Anna Knitter Podcast Episode

[@carolg.6838]

I am so glad you and baby boy are well! Your video is a breath of fresh air. All your knitting is lovely. I enjoy the German lessons.

[@annaknitter]

Thank you so much!

[@cindydaggett7592]

Anna, I just heard you say you are contemplating what to do on your podcast in December. Please do not overcommit yourself or stress yourself out with any of that! Your first priority, concentration, and joy should be for this new little baby and your hubby to enjoy! Nothing else! Just enjoy being a new mom! We will survive without any extras this year! Allow yourself time to enjoy the baby, adjust to possible lack of sleep, recuperation from birth, and all the other things that come with motherhood! We wish you all the best!

[@annaknitter]

@@cindydaggett7592 that sounds reasonable ❤️

[@melanievandenbrink3967]

Anna, we Americans need to follow the ways of child rearing of other countries. I stayed home with my 3 girls until they went to school. My husband and I made sacrifices, but it was worth it. I've never regretted being with my girls. I also was childcare for my nephew the first three years of his life. I cherish the bond we now share. I pray all goes well for you in this pregnancy and look forward to hearing your take on being a mother in the future. The Lord's blessings for you, your husband, and that precious little babe.

[@skhoyt6024]

So good to see you again! Many blessings on the rest of your pregnancy and birth. The 1st weeks of my babies’ lives are my happiest memories.

[@annaknitter]

Thank you so much! Yes, I am looking forward to childbed very much 🥰

[@maradevincenzi8388]

Oh Anna…you just popped into my mind the other day and when I saw your video come up I was thrilled. So good to see you doing well! All of your makes are beautiful! It’s so nice to enjoy the process of welcoming baby…all the very best to you!❤

[@annaknitter]

@@maradevincenzi8388 thank you so much. Yes, being pregnant is a dream. ❤️

[@lisab.3116]

Great to see you Anna. You have a glow about you and look so happy. Enjoy the rest of the summer as you prepare for your son. 😊

[@annaknitter]

Thank you so much! I am really happy ❤

[@carin.zwaneveld]

You look very good. The baby knits are so cute and I love your finished socks. The West Yorkshire colorway is called Fairy Lights. November is a great month ( I was born on November 2, many many moons ago 🙂) I was a stay at home mom too, I never worked outside the house and i never regret it. I loved taking care of my two children who have now children of them self (I have 3 little granddaughters, 2 are 4 years young and 1 is 3 years young).

[@annaknitter]

@@carin.zwaneveld my husband and my niece were born in November too. ☺️ It’s lovely that we will have an autumn baby. ☺️

[@LauterMaschen]

Hallo Anna. Schön, dich wieder zu sehen. Du siehst ganz bezaubernd aus. Ich habe auch gerade das Opal-Abo verstrickt mit den Wolkenstreifen. Ich wünsche dir bzw. Euch eine schöne Zeit und bleibt schön gesund. Bis bald und passt auf euch auf. Viele Grüße Sandy

[@annaknitter]

Danke Sandy! ❤

[@fibernating]

Happy August! Your projects are fun to follow always. One present to a new mom that seems such a good idea is a shawl for the mother. She can wear it forever in many ways but it’s so good as a modest cover up with breastfeeding.

[@annaknitter]

@@fibernating that’s a lovely idea!

[@theknottyoaktree1017]

Not too much longer for baby to arrive. I have 2 November babies myself, they are now 20 (and he just got married and moved out in June) and my daughter who's 18. I know you will hear this a lot because I did myself when I had my babies but it goes by too quickly. I tried very hard to be present and in the moment. I was a stay at home/ homeschooling mom and I still look back and think I didn't have enough time. Cherish every moment and remember you can never hold, sing, kiss or read to your babies/children too much. I'm not sure I fully understood how fast it goes by until it's already gone by. When you were talking about Air conditioning units it made me curious about the walls and homes in Germany. Is it common for German walls to be made of plaster or drywall? Our walls are plaster and I think that helps to keep our house cooler in the summer. Newer homes are made with drywall, it's very uncommon to plaster walls anymore. I was curious how it is where you are.

[@annaknitter]

Thank you for the reminder. I need that! I really want to put the family first and savor every moment with a baby boy. But I am sure I will think that I have to do this or that when the time is here.

[@julieforseen1738]

I really like your cozy memories Christmas blanket

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

It's so good to see you again. We are getting the same high humidity and heat that you are. I do hope you're able to stay relatively cool. Take good care of you and that little bundle of joy that you're carrying. xoxoxo

[@stephanienorris364]

You look so good. Happy everything is going well for you. I got my first grandson in July 6th.

[@annaknitter]

Thank you! And congratulations, that is awesome!

[@make.create.repeat]

This is my first video with you and I absolutely love your projects and your viewpoints. So refreshing! We are very like-minded. Can't wait to watch your older videos and keeping up with your future videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@annaknitter]

Welcome in our little corner of the internet. 😄 Probably you would enjoy our community in our Telegram group as well. I am using it instead of Ravelry because most of my viewers don't use it anymore.

