Phoebe's Sweater

Phoebe’s Sweater

This beautifully illustrated children’s picture book tells the charming story of beloved Phoebe mouse, who becomes a big sister for the very first time. What is mother knitting while she waits for her new baby to arrive? A beautiful new sweater for Phoebe to wear!

The book includes a lovely set of photographs and knitting patterns from the illustrated story, including Phoebe’s sweater, a mouse doll in a sweet handknit dress, and a doll-sized sweater to match Phoebe’s.

This book is an heirloom gift for any child, especially one who is special in the life of a knitter.

About the Author

Joanna Johnson is the author of Phoebe’s Sweater, Freddie’s Blanket, and Phoebe’s Birthday. Joanna’s husband, Eric Johnson, illustrates their books in a detailed style comprised of pencil, sepia ink, and watercolor. Joanna especially enjoys creating knitting, sewing, and quilting patterns to accompany their stories. The couple works from their home studios in Colorado, where they live with their three children, who offer continual inspiration for their stories. Joanna’s work has also been published in Piecework, Jane Austen Knits, Petite Purls, Knitting Traditions, and Rhythm of the Home magazines. Eric and Joanna’s books have been reviewed in Knitty, Interweave Knits, Knit ‘N Style, Cast On, Stitch, and Knitting Today Magazines.