Epilonian Books

Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997

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Description

Leisure Arts, Leaflet 242 [Published Date: 1982]. Booklet, paper covers, 14 pp. Includes detailed instructions for creating a basic puppet followed by instructions for 8 different story book puppets including Hansel & Gretel, Witch, the Three Bears, Goldilocks, Grandmother, Little Red Riding Hood, Big Bad Wolf, and the Three Little Pigs. Black and white photos of finished products. Full color examples on covers. [From General Instructions] Puppets have an age-old appeal for children and adults alike, with a few ounces of yarn and a little time, these storybook puppets will provide hours of entertainment for you and your special people. Puppet heads are worked from basic instructions, then finished with clothing and details to make each storybook character. Animal puppet instructions are given with the characters to make each story complete. Puppets are worked in rounds from the top down. Unless otherwise specified, do not join rounds. Mark beginning of rounds with contrasting yarn and move marker each round. Loop stitch animal puppets are worked in alternating rounds of loop stitch and single crochet. When working loop stitches, inside of puppet will be facing so loops appear on outside.

Condition & notes

In good condition. Pictorial paper covers have a black remainder mark down the center of the front cover and light bumping and creasing to edges and corners and light overall scuffing> Binding tight (staple bound). Pages clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks.