Cloud Princess 🎀

An airy set for a little princess combines a soft pink hat with ear tabs and ties, a melange button-up cardigan, cozy pants, and adorable booties with laces. Pastel transitions of blue, white, and pink freshen the composition, while garter stitch bands and cuffs give the pieces a neat shape. Stitches appear even, raglan lines are executed cleanly, and the items are well scaled. The styling is especially successful: the set is presented cohesively and professionally, although additional close-up shots would help better evaluate seams, the wrong side, and the finishing of yarn ends.

Метод вязания и техники

The set is worked with knitting needles using two coordinated types of baby yarn: solid soft pink and a self-striping white–pink–blue. The main fabric of the pants and the crown part of the hat are knitted in stockinette stitch. The even vertical ribs on the hat brim are achieved with a 1×1 rib, providing a soft fit without excessive pressure. The crown is shaped by sequential decreases distributed around the circumference. The side "ears" are either knitted separately and sewn on or picked up along the edge, then finished with I-cord or twisted ties. The cardigan was most likely worked top-down with raglan shaping and without complicated seaming. Increases are made along the four raglan lines, after which the sleeve stitches are set aside and the body is continued in one piece. The front bands, button band, lower hem and cuffs are worked in garter stitch; the main body is in stockinette. Buttonholes for four buttons are formed on the right band. The self-striping yarn produces soft transverse stripes without additional fair isle techniques. The pants are knitted in the round in stockinette with a gusset and separate leg shaping. The waist is likely folded over to accommodate an elastic or drawcord. Lower edges are stabilized with garter stitch. The booties begin with a garter-stitch sole, shaped by increases along the edges and a central line. After picking up stitches around the sole, cuffs and the toe are worked with symmetrical decreases. The upper is finished with a soft cuff, and multicolored knitted cords are threaded through eyelets. Finishing steps include mattress stitch seaming, tidy weaving in of ends, and a gentle wet-blocking without stretching.

Материалы

• Baby blended yarn in pink, likely merino with acrylic or microfiber, approx. 180–220 g
• Self-striping baby yarn in white–pink–blue, approx. 100–130 g
• Circular and double-pointed needles approx. US 1.5–4 / 2.5–3.5 mm
• Four small pink buttons
• Tapestry (darning) needle for weaving in ends and seaming
• Soft knitted cords for the hat and booties

Инструкции по уходу

Hand wash gently or machine wash on Wool/Delicate cycle at 30 °C in a laundry bag with a liquid detergent without bleach. Fasten buttons before washing and smooth out ties. Do not soak for long, rub, or wring. Remove water by blotting with a towel and dry flat on a level surface, carefully restoring the shape of pieces. Do not tumble dry. Ironing is not recommended; if needed, steam from a distance without pressing the iron. Store folded, do not hang. Before each use, check the security of buttons, ties, and decorative elements.

Дополнительно

Уровень вязания: Master
Рекомендуемый возраст: ~ For an infant approximately from birth to 3 months, estimated height 56–62 cm. Use only under adult supervision due to buttons and long ties.
Время изготовления: ~ 32 часов
Рекомендуемая цена: ~ 16,230.00 рублей
Основной цвет: Plum