Why Mary? Because she was a brave and unique woman, different to young ladies of her time - free spirited, creative, a passionate reader, and much influenced by her mother Mary Wollstonecraft’s writings about women’s rights. During a story weekend at Lord Byron’s a writing contest was proposed, and she conceived a story about the misuse of science and the consequences of the lack of love and the acceptance of appearances. Frankenstein was unlike anything written before and is considered an early example of science fiction.

Materials
For Mary

• 2.5mm crochet hook
• 100% 8-ply cotton; colors used: skin color, white, dark grey, light brown, small amount of pink
• Yarn needle
• 8mm safety eyes
• Stitch marker
• Fiberfill stuffing

For Frankenstein’s monster

• 2mm crochet hook
• 100% 4-ply cotton; colors used: dark brown, light purple, mustard yellow, black
• 6mm safety eyes

Finished Size
Mary: 22.5 cm (8 3/4 in) tall
Frankenstein’s monster: 10 cm (4 in) tall