Podcast 211: BIG Little News!

[@jackiemonteforte8119]

Mazel Tov Dina! What fabulous news! Being a grandmother is such a blessing❤

[@nysunshine082874]

Congratulations Dina!!! So happy for you and your family...🎉❤

[@margueriterosmarin-verrone1650]

Mazel Tov Dina! Being a Grandmother is pure joy! ❤

[@estherrubin867]

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!

[@Fencepostfibers]

I never comment but I must today. Congratulations!!!! I’m so happy for you, Dina🎉

[@barbarawood4501]

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!

[@antonella_1221]

Wow this is amazing!! 😊

[@sandiolson2064]

Love. Listening to you girls such great friends. Enjoy your holiday. Happy knitting,

[@maryann8054]

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❤

[@joandloughy5210]

Congratulations Dina you will love being a grandmother! Nothing like it! Happy Holidays to you both!

[@carollang5434]

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!

[@monspier]

wow sooo great Dina its the best congratualtions

[@Golden.5555]

So happy for you Dina

[@WendyCanallatos]

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!!!!❤

[@cynthialytle3328]

Congratulations Dina!!! Being a grandmother is one of life’s greatest gifts! I will be a great grandmother in March🤦‍♀️❤️.

[@phyllisburke4141]

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.

[@alicehoyle4198]

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.

[@janethogan8387]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful news Dina. Happy holidays to both of you and your family.❤

[@MicheleWrath]

My Art Yarns order arrived on Monday. it is beautiful! Thank you!

[@sandiolson2064]

Oh yes a picture it’s needed.

[@Randi19196]

Mazel Tov, Dina! I bought your hat pattern and I'm looking forward to knitting it over the holidays!

[@sabinebauerle7655]

Merry Christmas to you lovely ladies.

[@lykkelau]

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

[@pamelapierskalla7854]

Congratulations!!!! I love when I receive a picture of a baby in the gift I made them. 👶🏻

[@galelubchansky8204]

Mazel Tov!! Grandchildren are such a gift!

[@Angelaoxenberg]

Congratulations Dina! My resolution is to always have a project on the needles using deep stash. 😅😬

[@debbiewhitehead1091]

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.

[@Proudmom9091]

Happy holidays. May yall have a blessed New Year’s

[@AidaBoza]

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🤷🏻‍♀️

[@rhondacutler3831]

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.

[@janetburke3127]

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!

[@pennyschwarze6393]

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.

[@pennyschwarze6393]

Congratulations on the grand baby. I like the color of the sweater. Pretty.

[@lynneryan9327]

Being a grandma is the most fun you will ever have! Congratulations 💙💗

[@Yarnloveturtle]

Mazel Tov Dina! All the blessings 💕 (and baby knits!)

[@TheChrlan]

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!!!!

[@feliciameier1929]

Dina - what is the sweater you are wearing? Thank you😊

[@beverlyfusfield8709]

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.

[@DCruz-cc3xj]

Congratulations Dina!!

[@Proudmom9091]

Congratulations Dina. Be a grand parent is the most amazing gift ever

[@sonahyde5406]

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!

[@gracegarcia850]

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎈 🎉❤

[@colleenharron5196]

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.

[@kathleenalbuquerque9908]

Congratulations Dina! Happy holidays to you both! My 2025 resolution is to finish my six WIPS!

[@ronniemodena3360]

Congratulations! I do not knit again for anyone who does at least thank me.

[@caryldearing7127]

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.

[@mindykannon4650]

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. ❤

[@omaam1005]

HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON TO ALL!

[@larryellenperry5713]

I never got a picture and seldom a thank you card

[@Cyndi159]

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.

[@melannieheald816]

Mazel Tov Bubbe

[@georgia4793]

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!!!!