(cover image from From Mama, With Love)
Hi, Knitters,
My friend Tanis Gray sent me a copy of her new ebook, From Mama, With Love to share with you. I couldn't wait! I saw that The Knit Girllls reviewed it this week, too. Leslie and Laura did a very thorough job, sharing most of the projects and talking about the electronic format of the book.
I am so impressed with this collection of 15 beautiful knit designs to wrap around your young children. I was trying to think of how to best describe this book but no one does it better than Tanis herself. The following is the description of Tanis' newest creation in her own words from her blog, and it's perfect:
"I had an idea many, many months ago to put out an ebook of baby knits as a group project among friends, including myself, Kate Gagnon Osborn, Connie Chang Chinchio, Melissa LaBarre and Margaux Hufnagel. The knitting design world is a small one, with most of us being female, many of us mothers and many of us friends. I so admire these women… Working moms, wives, creative minds, yarn lovers… These are my people and I love them fiercely.
The idea was rather simple – we’d each design 3 garments, have our children be our inspiration and models and gather these 15 designs together in an ebook. We all work in the knitting field, whether we’re running a yarn company and taking care of our daughter (Kate), designing feverishly while awaiting the birth of our second daughter (Melissa), designing while flying across the country for work and missing our daughter and son (Connie), designing while chasing after our son (Margaux) or designing late into the night while editing knitting books and making knitting class lesson plans while my son sleeps across the hall (me). I have spent time with all these incredible, talented, wonderful women in real life and having us all work on one big project like this together in the virtual world was an example of mom power. This book is a labor of love for our children, for each other and for ourselves as mothers."
(photo from From Mama, With Love)
The designs in the book are for both boys and girls, some are unisex. There are hats, sweaters, vests, blankets, and a boppy cover. I think it is a stellar collection! I would love to make so many of these projects. The talent of these mamas is clear and apparent.
Click here to see all 15 designs! The sizes range from baby up to 10 years old in some patterns.
Right now it is only available as an ebook for $24.95. In six months the individual patterns will be available by each designer and you will no longer be able to purchase it as an ebook.
(photo from From Mama, With Love)
The photos were taken by each designer and their kids were the models. That's Tanis' adorable son above. I love that because you can feel the love in the photos. It makes the collection more personal.
Tanis Gray is a genius at curating knit design collections. I have many of her books, maybe all of them, where she gathers talented designers to work under a certain theme. She does a fantastic job and From Mama, With Love is another example of her outstanding work in the knitting world.
(photo from From Mama, With Love)
One of my longtime favorite designers is Melissa LaBarre. I have knit many of her sweaters for myself and I love them. She is a talented designer. The hat above is called Sid Scrappy Hat and I think she captured the perfect photo of her gorgeous daughter wearing her new hat. It is so simple and sweet and I just love everything about it.
(photo from From Mama, With Love)
The thing is that I like every pattern in the book. I could have gone through and shared each one. I am only showing a few of my favorites but each design in the book is wonderful. There are charts, clearly written patterns, good photos, an index to click on to get to the specific pattern, etc. There is a feeling or mood in the pages that is hard to describe. It's moms knitting for their loves and you get a sense of that love and devotion when looking through the book.
The Viviane Cardigan (above) is another Melissa LaBarre design that would knit up in a snap in a DK weight yarn. It's top-down, one piece and it is cute! The size range for this pattern is baby to 2 years old.
Luckily I get to offer a copy to one lucky winner today! Please leave one comment including either your email address or your Ravelry ID. This is one of the best baby/child collections I have seen in a long time! You will love it. Please only leave one comment and be patient for your comment to appear. It takes awhile. I'll be back in a few days to randomly select a winner.
Good luck and let the comments begin!
best, susie
277 comments:
1 – 200 of 277 Newer› Newest»I love these! My 6yo daughter recently wrote me a note that stated, "I want and command you to knit me something" of course the spelling wasn't that great, but I got the message. I would love to have these to be able to go to in these situations! nendy on rav
Sweet iBook! I want it just for the adorable baby and little kid pictures! - pattytrish on RAV
So cute...I can see lots of gift knitting! cmhopson on RAV
Lovely e-book! I could definitely use a book of patterns of quick beautiful baby gifts.
Oops, commented without any contact info. Wll, commenting again - love the patterns and would love to make some of those projects.
RAVELRY ID: LindaNYC
What a cute book! I'd love to make all of these designs. Ravid is Dinahsmommy.
