We’re ending Bernat Baby Month on a high note with this week’s Featured Yarn Giveaway and a look at our most popular baby yarn – Bernat Baby Coordinates!
Made of super soft, sport-weight acrylic and available in a wide range of beautiful shimmery shades, it’s no surprise that Bernat Baby Coordinates is a fan favorite for making adorable afghans and garments for little ones.
We at Bernat love to hear from you, and this week we want to know who gets most of your baby projects! Do you make baby gifts for family and friends, or do most of your baby projects go to charity? Let us know in the comments, and you could be entered to win our final Bernat Baby Month giveaway! One lucky commenter will be selected at random to win 3 balls of Bernat Baby Coordinates and a copy of our “Great Gift Ideas” pattern book.
Tell us who you make your baby projects for in the comments of this post before Wednesday, September 5th and you could be our lucky winner! We’ll be announcing the winner on September 7th.
I currently make my baby projects for myself. I’m due in 2 weeks and I still have so much knitting to get done for my little girl! More yarn is always welcome!!
I make baby outfits and blankets for our church’ s local mission project. We give clothes and blankets to our hospitals for parents who are not prepared to take their baby home.
I used to only knit baby blankets, hats, and shoes for family, friends, and charity. Then, when I found out I was pregnant last year, I started knitting a lot more, and even selling some items. Now, my daughter inspires me and I’ve even started crocheting. I’m working on a christening gown, Christmas outfit, and mermaid Halloween costume
By the way, the post should say to enter by SEPTEMBER not August…
Mostly goes to friends and coworkers, I have a very small not-baby-making-at the-moment family lol
Family and friends get most of my handcrafts – a new nephew got a blanket yesterday made with Bernat handicrafter cotton.
My niece Jewel is now 5 months! She gets all the rockin’ baby items I make. I’ve knitted for her: blankets, leg warmers (super cute), hats, dresses, mittens and sweater coats! Now I am working on some stuffed toys with velcro limbs because she loves to tear things apart! @.@
I am always looking for fun things to knit for my 2 yr old grandson. I used Bernat Baby yarn to knit him his first blanket and booties. I love the yarns!
I agree this is wonderful yarn. I belong to Project Linus and made several blankets for with Baby coordinates.
Assume you mean post a comment by Sept. 5th, not August 5th, since this post is dated August 28th! So just in case…
Right now I am making baby items for my pastor’s wife. Truly one of the sweetest people I have ever known! God decided to bless them with a third child when they thought they were done and had donated all of their previous baby’s clothing and goods to others. Guess you just never know.
Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Hi Denise! Yep, the giveaway deadline is September 5th, not August 5th. Thanks so much for letting us know! The post’s been updated and should reflect the correct date now. Good luck!
I love to crochet baby things whether there is baby on the way or not- its handy to have something ready when someone is blessed with a new baby!
I belong to the “Caring Crafters Club” in our Adult Community, where we crochet Chemo Caps and soft cuddly blankets for the children and shawls for the adults, and we deliver them to the local hospitals.
I also have three grandchildren and one great niece, and I enjoy crocheting blankets and hats for them. And of course I love making special baby blankets for my friends’ new babies.
My favorite yarn to work with is Bernat Baby Coordinates – I just finished a baby blanket using the Soft Blue – it is such a beautiful blue. I’ve made so many baby blankets and Bernat is the best.
Thank you, Madeline T.
I love Bernat yarns! I have 3 grandchildren that I knit and crochet items for. From hoodies, blankets, socks, toys and the list goes on and on, and on. Birthday’s, Christmas and as the family grows so does my knitting.
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I belong to the “Caring Crafters Club” in our Adult Community,
where we crochet Chemo Caps and soft cuddly blankets for the children and shawls for the adults, and we deliver them to the local hospitals.
I also have three grandchildren and one great niece, and I enjoy crocheting blankets and hats for them. And of course I love making special baby blankets for my friends’ new babies.
My favorite yarn to work with is Bernat Baby Coordinates – I just finished a baby blanket using the Soft Blue – it is such a beautiful blue. I’ve made so many baby blankets and Bernat is the best.
Thank you, Madeline T.
Always coworkers and their wives — over the last decade, I’ve worked with many younger people just starting families, so there’s never a shortage of little ones on the way that I can knit something special for.
I only make baby projects for family and friends.
I hope your blog post was mistaken in indicating that the deadline is August 5th, since the post first appeared on August 28. I suspect it was supposed to be Sept. 5, since the results will be posted on Sept. 7. Thanks for the blog and contests! I especially like the KALs and CALs.
Hi Karen! You’re absolutely right, the deadline is September 5th. The post has been updated with the correct date. Good luck, and thanks for letting us know!
For many years I tried to have a baby of my own, but it wasn’t to be. I love making baby clothing and blankies, and have made sets for all of my family’s little ones as they come along.
