Description
Author Jane Eayre Fryer
Illustrated by Jane Boyer
Publisher Applewood Books; Illustrated edition (August 1, 2005)
Binding Paperback
Condition Very good
Summary
Step into a charming world of vintage craft instruction with The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book, a delightful fusion of storybook whimsy and hands-on learning. Originally published in the early 1900s, this lovingly reprinted edition introduces young readers—and nostalgic adults—to the gentle art of knitting and crocheting through an engaging narrative featuring Mary Frances and her animated household of "yarn dolls" who come to life to teach her their magical skills.
Illustrated with enchanting line drawings and step-by-step instructions, this book offers clear guidance for dozens of projects, from doll clothes to household items, making it ideal for beginners or collectors of vintage craft literature. It also captures a slice of Edwardian domestic culture, turning it into a unique keepsake or instructional heirloom.
This wonderfully illustrated book tells the story of Mary Frances, a little girl who learns all sorts of things from The Knitting People, fairy helpers who live in her house and surprise her with some delightful lessons on knitting and crocheting. They are such good lessons that almost before she knows it, Mary Frances has made the loveliest hats and sweaters and socks for her dolls. This classic is part of the Mary Frances Books for Children, a collection of children's instructional craft books, all of which were originally published in the early 1900s. For ages 9-12.