Mint Strawberry 🍓

A bright children's set combines a coral-pink cardigan and a mint romper. The cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch, finished with garter stitch bands, a neat ribbing, and a scattering of contrasting bobbles. The romper features a striking yoke with aran cables, practical buttoned straps and elastic cuffs. The fabric appears even, shaping is confidently executed, and the cool mint combined with the juicy pink creates a fresh and memorable look. Minor differences in the size of individual bobbles and slight puckering of the texture do not spoil the overall professional impression.

Метод вязания и техники

The set is knit with needles from smooth baby yarn of medium thickness. The main fabric of both pieces is stockinette: knit stitches on right-side rows and purl stitches on wrong-side rows. Even stitch columns and the absence of pronounced striping indicate fairly stable tension. The lower hem of the cardigan and the button bands are worked in garter stitch, which helps the edges keep their shape and prevents rolling. Sleeve cuffs are knit in a 1×1 or 2×2 elastic rib. The cardigan has a classic construction with set-in or anatomically shaped sleeves. Voluminous contrasting bobbles are distributed across the front, most likely worked from a single stitch with several turning rows. Buttonholes are formed directly in the band; small wooden buttons are sewn on symmetrically. The romper is knit from the bottom up with separate starts for the legs and subsequent joining of the pieces. Cuffs are worked in rib, then the fabric is increased evenly to widen. The upper part features a central aran repeat: large oval links are formed by crossing groups of knit stitches, while narrow side cables support the symmetry of the composition. A reverse stockinette background emphasizes the relief. Armholes and straps are finished in garter stitch; the button closure allows adjustment of fit. Judging by the even surface after assembly, the garment underwent careful wet-heat blocking.

Материалы

• Smooth baby yarn in mint, likely merino or a wool blend with acrylic, 180–220 g
• Baby yarn in coral-pink of similar yardage, 130–170 g
• Contrasting mint yarn for decorative bobbles, about 10–15 g
• Small wooden buttons, approximately 8 pieces
• Circular and double-pointed needles around 2.5–3.5 mm
• Cable needle or auxiliary needle for crossing stitches in the aran
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle and waste/yarn for provisional cast-on

Инструкции по уходу

Hand wash or use a delicate machine cycle at no more than 30 °C with a liquid detergent for baby wool or blended yarn. Do not soak for long, do not rub textured elements and do not use bleach. After washing, gently blot the set with a towel without wringing. Dry flat only, laid out to shape the bands, legs and cables correctly. Do not dry on a radiator or in direct sunlight. If necessary, steam from the wrong side through a damp cloth without pressing the iron onto the raised motifs. Check the attachment of buttons and decorative bobbles before each use.

Дополнительно

Уровень вязания: Master
Рекомендуемый возраст: ~ For infants approximately 6–12 months; approximate height 68–74 cm. Due to small buttons, the set should be used only with securely attached hardware and under adult supervision.
Время изготовления: ~ 35 часов
Рекомендуемая цена: ~ 17,390.00 рублей
Основной цвет: Sky Blue