This book looks just wonderful and I'm sure my 3-year-old will love lots of those patterns. My Ravelry id is stillawake.
I love this ebook and want to knit everything for my daughter. Stitchesplease on ravelry
I love this book thank you so much.
Debbie
These are so cute!
lindarumsey on Ravelry
what a gorgeous book! so many lovely patterns.
Such cute stuff! I have 7 nieces and nephews and am always looking for new great knits for them! Thanks!
Rav ID: BostonJen
What a cute book! I'm Raerean on Rav :)
Saw this ebook on Knitgirllls last night too...LOVE IT!! So excited you are giving a copy away. The concept is brilliant! I think "From Mama, With Love" speaks right to my heart as a mama and a maker. How we makers speak love to our families... Perfect! Thanks so much!! ibarlow on Rav.
Thank you Susan. You are so generous and spoil us!! What a precious collection of patterns that anyone who enjoys knitting for little ones would enjoy.
ravelry id: dkbc52
Beautiful. My 'babies' are babies no more, but I have others in my life that I enjoy knitting for.
Rav ID alilou78
My three grands would look adorable in any of these designs. The book would be a wonderful addition to my collection, I'm sure. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Love the sweater with Tanis' son in it. The book will be a HIT!
Debbie1085 on Rav
I just love your give aways. These would look adorable on my three grands. Thank you! Keeping my fingers crossed! (except for when I'm knitting, though! LOL)
So cute! And I'm glad I have an adorable 12-month-old to knit for! :) --Bookaholic13 on Rav
This looks like such a cute book! I love the concept!
Janebg1923 on Rav
What a nice e-book to have ! Little gift ideas for cute little babies ! Love the hat,have to make one for my grandson ! Love your colors
Cute! Great for NanaKnitting.
These are so cute! What a cool book.
I see some very fun knitting in the future for me!
How lovely! I wasn't surprised that I had seen, and loved many of these patterns on Ravelry already!
Great designs, hitting me that I need to get the needles going (doesn't hurt that the new grandson is two months old and the knitting urge is bad).
I love that there are so many patterns for little boys!! I'd love to make some of the sweaters for my little guy when he gets here.
Leanne lunatic84
A knit boppy cover! That's genius. Looks like a beautiful collection! SuzannahJane RavID
Love! That hat would be perfect for my little boy. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to own this book! Thanks, Susan!
Ravid: fabiknits
Thanks for another great giveaway, Susan. Great patterns for my grandkids!
grammiknit on Rav
Looks like a cute book.
Becky - Gathersnomoss
These are adorable patterns -- I especially like that they are not all just for babies/toddlers. Can they be "From Daddy, With Love" too? ;-)
-greg, KnittingDaddy on Ravelry
Pick me!! Quique on rave.
Alas my babes are too big for these designs. But there's always a wee one to knit for it seems. Would love a copy. mim on ravelry :)
Must have this book! I am past babies myself, but I have dear friends who are pregnant, and these items would be perfect for gifting. Thanks for the review and the give-away!
kuntzknit on ravelry
Looks like a lovely book. Thanks for the chance to win!
Amdezo
I love the sid scrappy hat, so perfect!
Wonderful designs - any baby & mom would be happy to receive one of these delightful creations.
savinrocker on RAV
Hi. This looks like such a wonderful collection. I am about to be a Grandma for the first time, so I know I would use it:). I love how you and other pattern designers support each other! Pam. Ravid=pamk
This book was made for me! We have our first grand daughter who is 3 weeks old and my husband got me an iPad for our anniversary! I LOVE the projects!
kimrknits on ravelry!
I have hundreds of patterns fir adults but I always seem to need baby gifts!
I have plenty of little ones to use this collection for. Baby #8 is due in 2 weeks! Rav amchart
Looks like a wonderful book for a Grandma to be.....Can't wait to start knitting for little ones.
reneew (rav id)
What a sweet collection of beautiful knits for children. I would love to win a copy of it to have in my library!
twoaussiegirls on RAV
What a sweet collection of baby knits. I would love to win a copy of this e-book to have in my library.
twoaussiegirls on RAV
What a lovely little book. I would love to knit some of these things for my two kiddos. RavID. Hollycj
Such a sweet collection! Beautiful photographs.
Such a sweet collection! Beautiful photographs.
Such cuties - both the knits and the kids. Awww....
wahoomerryf on Ravelry
So sweet! Thank you :) jordynelizabethw on rav
Wow...that Viviane! Hoping.....
