It seems children of all ages， including grown-up ones， like dolls and stuffed animals. They re<br >often so appealing that somehow we can t resist picking them up or even hugging them. For<br >this book I have designed many stuffed toys of all sizes (including dolls both big and little) that<br >are not only fun to admire， own， and play with， but fun to make.<br > All the toys in this book are knitted and then finished and dressed with various fabrics and<br >trims. Some of the clothes are "knit-on" as you go; others are added later. Only the simplest of<br >knitting stitches are used， so the toys are as easy to make for a beginning knitter as for an<br >experienced one. Many grandmothers and aunts who would love to make a new bear， doll， or<br >bunny for a favorite child would doubtless also be happy to share their knitting know-how with<br >beginners. How much fun it would be for a little girl to learn to knit by making her own new<br >doll!<br > The yarns I have used are easily obtained acrylics of knitting worsted size. Since only small<br >amounts are needed (especially small for the smaller toys)， the person who knits regularly will<br >probably have enough left-over yarn to make almost everything. If this isn t the case or if you re<br >a beginner， ask around--your friends may be glad to share their leftovers with you. Fabric， felt，<br >and trims are likewise needed only in the quantities that may be found in most sewing baskets.<br >This is a good opportunity to be imaginative and use up whatever is available. If you must buy<br >yarn and materials， the cost will not be high if you take advantage of sales or buy remnants.<br >Remember that the materials and yam will go a long way， and this helps to keep the costs to a<br >minimum.<br > So， please， go ahead， pick out your favorite and try it. You ll be surprised how easy it is to<br >knit these toys and how quickly you re finished. There s something here for everyone: little cats<br >and dogs， soft bunnies for babies， little bears for little boys， sweet dolls for sweet little girls---<br >toys to please everyone. Just watch the smiles appear when you give one to your favorite child.<br >These toys are sturdy enough to be really played with. The little dolls and bears can even be<br >used in a large-sized doll house or hnno nn the Chri~trna~ tro~<br >