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Behind Lulu Compotine is Sandra Muller!

Gradually, character dolls have taken precedence over animals, as she relishes the process of crafting garments and accessories, reminiscent of her childhood spent playing with dolls. Sandra showcases her work on social media and provides patterns on Etsy, enabling enthusiasts to embark on their own journey of crocheting delightful cuddly toys and dolls. Lulu's Crochet Doll Family follows hot on the heels of the popular Lulu's Crochet Dolls, which has sold over 21,000 copies since 2024. Céline Bonnaud (@les_loulous_de_guibo) started showing an interest in drawing around 8 years old and was quickly enrolled me in art classes alongside my regular schooling. Institut Supérieur d'Art et Publicité, and then the École des Gobelins. 18 years ago, after the birth of her third child, she started drawing again, first portraits, then little children's characters that she began to develop into vignettes. Her illustrations have been deeply influenced by childhood reading. Through these and other books, she realized that certain illustrations resonated deeply with her. Today, her drawing style reflects all these influences and experiences. It is both nostalgic and contemporary, imbued with the innocence of childhood and a touch of humor.

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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, including a camera, balloons and a birthday cake 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 customizing the dolls, from making color 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 6in(15cm) and 11in (27cm) 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.