Classic Crochet for Baby Dolls

by Marjory Fainges

Classic Crochet for Baby Dolls contains patterns for 15 delightful outfits and 2 traditional bonnets to dress treasured baby dolls. The outfits are based on patterns from 1900 to the 1950s. Although these clothes were originally intended for dolls of this period, they are classic in style and thus equally suited to modern-day dolls. A variety of different threads are used to reflect those used in classic crochet patterns, such a rayon thread, perle cotton and mercerised cotton. Many of the patterns are suitable for the beginner, while others offer a little more challenge. Instructions are given in both metric and imperial measurements, and the author suggests substitutions for yarns wherever relevant.

Marjory Fainges lives in Brisbane and is the author of Classic Knits for Baby Dolls, Classic Knits for Boy Dolls and several reference books on toys. She is a well-known and highly respected doll and toy historian, and for several years ran her own toy museum. She is in great demand worldwide to speak at doll and toy fairs and topical seminars.