[@make.create.repeat]

@@annaknitter thanks! I will look you up over there as well. 😊

[@faithlinkministries]

Wonderful to see you again , you look well Anna - I pray you will have a lovely easy, healthy time - I knit the Flax for my great niece, such a good pattern

[@Ladeedi73]

I really enjoyed your podcast as usual. Your purple socks are so beautiful! I purchased that yarn from you earlier this year I believe and now I want to cast it on next, even though I had something else in mind.😍💛

[@annaknitter]

I am sure you will enjoy knitting them. ❤

[@TxHoneybee01]

Do you know the number or name of the color? Thank you.

[@jeanburby6492]

Hi Anna, I am so excited you are pregnant! I will continue praying for a smooth delivery and transition to being a Mom and family! Love your podcast and if you have to take a break we will enjoy them when you come back! ❤🙏

[@annaknitter]

Thank you very much! Prayer is appreciated a lot by us. We need it more than air to breath. ❤

[@courtniebri]

Anna thank you for your recommendations for podcasts and books at the end of this episode. This is exactly what's on my mind as a mother currently and what a blessing to be able to watch someone in a different country experiencing the same things and drawing the same conclusions. Motherhood is the greatest blessing in my life and I cannot imagine sending my precious child to be essentially raised by daycare.

[@courtniebri]

I do think you would also be interested in Carole Joy Seid and the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast. Hope you'll give a listen to episode 212 to get an idea of what they're all about, but I bet it will interest you!

[@annaknitter]

@@courtniebrihomeschooling is forbidden in Germany. 😞 I would love to homeschool our boy.

[@annaknitter]

Thank you so much for your comment. It feels good to meet people - even if it’s only online - who share the same values when it comes to children and family. ❤

[@EileenK64]

I’m so excited for you and your soon coming baby boy. All my kids are adults now but I think I have the same heart as you do regarding raising children. You’re going to be a wonderful mother! My Westie, Theo, says tell Benni he said hi. 😃

[@annaknitter]

Thank you so much for your kind words and Benni sais hi to your Westie. 😅❤

[@marianhiemer146]

Always enjoy your videos!!!

[@annaknitter]

@@marianhiemer146 thank you ❤️

[@Brooke2000]

You look beautiful, Anna! Keep hydrated….2 liters of water a day. I had my baby last August 4th…scorching hot. All your knitting is creative and I love the sweater for baby boy! God bless you both and Daddy Tommy! 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@annaknitter]

Thank you very much! ❤ Thankfully I am very thirsty since I am pregnant so it isn't difficult for me to stay hydrated.

[@bakerstknits8342]

Paused at 35:23 and looking forward to coming back to finish later! Always enjoy your podcasts so much!

[@annaknitter]

I am glad you enjoyed the episode. ❤

[@brbaker07]

Always enjoy your podcast Anna.

[@annaknitter]

Thank you!

[@doggal-re6zt]

Dear Anna, I am German born (Nürnberg), but American raised due to emigration as a small child. I have watched your podcast for about a year and enjoy it completely. I'm thrilled you and Tommy are expecting a sweet baby boy. My husband and I raised two sons, and now have two granddaughters. They own our hearts! My best new mom advice to you is to enjoy every moment--the good and the bad. The good is great, of course, and the bad will pass. They are only babies, toddlers, small children, and young adults once. Be in the moment. Let them make their own mistakes as long as safety is not an issue. They will learn and become strong people. Do not discourage them from crawling into your bed when they are toddlers. They are still figuring out this big world and are coming to you for soothing and cuddling. Don't worry about making mistakes. We all do, and we learn from them. Apologize when necessary. Gosh, I guess that was more than one piece of advice. Thank you for continuing to podcast. I'll look forward to the next one!

[@annaknitter]

Thank you very much. These advices are very precious and I will keep them in my heart.

[@stephanienorris364]

I've made my own advent box of yarns for a couple of years. Last year was a 12 day grab bag for the Juniper Cowl and I also made a short sleevedx sweater with another, just taking my leftovers and putting in bags to be used at Advent.

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

Happy to see all is going very well for you. I wish you good health 😊

[@annaknitter]

@@zena-knittingbeans7973 thanks a lot!

[@claudiacano4916]

In the United States of America people also say Summer Dog Days referring to the hottest and more unbearable days of the season.

[@carolg.6838]

Yes and hot and humid days are muggy.

[@susannevb3451]

So happy to seeeeeeee you ☺️

[@annaknitter]

@@susannevb3451 thanks for watching! ❤️

[@Serenity-fu8xz]

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[@NYGram119]

You're looking beautiful, Anna! I have a question for you. You often mention that German Christmas yarn that comes in a 3-pack; where would I be able to purchase that? My husband and I will be in Germany in October and I would love to try and find some🧶.

[@annaknitter]

@@NYGram119 It’s from an online crafting shop called Buttinette: basteln-de.buttinette.com/shop/a/woll-butt-sockenwollpaket-christmas-300-g-103951

[@LizCanKnit]

FIRST!!!!!

[@annaknitter]

That’s so funny 😂

[@Dinahflo1]

Anna, will the sock table be an instant download or is it mailed to my home? I sometimes have difficulty printing out patterns.

[@Dinahflo1]

Husband just ordered it from Etsy for me…..Thank you for designing this chart. Blessings from Illinois.