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Crochet at Work contains 20 fun, customizable dolls to crochet – you can choose the body shape, skin and hair color, hair style, and outfit. Each doll has been dressed in clothing that reflects an aspirational career, so they’re perfect for adults wanting to crochet for little ones who say, When I grow up, I want to be a…’.
But of course, once you’ve learnt the basic principles and techniques involved in crocheting the dolls, you can create any outfit you like.
To start, there is a base pattern provided for three different body shapes: short and slim; slim and tall; mid-height and a little rotund. Including the different body types will help children to identify with the dolls. The chosen body type is worked in one piece, from the feet up, so very little sewing is required. Then each doll pattern shows where to change color to form the clothes (most of the clothes are non-removable).
There are spreads at the beginning of the book showing all the different hairstyles that can be created, too, so you can pick and choose how you’d like your doll to look. Accessories are also included, such as an oxygen tank for the diver. With comprehensive tools, materials, and techniques sections, illustrated with helpful photographs and illustrations, beginners will be able to enjoy the projects as much as experienced crocheters.
Projects include:
- Chef
- Doctor
- Vet
- Explorer
- Astronaut
- Soldier
- Teacher
- Firefighter
"A choice of multiple body shape options works well if you want to create a family of dolls, or show little ones growing up into their dream roles. We’re delighted to see a diverse representation of skin colour, hair and gender in this collection aimed at crocheters of all levels."—Craftworld
"This fun book features 20 amigurumi career dolls, so you can make an ami friend for the doctor, police officer, teacher, farmer or even lumberjack in your life! The patterns are designed to be customisable...mixing and matching the body shapes, skin and hair colour and hair styles."—Inside Crochet
"Crochet at Work includes patterns for 20 amigurumi dolls representing different careers...these dolls are designed to be customisable so that, in fact, over 100,000 different combinations are available...perfect for inspiring little ones!"—Knitting
Kate McCully started her craft business – ‘Make Me Roar’ – in 2008 when she made a sock monkey for her boss who had just gone on maternity leave. She went on to create a range of sock-monster making kits and opened an online store with her husband, a graphic designer. Kate says that one of the highlights of her crochet career so far was when she was selected to compete on the TV show Kirstie's Handmade Christmas. She lives in Eastbourne on the South Coast of the UK with her husband and two children.
How to use this book 6
Tools and materials 8
Pattern notes 10
Stitches 12
Body shapes 16
Hairstyles 24
Astronaut 30
Builder 36
Footballer 42
Scientist 46
Singer 50
Soldier 54
Teacher 60
Lumberjack 64
Pilot 70
Vet 74
Dancer 82
Doctor 86
Farmer 92
Athlete 96
Chef 100
Diver 106
Explorer 110
Firefighter 116
Police officer 120
Racing driver 126
Variations 130
Abbreviations and conversions 132
Suppliers 133
About the author 133
Acknowledgements 133
Index 134