yes. Maybe one swear at a time 😂
Congratulations!!!! I love when I receive a picture of a baby in the gift I made them. 👶🏻
Mazel Tov!! Grandchildren are such a gift!
How fun being a grandmother. Yes it’s always nice to receive a picture with the baby using the gift. But I never hold anyone to that.
Thank you. I totally agree you can't hold anyone to it, it's just nice to be appreciated.
wow sooo great Dina its the best congratualtions
So grateful. Thanks for watching!
Mazel Tov, Dina! I bought your hat pattern and I'm looking forward to knitting it over the holidays!
Thank you. Hope you enjoy knitting it. Please share pictures and post to Ravelry❤
Congratulations on the wonderful news for you and your family. Get ready for the " love like you've never felt, so different .
Thank you! I'm buckled up and ready! Happy Holidays!
Big congrats Dina!!! How exciting!!! Oh and Woolfolk colorway - the pale warm grey is FABULOUS on you :). Enjoy your Holidays and hope to see you both soon ❤
Thank You Beth! Happy Holidays to you as well. Hope we see each other in 2025
Congratulations on your news!! Yes, I totally agree with you, Dina. I would love just a quick snapshot of the baby wearing the knitted item! It’s almost a relief that the baby is wearing it. It’s like you’re so anxious to actually see your finished project being used and appreciated. I worked for a doctor that I knitted a baby sweater for. She not only sent a photo with her baby boy she had..but the next two boys she had she sent more photos and was excited that she could reuse the sweater for all 3 boys! I was elated! So satisfying!!❤
Thank you! Yes a picture goes a VERY long way. You nailed it. It's the anxiety that builds up. It's not only the number of hours spent knitting the gift, it's the hours there after wondering if it's being worn. You got very lucky, 3 boys, you were definitely appreciated 👏🏻🫶 happy holidays!
Oh yes a picture it’s needed.
Agreed but you have to stay wishful! Happy Holidays ❤
So happy for you Dina
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I never comment but I must today. Congratulations!!!! I’m so happy for you, Dina🎉
Awe. Thank you for commenting and watching us! Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays. May yall have a blessed New Year’s
Congratulations Dina!!!! So exciting. I’m a young Gigi too. It is the absolute BEST. You’re going to have a ball. Enjoy❤
Awe thank you! The kids asked me what I want to be called and I said Gigi or Nana, but at the end of the day organic works just as long as they call me! ❤
Thank you for sharing your wonderful news Dina. Happy holidays to both of you and your family.❤
Congratulations Dina! My resolution is to always have a project on the needles using deep stash. 😅😬
@@Angelaoxenberg me too!
My Art Yarns order arrived on Monday. it is beautiful! Thank you!
Congrats Dina! Going to be an exciting year ahead! Nothing better! I agree with your son It is nice to be surprised! Wishing them all the best❤
Thank you! There seem to be fewer surprises left these days!
Congratulations Dina 💛 a baby is a gift! Thank you and a photo should be the right thing to do. I have knitted many baby sweaters and dresses, many times no photo🤷🏻♀️
Love. Listening to you girls such great friends. Enjoy your holiday. Happy knitting,
Thank you! Happy Holidays to you as well. We appreciate you watching us!
Congrats Dina it’s the absolute best being a grandma!❤
I'm so looking forward to it. Keep pinching myself, I can't believe it's real ❤
Congratulations Dina!!! So happy for you and your family...🎉❤
Awe thank you! Happy Holidays!
You are right Pam! You never finish, you just run out of time!
That is so true!
I received a picture from my niece when she brought her baby home from the hospital using a blanket I made for them and I felt the blanket was appreciated. Congrat Dina on your news I hope they won’t find out what sex it is because it is the last true surprise.
Lovely to be appreciated isn't it? Not finding out is the ultimate surprise IMHO.
Merry Christmas to you lovely ladies.
