I am a bit behind on book reviews but I cannot NOT blog about this particular book before Baby H arrives!
It's Nikki Van De Car's What to knit When You're Expecting.
I got to know Nikki from my time in Hoboken, NJ while working (and playing) at Patricia's Yarns. I was so thrilled for her when she told me about her new book and I'm so happy to share it here.
The book starts out with some great tips on techniques and baby sizing sizing. I really enjoy the sizing part as I know I am trying to knit things that are seasonal and size appropriate. The book is cleverly divided into 3 sections called Trimesters.
The First Trimester is filled with simple patterns including cute baby mittens, a beautiful honeycomb blanket and these SHORTS (so making those!), it's perfect for those first few months of getting into the pregnancy groove and if you're sick as a dog some simple stockinette is sometimes all you can concentrate with! (not to mention Pregnancy Brain!)
In the 2nd Trimester patterns get a little harder with striping and lace work. My favorites are the Tutu, Ike's Vest and the Autumn Leaves Sweater.
Finally the 3rd Trimester section is brilliantly filled with quick knits! As you get closer to that due date you never know how much knitting you can get done.
The chicadee hat, time flies booties and the above Owl and Monkey pillows are my favorites here.
All in all a great pattern book that is filled with knits for not only your special one but for friends and family who are also expecting!
I'm happy to offer a copy to one of my fabulous readers! Leave me a comment by Tuesday, Feb 26th.
Happy Knitting!
M
This book looks like everything I've been looking for in a baby pattern book! I have been seeing it around but never had a chance to look at the patterns. I am definitely going to get my hands on a copy
Posted by: Katie Lynn | February 23, 2013 at 11:29 AM
Oh my gosh. That book looks adorable and as a mother of a 7 week old it would be awesome to have some new knitting ideas... I was knitting a lot if baby booties before baby j got here.
Posted by: Carly Jones | February 23, 2013 at 11:35 AM
So smart to break it up by trimester. In my first 3 months I was in no mood for anything complicated!
Posted by: Stephanie | February 23, 2013 at 11:59 AM
Just learned my sister is expecting her first grandbaby and I am making a whole new Rav queue devoted to Baby-osity. Have you posted any baby knits on your ravelry finished projects? Any recommendations?
Posted by: Denise | February 23, 2013 at 12:54 PM
this book looks amazing... i would love to knit everything in it! hope i win :-)
Posted by: cassandra b | February 23, 2013 at 01:06 PM
OMG I LOVE LOVE that tutu!
Posted by: Kat | February 23, 2013 at 02:07 PM
Hi Margaux!
Cute, cute, cute book. Want to knit the owl for my boys. Speaking of, can't wait to see pics of your new boy when he arrives. xoxo jen
Posted by: Jennafer Carlin Rosset | February 23, 2013 at 02:23 PM
I love the tutu! Looked at the other patterns on Ravelry and the rest of them look great too. Would love to make the Autumn Leaves Sweater.
Posted by: Katie Valicka | February 23, 2013 at 02:43 PM
J'adore!
Posted by: courtneyc | February 23, 2013 at 03:08 PM
Ah! This is perfect timing! Thanks for the chance to win this lovely book!
That owl pillow is so great. I'm off to look up the blanket!
Posted by: Karate | February 23, 2013 at 03:22 PM
Would love a chance at this book. My sister is having a little one. Love knitting little bitty things!
Posted by: Betsy | February 23, 2013 at 05:20 PM
Thanks for offering the chance to win this! It has some really darling patterns!
Posted by: Andrea | February 23, 2013 at 05:50 PM
I've just recently learned to knit, this week will be week 10 of knitting class. I would love to have this book to practice my new skills and make sweet things for my newborn niece and her two year old sister.
Posted by: Jordan | February 23, 2013 at 09:32 PM
Looks like a great book for an expectant grandmother. No concerns about morning sickness interfering with knitting production!
Posted by: Eyeyarn | February 24, 2013 at 07:16 AM
What a great book! I love the little orange sweater. Thank you for sponsoring the giveaway!
Posted by: Niki | February 24, 2013 at 08:50 AM
That's a gorgeous book – my boy's a bit big now but lots of my friends are having babies at the moment!
Posted by: Rhian | February 24, 2013 at 11:19 AM
That tutu and the owl pillow are the cutest! I agree that sizing is a tricky issue with baby knits. I know everything will fit a baby eventually, but August is not the ideal time to fit into a wool sweater. It looks like a great book!
Posted by: Meredith | February 24, 2013 at 01:40 PM
I would love to have this book, I reserved it at our library over a month ago and have been waiting patiently while knitting hats. I'm a beginner (mom and knitter) with just enough experience to take on a few more ambitious projects and this looks like a perfect fit.
Posted by: Lex | February 24, 2013 at 02:35 PM
I have a lot of babies to knit for and this book looks great. Also, my birthday is on the 26th, so this would be a wonderful present. :)
Posted by: jamy | February 24, 2013 at 03:34 PM
This book is so sweet. Everyone in my family is getting married so babies will probably not be too far behind. This book looks like a great way for me to get a head start on gifts!
Posted by: Susanna | February 24, 2013 at 04:45 PM
Looks like a cute book! Perhaps this would get me back in the "baby making" frame of mind...
Posted by: florydori | February 25, 2013 at 06:58 AM
30 weeks and itching to knit that tutu!
Posted by: RB | February 25, 2013 at 09:11 AM
What a great book concept!
Posted by: Laura | February 25, 2013 at 11:57 AM
2 months to go for me! Would love to have a few new patterns Congratulations to you as well!
Posted by: Molly | February 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM
So excited for this giveaway! This book has been on my amazon wish list for quite a while
Posted by: Molly Michalov | February 25, 2013 at 01:06 PM