Freddie's Blanket by Joanna Johnson
Image from SlateFallsKnits etsy shop
Have you seen this gorgeous book? I met Joanna in January at TNNA and was very excited to see her books. I had talked to her over Ravelry before since she had met some of my monsters somewhere and blah, blah, blah. After TNNA she sent Baby Danger a signed copy of Freddie's Blanket and I just fell in love with it.
Not only is the book a cute story, but it is beautifully illustrated by Joanna's husband, Eric, and completed with 5 fun knitting patterns in the back of the book that go along with the story. Look at the illustrations:
Image from SlateFallsKnits etsy shop
I absolutely love how you can "get involved" with the story by making parts of it yourself. What a neat concept I can't wait to share with Baby Danger. I was planning to get a Freddie's Blanket knit before he got here, but I think at this point it will be waiting until we start reading the book....
Joanna has a second beautiful book called Phoebe's Sweater, which I also love.
Excitingly for this week's love it post, you can love it too! I have a copy of Freddie's Blanket to give away to one lucky reader. Just comment below here and let me know why you would like a copy of Freddie's Blanket and I will draw for a winner next Tuesday, 4/12.
(And hey, as long as we are on giveaways, Joanna is doing a giveaway of my book on her blog this week too!)
So many reasons so little time...I love making baby stuff! The day of your giveaway is the day of my doctor's appointment and it would really cheer me up after being sick....and its by cousin and my dad's birthdays!.... and I love to knit, duh!
Posted by: Tootsie | April 06, 2011 at 01:44 PM
What a cute idea to include knitting patterns in a children's book! I would like the book, because the patterns are adorable and we are hoping to have our first child soon, and I think it would be a fun thing to share with him or her.
Thanks for letting us know about such a great book!
Posted by: whitney | April 06, 2011 at 01:55 PM
This book has been on my wish list! Would love it and just in time for my little one born just 2 weeks ago today :)
Posted by: mary | April 06, 2011 at 01:58 PM
I would love to have this book! Not sure if I'd keep the book for my two kids or if I would gift it to one of >>>7<<< of my friends having babies this year! Sheesh!
Posted by: Chukichi.wordpress.com | April 06, 2011 at 02:03 PM
I'm loving the idea of a book matched with knitting projects to share with little ones. Fabulous. Thank you for sharing.
Patterns are adorable and will go well with my Danger monsters.
After months of trying we haven't been successful with conceiving but are ever hopeful. At the moment I'm living vicariously through you and baby Danger. Thank you for also sharing your thoughts, ideas and talent. Best Wishes.
Posted by: melanie martin | April 06, 2011 at 02:05 PM
I would love to win this book. I have been curious about it for a while. It would be fun to read it to my girls and be able to knit them various items from the book. Thanks for the generous giveaway.
Posted by: Heather | April 06, 2011 at 02:07 PM
I'm gearing up to use your learn-to-knit tutorial over at Make It and Love It, I love platypi (so cute and cuddly!!), and my daughter would go absolutely gaga for this. :)
Posted by: Chelsea | April 06, 2011 at 02:31 PM
I have 2 little ones (soon to be 3) that would love to read that book with me! Thanks for blogging and the giveaway!
Posted by: Megan | April 06, 2011 at 02:34 PM
I would love to have this to read too my gradkids. Thank you for the give away.
Posted by: Gale | April 06, 2011 at 04:27 PM
What a cute book, and beautiful pictures! My kids would LOVE it! Giveaways are so much fun!
Posted by: Jenna | April 06, 2011 at 04:37 PM
I'd love to have the book cause I've got a 1 year old and it won't be that long before she's interested in what I'm crafting!
Posted by: Mrs. K. | April 06, 2011 at 05:39 PM
I would love to win this book so I can read it to my soon to be god son/daughter and knit the patterns in the book for him or her.
Posted by: Jessica | April 06, 2011 at 06:01 PM
I love to read to my 7-year old son and he enjoys reading to his younger cousin (age 3 and one on the way!). We like reading books that integrate our interests, too. :)
Posted by: Sarah | April 06, 2011 at 06:38 PM
I'm knitting baby blankets for a hospital in South Africa.
Posted by: LoriAngela | April 06, 2011 at 07:17 PM
I want this book so bad for two reasons:
1. I have a 2 year old who LOVES books. We read to him all the time.
2. I MUST have that platypus knitting pattern!! :D
Posted by: Ashley | April 06, 2011 at 07:36 PM
What a special book!
I would love to these projects to my baby queue. Especially since we hope to see a baby within a year!
Posted by: Rebecca K | April 06, 2011 at 07:44 PM
Oh, yes I do love it!
Posted by: Carla | April 06, 2011 at 08:05 PM
I would love a copy of this book, i love children's books and I love knitting so it a great book that meets both those interests! Plus I would love to get my kids interested in knitting more!
Posted by: Brandy Ivy | April 06, 2011 at 08:13 PM
I would love this book
Posted by: Rebecca Butler | April 06, 2011 at 09:19 PM
I have several young friends who are expecting babies this year. What a fun way to greet them - with something made from such a sweet book. :)
Posted by: barbara/Purplemoose | April 06, 2011 at 09:44 PM
i have two adorable nephews (neither named freddie) who i'd love to read this to when they come over this summer. maybe i'll get some knitting done by then too.
Posted by: bloepper | April 06, 2011 at 11:42 PM
I would love to have this book to share with my children, it looks fantastic!!
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Posted by: Jess | April 07, 2011 at 05:47 AM
In 4 months I will have a little baby, and I'm so happy, I can't wait the day when he will be born. Til then I started to knit some little and tiny bootees and they look so cute, i can't believe that he will be so little.After that I plan to knit an entire outfit, a sweater and pans.
Posted by: Miami lasik surgery | April 07, 2011 at 05:51 AM
What a fantastic book giveaway. This would make an awesome gift for a friend who is expecting a child in October. She is an avid knitter and loves unique patterns and toys.
Posted by: Dawn | April 07, 2011 at 06:39 AM
I would love to win a copy of the Johnson's book, because I love Platypuses.
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this adorable book!
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Posted by: KJo | April 07, 2011 at 06:54 AM