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Enter the whimsical world of Lulu Compotine's crocheted companions and bring her 8 enchanting dolls and their adorable animal friends to life!Lulu's Crochet Dolls takes readers on a creative journey through the seasons. Written by Sandra Muller under the pseudonym Lulu Compotine, the book features a collection of 8 charming crochet dolls, between 7 and 12 inches in height and in an increasing order of difficulty over the seasons: from the joyful strawberry-and-flower picking adventures of Caroline and Charlotte in Springtime to the festive fun had by Celia and Zoé in Winter, the dolls come to life with intricate crochet patterns and imaginative narratives.These endearing characters, each with unique outfits and accessories, are also accompanied by a wonderful crew of animal friends, including a dainty ladybird, a friendly squirrel, a lovable cat and a mischievous mouse. Those new to crochet will especially enjoy the thoughtful layout. Sandra offers:Details of the equipment neededThe basics of crochet to know with the step-by-step diagrams of the different stitches: magic circle, chain stitch, slip stitch, double crochet, increase, decreaseTechnical advice and pro tips for crocheting a spiral, creating a face, assembling an amigurumiStep-by-step photos for each model.In addition to the patterns, the book provides valuable technical recommendations. Sandra shares her preferred crochet hooks and yarn choices, providing options for customisation. The importance of proper assembly is also emphasised, to create durable and visually appealing dolls.Dive into this enchanting crochet world, where Lulu's dolls and their delightful animal friends await your creative touch!

Bring a whole family of sweet crochet characters to life with best-selling crochet author and designer, Lulu Compotine (@luciennecompotine)!Crochet 8 new customizable characters and their accessories in the much anticipated follow-up to the best-selling Lulu’s Crochet Dolls!It’s little Susan’s birthday, and her family is throwing her a party: her mother, Clementine, father Anthony, older sister Lola and twin siblings Charlie and Penny, and not forgetting her grandparents, Jean and Lucie… Crochet this gorgeous little family, plus make all the accessories they need to ensure that Susan's birthday is a big success, including balloons, cake, presents and a camera!Within these pages you will find:All the crochet techniques and embroidery stitches you need to create the dolls, with easy-to-follow step-by-step diagrams.Key, practical advice for customising the dolls, from making colour choices to creating the facial features, adjusting the clothing and making spectacles.Details of the tools and equipment needed.Work-in-progress step-by-step photos for each project, so that you can check your doll as you work; accompanied by the full written patterns and additional simple charted items.Each of the dolls measures between 15cm (6in) and 27cm (11in) high, and all can be created by a confident intermediate crocheter.In addition, delightful illustrations by Céline Bonnaud (@les_loulous_de_guibo) give Lulu’s Crochet Doll Family a beautiful vintage storybook feel.A translation of the original French edition by popular crochet author Lucienne Compotine.