Congratulations Dina!!! 💕 What wonderful news!! I was surprised with both of my boys. My husband wanted to find out with the second but I told him that I wanted/needed a big surprise after labor and delivery! All the best to you and your families for the holidays! -Kate
Thank you Kate! Not knowing is the best surprise. I hadn't found out with my 3 out of 4. Needed to make a tile decision for Jack and Jill Bathroom so I broke in the 8th month 😂 Healthy is all that matters! Happy Holidays to you and yours. 🎄
Being a grandma is the most fun you will ever have! Congratulations 💙💗
My friend sends a photo everytime her son wears something I bought him or something I've knit for him. She is a knitter though, so she knows the importance of sending the picture. :) Congratulations, Dina!!
Pictures go a long way! You're lucky to get them 🫶 ... and thank you!
I saw a piece on Jacqueline Kennedy which told about her graduation. As a thank you for gifts, she had a picture taken of herself wearing the scarf, jewelry and other items and sent them with her thank you notes, so thoughtful!
I taught my kids to send thank you cards and make acknowledgements and they have taught my grandkids. Gratitude is everything. I am grateful for both of you!!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Merry Christmas 🎄 Happy Holidays!
Dina, I am so excited for you. Being grandma is the best. If I could tell my younger self. how much I would love it, I never would have believed it. You will be an amazing grandma. And to both of you, happy holidays. All the very best.
Congratulations Dina. Be a grand parent is the most amazing gift ever
Mazel Tov Dina!
Thank you so much ❤Happy Holidays!
Congratulations Dina!! Getting a picture is always nice. My oldest HS friends are so knitworthy - they constantly send me pics of them wearing my knitted gifts!
I love seeing you lady’s. The hats are beautiful. I like school back in the day but that’s me. You have a nice week. God bless.
Congratulations on the grand baby. I like the color of the sweater. Pretty.
CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎈 🎉❤
Mazel Tov Dina! All the blessings 💕 (and baby knits!)
Dina - what is the sweater you are wearing? Thank you😊
Kuffel by Alexis Winslow
Congratulations Dina!!
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Mazel tov Dina! Being a grandparent is the absolute best. Use easy care yarn for baby gifts if you want the gift to be used.
Hi. Can you please tell me what that raisin or mocha brown yarn is? Thanks
Hi. Pam is using Flette Bulky in color way 09 for her Cozy Bliss Hat
Absolutely on the thank you and pic. I knit a sweater for a neighbor’s 2 year old and never have seen in on him, pic wise. Last time I knit for them. I knit heavy duty for fam and they do not wear the stuff too frequently so stopping that! My husband is the only one that wear everything!!!! Not going to waste time on others. ❤
Congratulations Dina! Happy holidays to you both! My 2025 resolution is to finish my six WIPS!
Would you post your changes Dina you made to the Silky Twist Hoodie? Awaiting kit to do after Christmas for knitting while watching football games? Thanks to both you Dina and Pam.. Congratulatioms on becoming a Gran!!! See you in 2025 and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! And Safe Travels.
HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON TO ALL!
Congratulations! I do not knit again for anyone who does at least thank me.
I knit a blanket, 2 hats, a sweater and dress for my great nieces baby and heard nothing and no pictures. I have not knit for any other babies on that side of the family because of it. My sister-in-law thought it was so cute but her son and granddaughter said nothing. A lot of work went into it.
I'm so sorry to hear that. I feel your pain. Only knitters know the grueling hours it takes to knit up our gifts let alone assemble them. I find myself asking first these days in order to avoid disappointment ❤
I never got a picture and seldom a thank you card
I hate to say it but the younger generations aren’t great with thank you notes, rsvp’ing, or acknowledging gifts like we were raised to do even though phones should make it easier.
Oh please make 2025 year to use Ravelry for your projects. I have used Ravelry for several years now it’s so easy I just do it on my phone . You can ass photos directly from your phone. Any mods I do I put in project notes. Happy Holidays to both of you{{HUGS}}
My resolution is to try and knit using stash. I have started asking those who have received my hand knits to have send me a picture with their sweet babe. Young people do not know how to write thank you notes it drives me crazy!!!!
Mazel Tov Bubbe
Please don't forget that it is the birth of Jesus Christ.
Merry Christmas 🎄and Happy New Year🎉