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Crochet You!: Crochet patterns for dolls, clothes and accessories as unique as you are
This collection of mix and match crochet patterns allows you to make bespoke dolls that represent the special people in your life so that everyone feels represented and included.
Representation matters when it comes to dolls for children - every child should be able to see themselves reflected in a doll and research has shown that this can have a positive impact on a child's self-esteem. This collection of amigurumi crochet patterns for dolls with different skin tones, hair types, body shapes, clothes and accessories will allow you to make a doll to represent all children everywhere.
Author and crochet designer, Nathalie Amiel, specialises in creating look-alike dolls that capture the spirit of the individual and she is passionate about creating crochet dolls for everyone. In this collection of crochet patterns she has designed a wide range of dolls, as well as their clothes and accessories, for you to use as a jumping off point for you to create your own utterly unique dolls. None of the patterns have recommendations for yarn colours so you are free to pick your own colours for hair and skin type and there are patterns for a variety of different hair types and styles.
Nathalie has designed a pattern for a Down's syndrome doll and a doll with vitiligo, as well as a doll with prosthetic limbs; crutches; leg braces; hearing aids; feeding tubes and eyeglasses. The collection also includes crochet patterns for a wheelchair, assistance dogs and a special teddy bear.
There are step-by-step instructions and photographs for how to make the basic doll which can then be adapted using the other patterns. You can then choose the doll’s clothing from the crochet clothing patterns and there is a wide variety of different garments to suit every doll including underwear; t shirt; pinafore; dungarees (overalls); pants (trousers); skirt, jumper and various shoes and boots including Mary Janes, trainers and boots. Use this colourful collection to create an endless variety of dolls by mix and matching the designs. There are no limits to the design variations so you can create bespoke dolls for all the special people in your life.
Representation matters when it comes to dolls for children - every child should be able to see themselves reflected in a doll and research has shown that this can have a positive impact on a child's self-esteem. This collection of amigurumi crochet patterns for dolls with different skin tones, hair types, body shapes, clothes and accessories will allow you to make a doll to represent all children everywhere.
Author and crochet designer, Nathalie Amiel, specialises in creating look-alike dolls that capture the spirit of the individual and she is passionate about creating crochet dolls for everyone. In this collection of crochet patterns she has designed a wide range of dolls, as well as their clothes and accessories, for you to use as a jumping off point for you to create your own utterly unique dolls. None of the patterns have recommendations for yarn colours so you are free to pick your own colours for hair and skin type and there are patterns for a variety of different hair types and styles.
Nathalie has designed a pattern for a Down's syndrome doll and a doll with vitiligo, as well as a doll with prosthetic limbs; crutches; leg braces; hearing aids; feeding tubes and eyeglasses. The collection also includes crochet patterns for a wheelchair, assistance dogs and a special teddy bear.
There are step-by-step instructions and photographs for how to make the basic doll which can then be adapted using the other patterns. You can then choose the doll’s clothing from the crochet clothing patterns and there is a wide variety of different garments to suit every doll including underwear; t shirt; pinafore; dungarees (overalls); pants (trousers); skirt, jumper and various shoes and boots including Mary Janes, trainers and boots. Use this colourful collection to create an endless variety of dolls by mix and matching the designs. There are no limits to the design variations so you can create bespoke dolls for all the special people in your life.
- GenresCrochetCraftsNonfiction
126 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 11, 2022
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January 7, 2024
I appreciate the efforts to include options to make disabled dolls available in this book. The instructions are also well written.
January 11, 2024
A doll for all
When I borrowed this book from the library (and bought it after reading it to show the author support), I was expecting a book of customized crochet dolls to focus just on haircuts and outfits. There's definitely that here, too, but where this book truly stands out as remarkable is that the dolls can be customized for all.
Here, kids who might not see themselves in the dolls or action figures on store shelves can find representation. There are patterns to make dolls who have Down syndrome, who have limb loss and may or may not use a prosthesis, who have a Cochlear implant or feeding tube, and who navigate the world using crutches or a wheelchair.
It's about time the toys kids play with reflect their lived experiences, and if the world can't meet those needs, we can damn well make it better.
When I borrowed this book from the library (and bought it after reading it to show the author support), I was expecting a book of customized crochet dolls to focus just on haircuts and outfits. There's definitely that here, too, but where this book truly stands out as remarkable is that the dolls can be customized for all.
Here, kids who might not see themselves in the dolls or action figures on store shelves can find representation. There are patterns to make dolls who have Down syndrome, who have limb loss and may or may not use a prosthesis, who have a Cochlear implant or feeding tube, and who navigate the world using crutches or a wheelchair.
It's about time the toys kids play with reflect their lived experiences, and if the world can't meet those needs, we can damn well make it better.
August 9, 2023
Easy to follow instructions, clear illustrations, and great suggestions. These dolls are adorable with the added appeal to make them special for every person. The add-ons let everyone feel special and they can have a doll that looks just like they do. A fantastic addition to my library of crochet books.
May 17, 2023
Brilliant!
August 14, 2024
The variety of inclusive doll designs the author weaves into the book made my heart happy.
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