Autumn Princess 🍁

A romantic doll outfit turns a collectible beauty into the heroine of a warm autumn tale. The powder-beige dress is knitted in a lace pattern and accented with an airy white trim along the skirt edge and down the bodice. The soft texture of the yarn pairs well with the doll's long curls, red-yellow leaves, sunflowers and a little gnome figure. The piece looks dressy and cohesive, although the halo of the yarn and the abundant decoration make it somewhat difficult to evaluate individual stitches and the fit.

Метод вязания и техники

The dress was most likely made on knitting needles from a fine fluffy yarn, constructed to the measurements of a collectible doll. The main skirt fabric is formed by vertical lace panels: yarn overs are combined with knitting two or three stitches together, creating elongated leaf-like motifs. Between them run denser stockinette sections that hold the flared silhouette. The widening is worked gradually — either by increases within the repeats or by switching to a wider lace chart variant. The bodice has a denser structure and is set closer to the doll's torso. The sleeves are knitted in lace with a relaxed fit; their volume is shaped by even increases, and the sleeve head appears to be set in or joined to the armhole with a mattress stitch. Due to hair and decorative leaves, the neckline finishing and closure are not visible, so they cannot be determined reliably. For dressing convenience a back opening with miniature buttons, snaps or loop closures is usually provided. The white trim is crocheted and resembles a narrow wavy edging of chains and groups of double crochets. It is applied to the skirt hem and the vertical line of the bodice. This combined technique emphasizes the lace but requires particularly even placement of attachment points, otherwise the edge will ripple. Final finishing includes weaving in ends, gentle washing, shaping on a form and soft blocking without stretching the fluffy yarn.

Материалы

• Fine fluffy powder-beige yarn, likely a wool blend with mohair or polyamide — about 60–80 g
• Fine white yarn for the edging, likely cotton with acrylic — about 15–20 g
• Knitting needles approximately 2–2.5 mm
• Crochet hook approximately 1.5–2 mm
• Miniature closure or buttons for the back, if required by the construction
• Sewing needle and thread for assembly and securing ends

Инструкции по уходу

Remove the dress from the doll and hand wash separately in cool water up to 30 °C with a small amount of wool or delicate detergent. Do not soak for long, do not rub or wring. After rinsing, blot between towels, shape the lace and dry flat away from heaters and direct sunlight. Arrange the white trim into shape without stretching the points. Do not use bleach or tumble dry. If needed, steam through a cloth from a distance, do not press the iron onto the fluffy yarn. Store laid flat, protected from dust, moisture and moths.

Дополнительно

Уровень вязания: Master
Рекомендуемый возраст: ~ For collectors and teens 14+; suitable as an outfit for a display doll, not intended for active children's play.
Время изготовления: ~ 21 часов
Рекомендуемая цена: ~ 8,940.00 рублей
Основной цвет: Tan