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My Pretty Brown Doll : Crochet Patterns for a Doll That Looks Like You by Yolonda Jordan (2022, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherAbrams, Inc.

ISBN-101419750399

ISBN-139781419750397

eBay Product ID (ePID)13050087654

Product Key Features

Book TitleMy Pretty Brown Doll : Crochet Patterns for a Doll That Looks like You

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2022

TopicNeedlework / Crocheting, Fiber Arts & Textiles, Dolls & Doll Clothing

IllustratorYes

GenreCrafts & Hobbies

AuthorYolonda Jordan

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight18 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width7.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2021-946832

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal746.434043

SynopsisMy Pretty Brown Doll is the first pattern book for making unique, customizable African American crochet dolls. From American Girl Dolls to Barbie, there's something special about having your own doll, and even more so, having a doll that looks like you. And it's not just about clothing; having a doll that has eyes, skin tone, and even a hairstyle to match your own is a thrill. For African American girls, this isn't the norm nor is it easy to find. Created by Yolanda Jordan, My Pretty Brown Doll offers patterns and crochet techniques to create this charming crochet doll, with skin tone, hairstyle, eyes, and outfits that are customizable to match the young person this gift is for. Jordan's unique aesthetic will appeal to a wide variety of crocheters, and there are endless possibilities to make this doll unique. The book covers a basic wardrobe, including pants, shirts, shoes, coats, a hat, and a scarf. But then Jordan dives into specific adventures like going to school and playing soccer, dancing ballet and traveling to Paris. There's even a mermaid and a scientist outfit, complete with lab coat. Offering African American girls the chance to have their own doll, who looks like them and can be outfitted exactly the way they want, is a gift unlike any other. It's a wonderful opportunity to deliver something special to an underserved market. Includes color images, From American Girl Dolls to Barbie, there's something special about having your own doll, and even more so, having a doll that looks like you. And it's not just about clothing; having a doll that has eyes, skin tone, and even a hairstyle to match your own is a thrill. For African American girls, this isn't the norm nor is it easy to find. Created by Yolanda Jordan, My Pretty Brown Doll offers patterns and crochet techniques to create this charming crochet doll, with skin tone, hairstyle, eyes, and outfits that are customizable to match the young person this gift is for. Jordan's unique aesthetic will appeal to a wide variety of crocheters, and there are endless possibilities to make this doll unique. The book covers a basic wardrobe, including pants, shirts, shoes, coats, a hat, and a scarf. But then Jordan dives into specific adventures like going to school and playing soccer, dancing ballet and traveling to Paris. There's even a mermaid and a scientist outfit, complete with lab coat. Offering African American girls the chance to have their own doll, who looks like them and can be outfitted exactly the way they want, is a gift unlike any other. It's a wonderful opportunity to deliver something special to an underserved market., Embrace the pretty in every shade of Grown, with a one-of-a-kind, homemade creation that is a true reflection of your dreams Book jacket.

LC Classification NumberTT829