This is the second purchase of this book. The first time was 15 ya when my kid was small and I was looking for ways to engage with her toys. When she lost interest in dolls, I gave it to someone else, but now I find I still love making doll clothes! So I bought another copy. The scenes of Barbie in her knit outfits are set up so cleverly. The instructions are easy to follow. The various projects use a variety of stitch and construction techniques so skills can be honed. I have substituted other yarns, such as left over sock yarns, with excellent results. I found that both the hardcover and paper bound versions are sturdy and easy to hold open if needed. This book makes a great gift for Barbie doll and knitting fans alike.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Great ideas and a definite must-have for anyone trying to please daughters, nieces or other Barbie-/Ken-/Skipper-mad monsters with hand-knit fashion items. Sadly, though, most patterns use Paternayan Persian wool, hard to come by now and allegedly no longer sold by the original manufacturer (takeover of some sort). However, any sort of tapestry wool or other fine yarn qualities will do, and the results are worth the time and effort. More than basic knitting skills required, though, plus lots of patience and small beads or decorations for giving every item a professional finish. I love it!!! Great I finally found it!!!
I like this book because it has the type of fashions that I want to knit for my granddaughter's Barbie dolls. It has the retro knits that remind me when I was a young girl when I had Barbie dolls to play with. There is also updated fashions in this book to knit, too. It has different skill levels to accomodate the beginner, and then you can work up to mastering the more skilled knits. The price was right on Ebay compared to the local bookstore to order the book. Thanks for letting do the review. KV
This book has excellant photographs and patterns for knitting items for Barbie. The yarns used are not so easy to find but author gives details on companies that make them. An excellant book for the Barbie knitter or for the collector.
Fantastic book, excited to start creating
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned