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
Teach a child to knit and crochet with Mary Frances and her friends. This 100th anniversary edition of a delightful book introduces crocheting and knitting skills in story-instruction format through making garments for American Girl and other 18-inch dolls. Experienced needleworkers will also enjoy this enchanting collection of timeless doll clothes patterns to mix-and-match for unique outfits.
You will meet Crow Shay, Knit and Knack, Wooley Ball, Yarn Baby and a beautiful Fairy as they lead the reader though a series of lessons. Beginning skills are taught with simple projects including a doll's necklace made with chain stitch and beads - plus scarves and shawls. The student will learn about crochet hooks, knitting needles, yarn types, yarn ply, yarn weights and how to wind a yarn ball.
The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book 100th Anniversary Edition includes 27 crochet patterns and 13 knitting patterns for doll clothes to fit an 18" doll.
Crochet stitches taught include: Chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, and slip stitch
Crochet techniques taught include: Joining ends, weaving in ends, joining new yarn, increasing, decreasing, fringe, scallops, drawstrings, pom poms, picot edging, afghan stitch, crazy stitch, star stitch, curly stitch, stiffening and crocheted flowers
Knit stitches taught include: Knit stitch, purl stitch
Knit techniques taught include: Casting on, casting off, increasing, decreasing, slipping off stitches needed later and button loops
40+ doll clothes patterns include: Sweaters Hats Scarves Shawls Skirt Cape Leggings Slippers Mittens Purses
The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book 100th Anniversary Edition has been restored, updated, and expanded including a new introduction, larger format, and enhanced graphics plus present-day yarn, hooks and needles for projects to fit present-day dolls.
Knitting and crocheting are valuable skills that can be learned at a young age. The rhythmic, repetitive movements are calming. They teach the value of patience and perseverance. They develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration, math skills and self-esteem. Best of all is the feeling of accomplishment that comes from creating something beautiful and useful from a simpl