A lot of my friends and family kept asking why I didn’t make a business from my skills, so I have recently started a small business making baby clothes and baby shower gifts. I use a lot of Bernat yarns, because they are such a well known and trusted brand. When I put the Bernat yarn type and wash instructions on my finished blankies, baby hooded towels and tiny layettes it shows that I use reliable high quality materials.
I love the consistent quality too, no worries about split or damaged strands in mid skein!
I love to knit for my 8-month old grandson! I also knit for co-workers babies — everything from blankets, sweaters, bibs, slippers, and hats!
While I don’t have very many friends or family having babies at the moment, I am (as always) still working on baby gifts to donate! The craft group I started makes baby blankets and baby hats for the local hospitals’ NICU and various baby items to donate to shelters all over South Florida. While I definitely love donating my items and knowing they are going to someone who will need and appreciate them, I do enjoy all the pictures that I receive when the gift is for a friend or relative! (;
I make baby things for my grandchildren and friends who are having babies. Everyone always seems so amazed that I have actually made something instead of just buying something.
Before this year, I made most baby items as gifts for nieces and nephews new babies. In March, a granddaughter was born, so now most of my baby items are for her.
Friends, family, neighbors, co-workers…I love to gift baby things to everyone!
Besides making things for my kids, I enjoy making baby gifts for family and friends. This year has been especially busy with 3 new baby gifts already given and 3 more still need to be done!
With 2 granddaughters, ages 5 1/2 and 18 months, guess who I knit for! In face I have a sweater on my needles right now for the older one, who picked out the yarn herself: Bernat Baby Coordinates “Candy Baby”. No pastels for this dynamo!
I’ve just been making Mauve to Purple Baby Hats for my knitting group to donate to the ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’ Project. I pray they make a difference!
I love your bernat yarns. I have 5 grandchildren and a great niece and nephew who get most of my crochet projects from blankets, hats, snuggly teddy bears and toys to leg and wrist warmers. Funny I don’t seem to have time to make things for myself so I have my mom make sweaters for me. I would be thrilled if I won your yarn to make another project!!
I knit for friends babies. It is so much fun making little items. I plan on delivering some hats for the newborns at the hospital
I’m among the heaviest users of Bernat…big, soft blankets for all babies who come our way in our large extended family. My arthritis kept me out of “twitching”, as my family calls it, but I’ve found a treatment that has me back in the game. Hurray!
I had 3 neices get married in the last 2 years–now we have one new baby with another one on the way. I’ve made baby blankets for both new babies.
For many, many years I’ve crocheted baby blankies for PICC (Pediatric Interim Care Center — a newborn nursery caring for infants exposed to drug-exposed mothers) while waiting for a grandchild to crochet for. Three weeks ago my first granddaughter was born and she has a nursery filled with Barnat made blankies, sweaters and hats. I just switched from yellow and greens to pink, pink, pink, and love every little stitch I make for her. Along with baby things for my niece’s newborn, too. I’ve also crocheted numerous afghans for every family member over the years. This grandmother loves making and giving the gift of a colorful, warm, snuggly afghan of all sizes.
I love to knit and crochet. I’m always making something, mostly for friends or charity.
I donate all the items I knit or crochet to Julie’s Mission. We are a 501 c (3) organization that makes knit and crochet items to be given free of charge of hospital NICUs all over the U.S. and here in South Carolina. We have over 75 ladies that knit and crochet items and the oldest is nearing her 100th birthday.
I also knit and crochet prayer shawls to be given to persons in need of comfort.
I have 13 grandchildren, the youngest is 4 weeks old and we have one due the first of December! I am starting a Winter crochet outfit for my 4 week old and have ordered yarn for my g’baby due in Dec. I will most likely do a Winter layette for him/her…that’s right we are going for a surprise with this one!
I am also crocheting premie caps for a hospital in GA where two of my grandchildren were born. I do it in memory of their brother that died two days before he was due…a very hard time for our family. We think of our little angel often and crocheting the little caps helps.
Happy knitting and crocheting to all!
I make most of my baby blankets and hats for family, friends and for donations.
Family and friends get most of what I make.Grandkids always get whatever they want!
I make most of my baby stuff for my neice. I love to be able to make her things and she looks so cute in them! Thanks for the chance to win!
Bernat baby yarns, particularly Baby Coordinates, are the first yarns I began making baby things from : ) I have 5 young grandchildren, 2 that are a year or under, who I make most of my projects for. I have also made some items for NICU at Children’s Hospitals so I know that three balls of Baby Coordinates could go a long way in making projects.
Most of my projects go to the local hospital maternity ward for the new babies. We have mothers who would have nothing to take their new little one home in without our knitting group.
I have 4 children ranging from 9 all the way to 4 months. So I am always busy making them things such as sweaters, hats, scarves, and more!
