Brown Crochet Doll Patterns - Customizable DIY Amigurumi Doll Kit for Kids & Adults | Perfect for Gifts, Home Decor & Playtime

First, let me break down the details for anyone who is curious.In this book you will find patterns for:- one base doll body with nonremoveable undershorts that will produce an approximately 15.5 inch tall doll- two variations on that base, including a ballerina with a non-removable top and a mermaid tail- three basic hairstyles (one of which has two variations)-12 different pieces of clothing, including several different shirts, some pants, a couple of dresses, some skirts, and even a tutu made of tulle rather than crocheted- 13 different accessories, including shoes, socks, a beret, a backpack, and a fabric headscarfAfter the instructions for the base body and the hair, the clothes and accessories are grouped together in outfits. These include a scientist, two athletes (or three if you count the ballerina), two students, etc. No princess. The author does not count simple variations in colors as their own pattern the way so many designers do. If an outfit piece carries over from a previous one, she'll refer you back to the first pattern. There's no gaming the system here.(Please understand my pattern counts for the outfit pieces might not be 100% correct; I did my best but make no guarantees.)In addition to the obvious things like yarn and stuffing, you will need 15mm safety eyes and 3/8 inch wooden dowels (the author recommends buying 12 inch long dowels and cutting them down). If you want to make the Afro Puffs, you'll need a pompom maker. If you want to make the "curls for days" you'll need extra dowels (which of course can be reused) and a hair dryer. Note as well that two of the three hairstyles call for bulky weight yarn but a worsted weight wig cap.Now, a bit of a technical review. I've been crocheting a very long time, so I can't be 100% sure, but I feel confident the instructions are so clearly laid out even a rank beginner can achieve success. There are bountiful clear photos of the steps to make the basic doll. Everything is explained in the order you will need it as you are crocheting, and she explains the construction sequence and techniques at the beginning of the book.The patterns for the clothes and accessories do not have the tutorial style photos but they do have clear instructions. The outfits are all very nicely put together. They seem to all use worsted weight yarn, except of course the two fabric things mentioned.It's already been mentioned in other reviews, but the book is of very high quality. The paper is heavy and glossy. The photos are all fabulous. The dolls, clothing, and accessories are beautifully staged.Now, for what I wish this book had. There aren't any patterns specifically for boy dolls, though several bits can easily be used to make a boy. I'd also like to see more professional outfits. These are exceedingly minor things, though, and do not take away from the quality of the book at all. I hope their omission leaves the door open for a follow up.Finally, I want to echo the excitement of other reviewers that this book even exists. No one needs a white chick to tell them how important representation is. I'm so very excited to have it in my hands, though. It is, sincerely, one of the nicest books on making crochet dolls that I have come across. The technique to make curly hair is awesome. The Parisienne doll in particular is absolutely adorable, and I'm going to make it for my best friend. You won't regret buying this, no matter what a doll who looks like you looks like.