Ana - anahuron@gmail.com
Adorable collection. I'd love to win the eBook. Thanks for the chance.
Lmecoll on Ravelry
Very nice patterns! And adorable models!! Celiec on Ravelry.
What a sweet little hat! RavID MyWildWood
This book would come in handy with my first grandson in the oven. You are amazing and I look for your blog first thing every morning!!!
Beautiful patterns! What a lovely idea for a book!
Margievz on Rav
I've been following the progress of this book on Tanis' blog. How lucky that you're friends with her and met that adorable Rowan! RavID: NMUJillybean
I love all of the designs and can't wait to plan gifts from this amazing book!
marciard2 on ravelry
Adorable patterns
Lasknit2 on rav
I love the designs in this book and would love to take it with me when I go up north to take care of my Mom. although my Mom is in hospice she enjoys knitting everyday and she picks out patterns that we work together in a round robin fashion. I love how eager she is to get up everyday and work her needles a bit. I know she would love looking through these patterns and choosing a design or two to work on.
I hope to have grandchildren to knit these beautiful patterns for - Zytigg on Rav
All the patterns are wonderful. I want to make them all!
kathyg on Rav
Absolutely adorable!
wooliedi on Rav
Love the variety and the quality of the designs is wonderful! Would love to put several on my needles.
Rav ID: NUcat
This would be perfect. I have a new grandson to knit for! Suecutt on ravelry! Thanks!
Each one is cuter than the next!
What a beautiful book and such a lovely idea, too.
RavID: tesser
I would love to win! I'm always knitting for little ones. Jas330 on rav
I'd love to win. I've got two little girls to knit for!
Rav ID: seeyouat5
Cute. It's hard to find patterns for kids. Lots of baby patterns available,but fewer for kids.
Love the patterns. I want to make them all. katspins on rav
Beautiful patterns!
Ravid- melsparks
I found some knitting magazines when cleaning out my grandma's craft room but they weren't in tact. These patterns remind me of them with a vintage charm and up to date flare. I would love to bring these patterns to life. Rav Id KristenJoy.
These patterns are so adorable! I can see my niece and future niece in several of these sweaters.
Heatherg7 on rav
Pick me please! I love to knit for my 3 grandbabies. Thanks
I would love to try out this e-book. My son once told me as I had just finished a new sweater for him and pulled it over his head that he would wear it forever. That is knows how to get his mama to knit for him!
Ecram on ravelry
What a darling book. And I have so many baby gifts to make this year, too!
Such sweet patterns and I see a few that would be great for my new grandson! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy. If I don't win I'm going to definitely purchase it!
What a lovely idea for friends to share their patterns and photos of their children.
A perfect Mother's Day gift....for me!
nanheiner@gmail.com
I love these patterns. As a new mom I'm always looking for something to knit for my sweetie.
The first picture you posted of the little girl in the vest is a killer! How sweet! I have an 18 month old granddaughter who would look very cute in that and it looks easy and fast to knit.
PaisleyPam on Rav
I would love this book!!!
shelleyb63 on rav
What a sweet idea for a book. I live the Sid Scrappy Hat--so cute!!
Laurylie on Raverly
Saw Tanis' announcement the other day. I love the patterns. Designs done with love and meant to be used! Nothing better.
I love all of these designs! So sweet!
Thanks for sharing!
Connie
connknits on ravelry
So cute. Thank you (bountifulknitter on ravelry)
This collection of patterns is lovely, the photographs inspiring.
Rav ID - Humaha
These are beautiful! Love the children too. We are so lucky to be able to knit for sweet dumplings.
mrsgmath on Rav
Beautiful patterns! I see many things I would like to knit!
Now that I have a grandchild I could really make use of many of these beautiful designs! Teachermom on rav
Love all of the patterns.
rav: sharonathemom
What a beautiful book! I love that their children were the inspiration and the models (and what beautiful children they are!).
If I don't win this, I am definitely buying it.
knitsinclass (at) gmail (dot) com
Such a great collection of knits! Can't wait to try them! ashasue on ravelry
What an adorable collection! Thank you! triciau on Rav.
What a delicious range of patterns! So many cute designs.....RavID janetellis
this book is so sweet! I'm expecting my third great-grand, and these patterns would be perfect for him! hope you pick me!
Theresa
This would be great for use in my charitable work!
flowerdancer on Ravelry
What a lovely e-book. While I do not have any little ones of my own, I have several friends expecting, and any of these knits would be fun to knit for them.
