Cherry Zephyr 🍒

A festive children's dress in a ripe-cherry shade with delicate pale-pink accents — very girly. The full skirt is worked in an openwork lace pattern with attractive paneling and a scalloped edge, while the bodice is simple so the texture and silhouette stand out. A pink satin ribbon at the waist and a voluminous flower-brooch add a finished, “layer cake” vibe. Overall the garment looks neat and well-fitting with a pleasing color contrast.

Knitting method and techniques

Combined: knitting (main fabric) + crochet finishing (edging/scallops and decoration).

Materials

• Main yarn: burgundy (likely wool blend/acrylic or cotton), yardage ~250–350 m/100 g — about 220–280 g
• Contrast/trim yarn: pale pink matching tone, similar yardage — about 20–50 g
• Pink satin ribbon ≈15–25 mm wide — 1–1.5 m
• Matching thread for attaching ribbon/flower, sewing needle
• Findings as needed: small button/loop for closure (optional)

Care instructions

Hand wash or gentle machine cycle at 30°C in a laundry bag, using a liquid detergent for wool/delicates. Do not rub the lace or wring — press out water through a towel. Dry flat, arranging the scallops; if needed, perform a light blocking to measurements. Do not press the fabric directly: steam through a damp cloth at a distance, especially carefully around the satin ribbon and flower. Store folded so the skirt does not stretch on a hanger.

Additional

Knitting level: Advanced
Recommended age: ~ Children (approximately 1–3 years; better to confirm by measurements).
Production time: ~ 18 hours
Recommended price: ~ 7,950.00 rubles
Main color: Maroon