{"product_id":"the-mary-frances-knitting-and-crocheting-book-100th-anniversary-edition-a-childrens-story-instruction-book-with-doll-clothes-patterns-for-18-dolls-9781937564056","title":"The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book 100th Anniversary Edition: A Children's Story-Instruction Book with Doll Clothes Patterns for 18\" Dolls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE MARY FRANCES KNITTING AND CROCHETING BOOK 100TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Children's Story-Instruction Book with Doll Clothes Patterns for American Girl and Other 18-Inch Dolls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeach 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book 100th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/em\u003e includes 27 crochet patterns and 13 knitting patterns for doll clothes to fit an 18\" doll. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrochet stitches taught include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, and slip stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrochet techniques taught include: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoining 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnit stitches taught include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnit stitch, purl stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnit techniques taught include: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCasting on, casting off, increasing, decreasing, slipping off stitches needed later and button loops\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40+ doll clothes patterns include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShawls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeggings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMittens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book 100th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnitting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your copy today and create a one-of-a-kind wardrobe for a doll.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-1918109\"\u003eJane Eayre Fryer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic Bookwrights\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.09lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781937564056\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1937564053\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HIS\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HIS000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-CRA\"\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-CRA004000\"\u003eNeedlework | Crocheting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-CRA\"\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-CRA015000\"\u003eNeedlework | Knitting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classic Bookwrights","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43840664436875,"sku":"9781937564056","price":34.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_d533ebba-d83c-4912-bb43-436f2326b236.jpg?v=1755795818","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/the-mary-frances-knitting-and-crocheting-book-100th-anniversary-edition-a-childrens-story-instruction-book-with-doll-clothes-patterns-for-18-dolls-9781937564056","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}