Rav ID: fireside178
Such sweet pictures! I'd love to knit these for the grandchildren in my future :)
Camby on rav
I have a new grandson to keep warm!! Some of my favorite people/designers... I could make use of this. :)
knitorious on Rav
Got the yarn! Got the grandchildren! Got the friends having babies! This book will get a total workout. As you said, love all the patterns. Now if I could only get all the 6 grandchildren to knit at the same time....
I love, love the Melissa Leapman sweater! msesq on Ravelry
This looks like a fabulous book and I'd love to win it!
rav ID tbmccarthy
These designs make me think about having another baby... so cute! Little knits are the most adorable things to make. RavID LaMindi
LOVE IT! WANT IT !
Rebpaine@comcast.net
I would love to make those patterns!
KLCknit on RAV
I would love to win this-I am a fairly new knitter but learning fast...I would love to be able to make my child something from these cute things. Mirandacc @gmail dot com
I have always loved Tanis' patterns! so I bet this book and its concept is gorgeous....would be honored to have this book in my possession, whether won or purchased later.
When I saw the review from The Knit Girllls, I knew I wanted this book. Wonderful patterns, and I love the whole premise of the publication!
A must have for the littles in my life! Thanks Susan!
annapatricia on rav
I would love to win a copy and knit some of the designs for my two little ones! ~slpknitter on ravelry
I've been knitting a lot for babies/children recently and would love to win!
I've been knitting a lot recently for babies/children and this would be a great addition to my collection!
Ravelry ID: stamphappymomma
I would love to win this book I just saw the review when the knit girllls, they did a wonderful job reviewing everything so cute.
Quinn42 on Ravelry
What a sweet collection! Love the description of the designing mothers, too. I would love to win!
laterknitter on rav
This looks like a wonderful book!! I'd love to have it in my collection.
phoenixanew on Ravelry
This is so cute! Such a great little collection :) My rav id is showandtellmeg
There are so many cute garments in this book. It really is one of the best I've seen in a long time. I absolutely adore the Ronan Pullover. So cute. Savannagal on Rav
I would love to have these patterns for my kids:)
Ravelry: brhuth
Oh wow I can't wait to try these patterns out! My rav name is joyhill
What a precious idea - AND I love the patterns!
thetoolbox on Rav
Can't wait to see more of the book the preview pics are gorgeous.
Rav ID: homespundelight.
What a great written review of the book. I saw the knit girllls' review too. I'm in love with the concept and the patterns. Thanks, Susan.
Selbyin on Rav
Such adorable patterns. Thanks for a chance to win. My knitting needles are crossed!
I love the patterns you've posted from the ebook! Very cute! sweetpea1208@gmail.com
Absolutely adorable. I can't wait to make some of these designs for my nieces and nephews!
Rav - marphia
What a generous giveaway! Beautiful inspiration!!
So sad that my little ones are getting so big! But I still have a six year old and lots of others to knit for. Thanks for the give away! Johnston4kids on rav
What cute designs, I know lots of little ones I could make these for.
Heather
Rav. I'd. Mommytofive
crawfordgang@hotmail.com
what a very sweet book!
ravid: pik2nit
Love this! I have been looking for items to knit for my little boy due in July!
Christine - zoeynicole on ravelry
What a great collection! I love them all! PatriciaLovesYarn on Rav Thanks!
I just finished a baby cardigan today that I'm not so happy with - time to start another...that little blue cardi is precious!
I love this! I would love to knit some of these cute patterns for my 3 sweeties! Thanks so much!
Katie
Rnmama on rav
Just the sweetest patterns!
amazinggrace on Rav.
What beautiful patterns and children! I can see my grandson in many of them and future granddaughters in many more! I would live to have this book. Thanks!
I hope this is how I enter to win the “From Mama, with Love” book. I will be a new Grandmother in May sometime and would love to knit these patterns for my soon-to-be granddaughter. The patterns are the perfect mix of beauty and simplicity that any baby would love. Ravid: crondestvedt or crondest@cox.net
These patterns are awesome - what a great little pattern book! (mooforcu on Ravelry)
Oh my goodness, is there anything better than adorable children in hand knits? I don't think so. Thanks so much.
Niece just announced a pending birth. Need to start knitting.
RavID: GeneHunter
Rav Id Kala123
Beautiful...
Very sweet patterns! My Ravelry name is hejomi.
