Several of you assured me that I would love my Barn Sweater, remarking that you wear yours all the time. And it’s true, I love it! I finished it just in time for actual winter temperatures to arrive, and I’ve been wearing it constantly. I’m so glad that I used Beaverslide wool to knit it. It’s sturdy and warm, and I know it will hold up to lots of wear. I had been saving a set of WoolyMossRoots black walnut buttons for I don’t know how long, three years maybe, and was so happy as I sewed them on. I think they suit this sweater just perfectly.
But, there was one little thing that I couldn’t and didn’t take into account when I began this sweater last summer…
My Barn Sweater doesn’t quite fit in the middle because we are expecting a new little one in late June! We’re pretty excited. BABY!!! You might think that it gets to be routine after so many, but it doesn’t. I can hardly believe it. And that is despite the fact that we already know the sex of this little one.
Maybe we should play a little guessing game! If you include your guess of whether this baby is a boy or a girl in a comment, I will randomly select one of the correct guessers and send you one of my favorite books, and what I happen to be re-reading right now: a new hard copy of My Antonia
****Guessing game is over! She’s a girl!! And I’ve just emailed Claire, who commented, “Girl, girl, girl!
Congratulations! Wonderful news. You look beautiful. Would love to read either of your favorite books. Blessings to you both!”
Thank you all for your congratulations and for playing along with me!!
Oh, a new baby! That’s so nice! Congratulations!!! I guess it’s a girl!
You look so beautiful it must be a boy! Healthy baby and healthy Mom
Congratulations, Ginny! This is the best news–it warms my heart and makes me feel like the new year is truly off to a good start. ♥
I love your Barn Sweater. Yellow is my favorite color, and I am also a BIG fan of Beaverslide wool. I’m knitting up a cardi in the 2-ply, color “Prairie Sandreed”.
I think it’s a boy. : )
Oh, let’s go with a girl because I think I’m having a girl (I’ve never had a clue before but I feel it so strongly this time.) Either way it’s our fifth and we’re due in July. Excited to go through pregnancy with one of my favourite people I’ve never met! Virtual pregnancy buddies are a gift to the modern mama.
Oh, and if it is girl, I’m guessing Antonia Kristin or Kristin Antonia.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Love the sweater! 🙂
Congratulations! Babies are never routine, each one is it’s own special blessing!
I am guessing a girl.
Julia
Congratulations! A beautiful sweater and you look beautiful in it! Since I’m currently 9 months pregnant, I’m jealous of that tiny little bump. All but my largest sweaters have been cast aside. I joked to my husband that I cannot wait for this baby to be born because my winter parka doesn’t fit and my maternity coat is too short to keep my bum warm. My son was a summer baby so it was hard in a different way. I can’t wait to have my warm clothes back to fitting again!
Looks like a girl to me.
Congratulations!! I’ll guess girl. ?
Congratulations, another soul for the world! You must all be beyond excited. I think it’s a girl… Antonia?
Congrats! I say a girl 🙂 many blessings Ginny! ???
Hi Ginny! I have read your blog for a few years now… Thank you! It’s so comforting to know there is another family out there living a big life in small space. (we have 12 kids in 1800 sq ft home 🙂 Congratulations! A new beautiful, perfect beginning for your family to love.? Girl?
I love your blogs and beautiful pictures. First thought in looking at you with this sweater on, I am thinking you are having a boy! Congrats!!
Congratulations! I’m not su much guessing as I am cheering for a GIRL 🙂 Just because Beatrix was so disappointed last time…
I love My Antonia! One of my favorites also!! I think you are having another BOY!? But that’s what I thought with our last daughter so my track record isn’t too good.
Congratulations. Your family must be bursting with delight.
Take care, and be well.
How exciting! I’ll guess a girl…that would be awfully nice…but here’s to a healthy beautiful baby, boy or girl!
Congratulations. I will pray for your health:)
I am guessing a girl.
Blessings to you.
Congratulations!!! How about twin girls to even out all them boys?! Haha
Hoping for a sister to larkspur so she can knit baby stuff in pretty pinks
Happy for you :). I’m hoping for a girl!
Congrats Ginny! I say a girl. You sweater is lovely and the color so pretty!
Congrats! Another blessing for your wonderful family. I’m guessing a girl.
This is the best news! -And I don’t even know you, but I feel like I do! I’m guessing….boy. 🙂
Congratulations! Another baby! That’s amazing! I’m guessing a boy….
Boy! So happy for you and your sweet family!! Congratulations ?
the lovely yellow of your new sweater looks like the perfect antidote to grey winter days and I agree, beaverslide is such beautiful wool. And congratulations on your wonderful news – a new life is such a treasure – wishing you a healthy and comfortable pregnancy and good birth!
Congratulations!!!! I’m guessing a girl!
I’m thinking a boy! I guess I’m partial to boys since we have three and I grew up with four brothers! Gotta love boys! Even in my 3rd grade class I have 10 boys and only 4 girls!
You look amazing! Congratulations!!! I will guess a baby girl 🙂
Congratulations to you and your family! I’m thinking girl!
like many, I normally don’t comment but I could resist!!
first of all, CONGRATULATIONS!! Second of all, I’m rooting for a GIRL!!!
Congratulations! I guess girl!
Aww! I am so jealous. I bet it is a boy because that would be just my luck too. LOL
I think you need a little girl to teach the smaller boys how to protect their sister.
So excited for you and your dear family! I’m going to guess a we little girl since I have two granddaughters!!!
Congratulations! The awesomeness of life never fails to amaze me. God bless you and prayers for you and your lovely family.
I have been following your blog for only a short time, but your posts brighten my day!
I am going to guess a wee boy. : )
Congrats!! New babies are always wonderful. I am going to guess GIRL this time 🙂
OH!! I am so excited for you! congratulations!! I recently read all your archives, and was a bit sad when I finished. I’m going to say girl too. thank you for sharing you made my day 😉
Oh what wonderful news!! Congratulations!!!
And I am going to guess … girl! 🙂
Congratulations! I have 9 children and each new little one was SO exciting! Blessings – each one of them. The sweater looks lovely and cozy.
I’m guessing you’re having a girl this time. =)
Congratulations on your newest precious gift! This post truly made my day even though I only know you from your blog. Your honest writing of your family life is always an encouragement to me and today’s post was icing in the cake! Praying for a smooth healthy pregnancy and birth. I am guessing a boy….. 🙂 I have two. They are messy, loud and loads of fun!
I was so excited, I cried! !:)) congratulations. You look amazing. By the way, I started reading Kristen and love it!! My sisters the saints has been my favorite so far. Thank you
Congratulations! I’m inclined to think that you’re carrying a girl … but if another boy that’s wonderful too! All the best, Sarah
Congratulations! You look beautiful and full of bliss! I think you’re carrying a precious bundle of girl. Of course, boys are precious bundles, too! I think this may be a girl.
oh, Ginny!!! I’m just so happy for all of you. My guess is a little girl!!! the picture in which Beatrix holds a toy baby so high in the background is so precious!
Love the sweater! Congrats on a new baby. I am guessing a girl!
Congratulations, Ginny! The sweater looks lovely and cozy, and you really are glowing! My guess is that it’s a girl.
Congratulations! I don’t knit but I love to look at others projects. I love the color of this sweater and the style. I am guessing girl.
The sweater is beautiful!!!! Love the color and the buttons!
Congratulations on the baby announcement. Such exciting news!!!!!
For some reason, I am definitely thinking it’s a girl.
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A baby, how wonderful. I am going to guess a girl. I don’t normally comment but since My Antonia is one of my favourite books of all time, I just couldn’t resist.