The Mary Frances knitting and crocheting book
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THE MARY FRANCES KNITTING AND CROCHETING BOOK OR ADVENTURES AMONG THE KNITTING PEOPLE
BY JANE EAYRE FRYER ———— Illustrated by JANE ALLEN BOYER and from ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPHS ———— THE JOHN C. WINSTON CO. PHILADELPHIA
Copyright, 1918, By JANE EAYRE FRYER ————CAUTION———— The entire contents of this book are protected by copyright, and all persons are warned not to reproduce the text, in whole or in part, or any of the illustrations without permission of the publishers.
Dear Girls:
After reading about Mary Frances’ many adventures among the Kitchen People, and the Thimble People, and the Garden People, and with the Doll Family and the Brave Family, in the Mary Frances books—perhaps you thought that no girl, not even Mary Frances, could find any more funny little fairy helpers right in her own home.
But Mary Frances did, for the Knitting People had overheard many of the lessons which the Thimble People gave her, and they were almost jealous. At least they probably would have been jealous if they had not planned to surprise Mary Frances with some delightful lessons in crocheting and knitting. Such good lessons they were that almost before she knew it, Mary Frances had made the loveliest caps and sweaters and bootees for her dolls—just exactly the kinds you want for your own dolls. And you can have them if you wish, for Mary Frances says that the Knitting People told her that they are always just as ready to help any other girl who wants their help—if she will follow the lessons exactly as they are given in this book.
She says, too, that after a girl has learned to crochet and knit for dolls, it is “just as easy as a-b-c” to crochet and knit for real people; and that knitting articles for soldier boys and fathers and mothers makes a person feel of very much account.
Jane Eayre Fryer
THE MARY FRANCES KNITTING AND CROCHETING BOOK
PREFACE
CONTENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
CHAPTER I KNIT AND KNACK
CHAPTER II AUNT MARIA STEPS IN
CHAPTER III CROW SHAY TALKS
CHAPTER IV WOOLEY BALL TELLS SOME YARNS
CHAPTER V SPEAKING OF MOTHS
CHAPTER VI CROW SHAY’S RELATIVES
Crochet Hooks and Knitting Needles
CHAPTER VII A DISAPPOINTMENT
CHAPTER VIII A DOLL’S NECKLACE
To Make Chain Stitch
Doll’s Crocheted Necklace
To Make Single Crochet
To Make Double Crochet
To Make Slip Stitch
CHAPTER IX A TELEGRAM
CHAPTER X MAKING PLANS
CHAPTER XI A ROSE SCARF
Doll’s Crocheted Scarf
CHAPTER XII MARY MARIE’S SHAWL
Doll’s Crocheted Shawl
CHAPTER XIII FAIRLY FLEW FLIES IN
CHAPTER XIV A LITTLE PETTICOAT
Doll’s Crocheted Wool Floss Scarf
Doll’s Crocheted Petticoat
CHAPTER XV MARY MARIE’S CAP
Doll’s Crocheted Toque or Cap
CHAPTER XVI MARY MARIE’S TURBAN
Doll’s Crocheted Turban (Hat)
CHAPTER XVII MARY MARIE COMES TO LIFE
Baby’s Ball
Doll’s Crocheted Bedroom Slippers
CHAPTER XVIII THE MAGIC RHYME
CHAPTER XIX MARY MARIE’S SCHOOL BAG
Doll’s Crocheted Book Bag
CHAPTER XX A LETTER FROM MOTHER
How to Make an Infant Yarn Doll
How to Make a Colored Yarn Doll
CHAPTER XXI A TEDDY BEAR SUIT
Teddy Bear Suit
Doll’s Crocheted Sweater
Crocheted Teddy Bear Leggings
CHAPTER XXII THE FIRST KNITTING LESSON
CHAPTER XXIII CASTING-ON STITCHES
To Cast on Stitches with the Fingers
CHAPTER XXIV CROW SHAY HELPS KNIT
CHAPTER XXV TO KNIT A STITCH
To Knit Plain
To Slip a Stitch
CHAPTER XXVI MARY FRANCES REALLY KNITS
How to Bind Off
CHAPTER XXVII DOING IT OVER AGAIN
Doll’s Knitted Shawl
CHAPTER XXVIII DOLL’S KNITTED HOOD
Doll’s Knitted Hood
CHAPTER XXIX WHAT’S A PURL?
Doll’s Knitted Bean Bag
CHAPTER XXX DOLL’S SLEEVELESS SWEATER
Doll’s Knitted Sleeveless Sweater
CHAPTER XXXI GOOD NEWS
CHAPTER XXXII THE BOY AVIATOR
Aviator Doll’s Knitted Helmet
Aviator Doll’s Knitted Wristlets
Aviator Doll’s Knitted Sleeveless Sweater
CHAPTER XXXIII MARY MARIE’S SPORTS SWEATER
Doll’s Knitted Sports Sweater
CHAPTER XXXIV HOME AGAIN
CHAPTER XXXV A GIFT FROM THE QUEEN OF FAIRIES
CHAPTER XXXVI THE MAGIC PAPER
CHAPTER XXXVII THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED)
INSTRUCTIONS
INFANT DOLL’S CROCHETED SOCKS
INFANT DOLL’S CROCHETED CAP
DOLL’S CROCHETED COACH COVER
DOLL’S CROCHETED SPORTS HAT
DOLL’S CROCHETED BREAKFAST CAP
DOLL’S CROCHETED GARTERS
DOLL’S CROCHETED SHOPPING BAG
DOLL’S CROCHETED SPORTS SWEATER
GIRL’S CROCHETED HAND BAG
BABY’S CROCHETED BOOTEES
BABY’S CROCHETED BALL
LADY’S CROCHETED NECKLACE
LADY’S CROCHETED PURSE
HOW TO MAKE PICOT EDGING
DOLL’S KNITTED MUFF
DOLL’S KNITTED BOA OR STOLE
DOLL’S KNITTED BREAKFAST SHAWL
DOLL’S KNITTED SLEEVELESS SILK SWEATER
HOW TO CAST ON STITCHES WITH KNITTING NEEDLES
THE CONTINENTAL METHOD OF KNITTING
TO CAST OFF STITCHES
EQUIPMENT
General Directions
MUFFLER
WASH-CLOTH
SLEEVELESS SWEATER
KNITTED HELMET No. 1
KNITTED HELMET No. 2
WRISTLETS No. 1
WRISTLETS No. 2
MEDIUM SIZED SOCK
BED-SOCK
HOT WATER BOTTLE-COVER
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