The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book 100th Anniversary Edition: A Children’s Story-Instruction Book with Doll Clothes Patterns for American … 18-inch Dolls (Complete Mary Frances Books)
The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book 100th Anniversary Edition: A Children’s Story-Instruction Book with Doll Clothes Patterns for American Girl and other 18-inch Dolls.
This 100th anniversary edition of an endearing book introduces children to the world of knitting and crocheting in a gentle and encouraging way while providing a wardrobe of crocheted and knitted garments for American Girl and other 18-inch dolls.
Features:
- 40+ vintage doll clothes patterns updated to fit 18-inch dolls including 27 crochet patterns and 13 knitting patterns
- Lovable characters lead the crocheting and knitting lessons with a sweet story line
- Timeless fashion pieces for beloved dolls include fantastic hats, scarves, sweaters, shawls, a petticoat, leggings and more
- Easy-level patterns designed to teach children to crochet and knit
- 288 charming illustrations
- 150 black & white photos
- 6 color photos (back cover)
- A new addendum with 32 photos of American Girl dolls wearing garments made from patterns in the book
Video Look Inside! See a fashion show of American Girl dolls wearing the fashions from this book at: youtu.be/9gk9RHm812Q (copy and paste the link into your web browser)
The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book 100th Anniversary Edition has been restored, updated, and expanded including a new introduction, a new addendum, a larger format and enhanced graphics plus present-day yarn, hooks and needles for projects revised to fit popular present-day dolls.
Enjoy the adventures of Mary Frances as the crochet hook, knitting needles and yarn come to life, ready and anxious to teach her to knit and crochet. You will meet Crow Shay, Knit and Knack, Wooley Ball, Yarn Baby and a beautiful fairy as they take you though a series of lessons in a book that loves to be read aloud while teaching new skills in storybook format.
Children will love the quaint language and captivating storyline alone, and by following along with the projects, they will be rewarded with needlework skills and a lovely collection of clothing for 14- to 18-inch dolls.
Adults and doll collectors will appreciate the historical authenticity of the early 1900’s patterns. Crocheted and knitted garments are timeless fashion pieces. These projects can be used to create authentic period attire, or updated through the use of contemporary colors and accents.
Scroll down to “Customer Images” to see photos of doll clothes made from patterns in this book.
- Used Book in Good Condition