Would love to have this book. Thank you for the giveaway.
Zowmom on Ravelry
Wonderful patterns! Thanks for the chance to win (asimplehomestd on Rav)
Sweet patterns! I'm WordLily on Rav.
this is such a cute book and I can see my grand babies wearing quiet designs
thanks for the chance.
So adorable, each design that you showcased is cuter than the next! I would love to win this e-book, it will be a wonderful addition to my library.
Thanks Susan, and Tanis!
RAV ID: WinnythePu
Such terrific designs and a generous give-away. Thanks for the opportunity!!
threadsgal is my Ravelry name
What a beautiful collection by a group of talented designers! IrishJenn on rav.
What a great collection. I love knitting for little ones. Skibum on Rav
My 3 month old granddaughter would love for me to make her several projects from this book!
Rav id sockmonkey628.
Ooh, what a wonderful prize...great knits from terrific knitters, given away by an even more awesome knitter!! Love it!
TheKnittnKittn on Ravelry
:D
Have a great weekend all!
Fantastic book. Always like to knit bright things for the kidoes. alcbrooks on Ravelry if I should be so lucky.
How sweet !
Charityravn@gmail.com
Oh, these are so sweet!! I would love to win this to knit for my wittle!
RavID maniloonie02
I know I could find some sweet baby to knit these for!
pghcathy on rav
I love these patterns! Orangejuicy on Rav
Looks like a gorgeous collection! We just had a baby join the family, so I'm going to be knitting lots of baby-sized pieces! Lauramv on ravelry
This book looks lovely and thanks for offering your gentle readers a chance to win a copy. Kiwiknitter63
Sooooo cute! I love the little envelope-neckline pullover. Can already picture my granddaughter wearing it.
love all the designs and the photos are so pretty
With so many great nieces and nephews to knit for I need more patterns!!!
How sweet! I love making things for my little girl (we are the only girls in a boy-dominated family - we have to stick together). I love dressing her like a little doll. ackrebs on ravelry
Would love to win this book! vjferguson@comcast.net
The patterns are so sweet. My coworkers are all having babies. Would make wonderful gift knitting.
ravid busymom07755
I never say "no" to a GOOD BOOK! Especially, when it's filled with CUTE "Munchkins"! Not to mention, I could use some useful info on Kids' "sizing"... I never seem to get it quite right...
:-D
I can see myself making many of these patterns for my little grandbabies!
Carolyn (crazy8mom on ravelry)
I can see myself making many of these patterns for my little grandbabies!
Carolyn (crazy8mom on ravelry)
What a lovely collection of patterns! Perfect for my 20-month-old son and the baby girl on the way. thislittlelemon on Rav
I'd be so excited to make any of those wonderful patterns. My friend Jillian got to meet you this past weekend (she works at Fibre Space) -- super jealous!
I saw the Knitgirllls review...what a lovely book. Though my son is grown and out of the house I find myself knitting projects for young friends having their first or second babies; this book would give me some fantastic new patterns. Especially to go along with one of your toys!
Absolutely adorable!
Adorable! I'd love to win a copy!
This looks like such a great book. I have four kids from 0 - 9yrs so it would be perfect! I love the vest in the first picture. saim24 on rav
Such nice designs and photography. Thanks for the giveaway!
laurenb on Ravelry
Oh my goodness! How sweet are these patterns! Thanks for the chance to win.
Lee (mamagiff on ravelry)
I have queued several of these for the wee one on the way. Thanks for the chance to win!
Eenae on Rav
Sweet, adorable patterns. I'd love to knit these for my grandkids.
What an awesome collection of patterns from some fantastic designers! Knitting for babies and children is so rewarding!
Love love.....these would be perfect for my niece.
Knittingknot.....ravid
Elise
Lovely! I adore children's knits and these are so cute! Nelnlv
Such cute patterns! :) I love them all! :)
raelynne01 on Rav
This looks great and I'm a big fan of Tanis Gray patterns, anyway. And now that 6 month old grandson Isaac is in my life, I'm looking for patterns for little ones.
Noreen1009 on Rav
Too cute! My 14-month-old would look fabulous in these!
Ravelry: jamadren
Too cute! My 14-month-old would look fabulous in these!
Ravelry: jamadren
So cute! I am in love with the hat!
jlcest2000 on Ravelry
Such an adorable book! With 9 nieces and nephews of various ages I'm always looking for something to knit. Rav ID is robsgirl
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