I love to crochet for babies…most of the things I make are for a woman’s enrichment center who give the items to babies in distress or are having family challenges. The items that are made are mostly baby hats, blankets, preemie items and other needed things for warmth and comfort. This is very satisfying and a rewarding way to show love to these precious babies.
I have a granddaughter, and I can make lot’s of cute items!
I’ve just started knitting for babies and have knit for friends’ babies, and am looking forward to lots more baby knitting for friends, family, and charity. Thanks!
I make lots of knitted things for my grandbabies. Currently I am working on a jacket and hat for a three year old. One of our neighbors is expecting a baby and I have made a Bavarian crocheted blanket for her. I also knit for a charity which provides sweaters and blankets for needy children in Africa. My needles are always busy and a small friend recently asked me why I always knit and that she needs a new pink hat.
Most of my hats and baby clothes go to the St Joseph’s NICU. It’s so amazing how something as simple as a tiny hat can bring a smile to a parents face and remind them they and their families aren’t the only ones praying for their premie. I have also given blankets to both babies and the siblings. It can be tough on an older child when their parents have to spend so much time in the NICU and a soft snugly blanket can be a comfort. But of course my own kids don’t go without plenty of blankets, scarves and hats. And all my cousins get fingerless gloves at Christmas! This is Florida so we don’t use too many mittens. Lol.
Ive made a lot of baby blankets before to donate, and I just found out my best friend is pregnant so Im getting started on a blanket for her as soon as I get the yarn!
I’m currantly knitting a shrug for my niece & about to start projects for my cousins new baby due near xmas time. In my 30yrs knitting, I can honestly say I’ve never made myself a thing. it gives me great pleasure knitting for others & I get to do what I love.
My baby projects are crocheted for family, friends, friends of my daughters, and co-workers. It is more satisfying to give a handmade gift than giving a purchased one:)
I make baby projects for family, friends, and charity. For some reason I find it very difficult to make anything for my own babies while I’m pregnant. I just finally received color inspiration for my to-be newest and I only have a month until (he or she) arrives!
I generally make baby things as gifts for friends and family, now that my own little ones are not so little.
By far most of my projects go to my 2 grandsons!! But right now I am working on a few items for a friends little girl.
I’m making gifts right now for my 2grand nephews. One is 3 and the other is due in December!!
And I just found out one of my dearest friends is pregnant. So I am going to be busy for a while!!
Thanks for the chance to win these great prizes!!!
I love knitting. I love making blankets, bibs, cacoons. I also really like to try different yarns and like giveaways. I have a granddaughter coming very soon. I want to make her many things also
My most recent baby project was for my soon-to-arrive nephew.
I love making baby gifts for my family. Just this summer I made adorable booties and hat for a niece’s June baby. I also love making hats for charity. I don’t think we realize how important handmade gifts are for those in the hospital. My youngest son spent a lot of last year in the hospital, and he still treasures a pillow some kind soul made for him. God bless.
I make baby blankets for the Linus Project and for family and friends. I enjoy making special blankets for the NICU when I can. Those little ones and their parents can use a little something to help them through their tough time.
I love to make baby gifts for all of my family and friends. It’s something easy for me that is such a delight to give. And I use the yarn leftover after projects to make hats to donate to the hospital for babies and children who need warm heads.
My kids, though they’ll soon outgrow it. My two youngest are 2.5 and 3.5, and they love it when Mommy makes them stuff.
I Love this yarn!!!
I usually make baby blankets and baby beanies for friends and family!
right now I am using up wool making toys and dolls for friends who are becoming grandparents
Mine go to charity. I love doing premiee hats and blankets for the children’s hospital here.
I want to start making charity items, but at this point I have just been able to keep up with family and friend babies.
My baby hand knitted items go to family and friends. Most recently they are going to the friends of my Granddaughter. She has 3 friends who are awaiting new arrivals and I’m keeping my fingers flying making an assortment of wee articles. I’ve also donated to the craft sale at the long term care home in which my Mom resides.
I love to make my girls blankets, clothes, and whatever I find a fun pattern for.
….mostly family, a new generation is apparently in a race with the rabbits……but baby things are my favorite, so I have a little “stash” of completed (small) items ready in case I don’t get much of a headstart on the stork…..could really use some more Bernat…new great-great-niece needs a sweater…:)
I made many items for my kids, relatives and friends. Baby items are so easy and quick to make and make special gifts.
I have just recently started crocheting in the last 6months . I crochet in a club that makes hand made items for nursing homes ,shelters and for cancer patients. we are always looking for the softest yarn for our hats and blankets to comfort those people. Recently I discovered Bernat Baby and fell in love, I think it is the easiest to care for and by far the softest. Free yarn would truely be a God send thank you for the contest
every person i know receives a baby blanket when they are expecting i love making blankets, and i make premie caps with the left over yarn
I make baby blankets for whomever needs them, whether it is family, friends or total strangers. I also like making toys for all ages of people not to mention hats. I love your yarn because it is so soft for babies or even those going through chemo treatments.
