The fascinating story of how Mary Frances takes her first lessons in crocheting and knitting and how, with the help of imaginative, fairy-type characters such as Crow Shay, Knit & Knack, Yarn Baby and Wooley Ball, she learns to make things for her dollies and then to knit for people as she earns the recognition as an expert.
Not simply a book of instruction, but a captivating story designed to capture the imagination of every little girl who will soon be making a doll's necklace, bedroom slippers and a complete wardrobe including an aviator doll's outfit.
The lessons solve all the mysteries as the stitches and techniques are presented in a simple enough way so that the littlest girl may accomplish what Mary Frances did.
This enchanting story--originally published in 1918--is sure to capture the imagination of every little girl who will discover all the pleasures and rewards of working with yarns, hooks and needles.
Please note that the Mary Frances books are not written from a Christian perspective. They are written in a fairytale style, with Mary Frances conversing and interacting with inanimate objects that come to life such as Crow Shay the crochet hook and Auntie Rolling Pin. We sell this collection because we believe it offers a creative and rich source for learning many nearly-forgotten homemaking skills.