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This endearing book introduces children to the world of knitting and crocheting in a gentle and encouraging way while providing a wardrobe of knitwear for dolls.

Features:

• 40+ vintage patterns for 18-inch doll clothes including 27 crochet patterns and 13 knitting patterns
• Lovable characters lead the crocheting and knitting lessons and a sweet story line
• Timeless fashion pieces for beloved dolls Include hats, scarves, sweaters, shawls, petticoat, leggings and more
• 288 charming illustrations
• 150 vintage black & white photos
• 6 color photos (back cover)
• An updated 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, larger format, and enhanced graphics plus present-day yarn, hooks and needles for projects to fit present-day dolls.

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. Styles of stitchwork are timeless fashion pieces. These projects can be used to create authentic period attire, or updated through the use of contemporary colors and accents.