You will meet Crow Shay, Knit and Knack, Wooley Ball, Yarn Baby and a beautiful Fairy as they lead the reader though a series of lessons. Beginning skills are taught with simple projects including a doll's necklace made with chain stitch and beads - plus scarves and shawls. The student will learn about crochet hooks, knitting needles, yarn types, yarn ply, yarn weights and how to wind a yarn ball. includes 27 crochet patterns and 13 knitting patterns for doll clothes to fit an 18" doll. Chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, and slip stitch Joining ends, weaving in ends, joining new yarn, increasing, decreasing, fringe, scallops, drawstrings, pom poms, picot edging, afghan stitch, crazy stitch, star stitch, curly stitch, stiffening and crocheted flowers Knit stitch, purl stitch Casting on, casting off, increasing, decreasing, slipping off stitches needed later and button loops has been restored, updated, and expanded including a new introduction, larger format, and enhanced graphics plus present-day yarn, hooks and needles for projects to fit present-day dolls. Knitting and crocheting are valuable skills that can be learned at a young age. The rhythmic, repetitive movements are calming. They teach the value of patience and perseverance. They develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration, math skills and self-esteem. Best of all is the feeling of accomplishment that comes from creating something beautiful and useful from a simple strand of yarn.