This endearing book is a unique treasure for its delightful story,
charming illustrations, comical characters, abundance of nostalgia,
and practical instruction that introduces children to the world of
knitting and crocheting in a gentle and encouraging way while
providing a wardrobe of knitwear for 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 knitwear
patterns.
More than forty needlework projects are provided including doll
hats, scarves, sweaters, shawls, a petticoat, leggings and more.
Styles in knitwear are timeless fashion pieces. These projects can
be used to create authentic period attire, or updated through the
use of contemporary colors and accents. Modern girls can make their
dolls look trendy by combining a piece of vintage knitwear with
fashion-forward accessories. Black and white illustrations are
featured on every page along with color cover illustrations.
" The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book 100th
Anniversary Edition" has been restored, updated, and expanded
including a new introduction, larger format, fresh typesetting and
enhanced graphics plus present-day yarn, hooks and needles for
projects to fit contemporary 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 simple strand of yarn.
The complete Mary Frances 100th Anniversary collection includes"
The Mary Frances Cook Book 100th Anniversary Edition, The Mary
Frances Sewing Book 100th Anniversary Edition, The Mary Frances
Housekeeper 100th Anniversary Edition, The Mary Frances Garden Book
100th Anniversary Edition, The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting
Book 100th Anniversary Edition, The Mary Frances First Aid Book
100th Anniversary Edition" and " The Mary Frances Story Book 100th
Anniversary Edition."
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