Starting now…my first grandchild (to be) will be getting most of my baby items. I’m looking for the perfect Christening set pattern. Any suggestions?
I’m just getting back to knitting after a couple of decades (yes, I said decades), so I’d like to do some baby stuff for cousins.
Family & friends
Mostly for gifts. Lots of baby showers lately. I hope to get back to making for charity soon though.
For a while, I was making most of my baby projects solely for my grandbebes, but now that the youngest is 3, I knit and crochet for charity and for any friends who are expecting new babies.
I am currently working on a purple baby hat for the Shaken Baby Project and a baby blanket for my great nephew.
I try to make a baby blanket for every baby shower I go to. It’s so fun to see the new mama’s face when she sees it.
I enjoy knitting and crocheting baby hats and blankets. For awhile I was making these for baby showers and giving them to the grandchildren of friends. We have recently moved, and now I am knitting hats for charities: 1) preemies, 2) homeless shelters in the area and 3) the local VA hospital – as “stump covers”. The soft yarn works up nicely for these projects. Also, some new friends are requesting hats for their “grandbabies” and to give as shower gifts.
Im currently making baby items for a nephew & gf that are due in Oct– TWIN BOYS!! I also make items for friends and charity groups & my church members. I can always use more baby yarn & patterns. Thank you for a wonderful product & website.
I make baby things for my favorite charity — Pilgrim Place — a retirement community for ministers and missionaries. They hold an annual festival to raise funds to support the healthcare of their very deserving residents.
I make baby and preemie hats and booties to donate to hospitals, and to other US charities! Love your yarn!
I give most everything I make away.
While I make a baby blanket for anyone I know who is expecting, my first love is Project Linus. I have been making baby blankets for them for years, and not just baby blankets, but for toddlers, and teenagers too! After all, warm hugs come in all sizes.
I’m making my baby projects for my great-niece who is due in November, her daddy is serving in the Middle East, so say a prayer for him. He will be home for her birth so he’s excitted because he missed her brother Khol’s birth because he was serving in Afeganistan at the time. I’m making him a silly dinasaur hat…
I make lots of baby clothes for a Crisis Pregnancy Center. I knit and crochet baby sweaters and hats. The clothes go to the center’s Boutique, from which expectant mothers can choose things they need. Baby Coordinates is my favorite baby yarn!
My son’s friends are now having babies and that is who I make the baby items for.
I make baby blankets for friends. I also made a blanket for my grandson, and will be making more blankets when more grandchildren arrive!
I knit for grandchildren and charity. This yarn is very nice to work with
I used to make baby blankets for my grandchildren, but they have outgrown them. Now, I make them as gifts for co-workers. I love to see their faces when they lift my masterpiece out of the gift box. Hats off to you, Bernat, for all those great yarn choices.
I do both! My youngest niece turns 1 later this month, and I have been having a blast stitching up cute additions for her wardrobe. I also routinely make items for the Birth To Five donation closet, for the Pine Ridge Reservation. Both are incredibly rewarding, but I’m sure that’s no surprise!
I make baby items as gifts for friends, family and coworkers. I’d like to knit for charity someday, but right now the people around me have such sweet kids and babies, I can’t resist knitting for them!
Right now, I’m using Pipsqueak to make a baby snuggle sack for a friend’s new baby. It has such a soft, cozy and fun texture! Also, when I have time, I keep working on a soft cardigan for myself out of Softee Baby. It’s very soft and cozy too.
All the baby/children items I make go to charity. I make items for the local hospitals, shelters and also to send to my nephew who is in Afghanistan. They give items to the orphanages and local hospitals.
After years of crocheting & knitting for older children and nieces, I am excited about now making things for my new granddaughter!
I am knitting sweaters for twin granddaughters due to arrive in November! And I just heard my daughter is expecting a second child in March. Going to be a busy winter!
For my niece!
I make my baby projects for my friends’ babies. I like a challenge so it’s always a different pattern for each.
Make things for our Grandgirlie’s & our Kiddo’s, Friends, and Family. Have made things to give to hospitals, thru a friend”s church tho too.
Thanks for chance to win yarn!! YAY!!!
I make baby hats among other things to give to friends and family. I hope to give to charity soon. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love knitting baby gifts ! I usually am knitting for my friends babies, family members children/babies. So sweet tiny and small. Love to make these baby things for quick fun projects in between BIG projects.
I make them for friends and for my new great niece
I crochet preemie and baby afghans for my local hospital Gaston Memorial Birth Place NICU all year long ..
I crochet preemie afghans for The Birth Place NICU near me
I make baby projects for gifts to give to anyone in need.