Turquoise Young Sailor ⚓

A fresh nautical set for a reborn doll combines a bright turquoise with a snow-white base. The ensemble includes a beret, a short-sleeved cardigan with a textured lower section, shorts and booties with lace trim and a decorative ship wheel. Striped trims tie the pieces into a cohesive look, while neat buttons and ties add functionality. The work looks very even and professionally finished; particularly successful are the clean fit, expressive texture and consistency of details. The only minor improvements possible are the symmetry of the plackets and tidiness of a few decoration attachment points.

Метод вязания и техники

The set is worked mainly with knitting needles using a smooth, medium-thin yarn. The white areas of the cardigan and shorts are worked in stockinette: knit stitches on right-side rows and purl stitches on wrong-side rows. The turquoise-and-white stripes are formed by sequential color changes without complex intarsia or Fair Isle work. Edges of the sleeves, legs and beret are finished with a ribbing likely 1×1, which ensures a neat fit on the doll. The cardigan has a wrap/front-opening construction with plackets and a closure using small buttons. The lower turquoise section is decorated with a textured motif resembling a combination of cables, knit stitch columns and a purl background. For that pattern stitches are crossed using a cable/auxiliary needle, keeping equal spacing between crossings. Knitted ties are provided at the sides. The neckline is shaped with gradual decreases, and the short sleeves are set in neatly without noticeable bulky seams. The beret is worked in the round: after the striped band, even increases are made for volume, then symmetric decreases toward the crown. The shorts also have a circular or minimally seamed construction with a worked gusset and an elastic rib at the waist. The booties, judging by the dense texture, are crocheted with single crochet stitches: first an oval sole, then the walls and toe with decreases. The upper is finished with a white stripe, a lace frill, a cord and a decorative ship wheel. After assembly the pieces received a light wet-heat finishing, which makes the fabric lie flat and helps the garments hold their shape.

Материалы

• Smooth baby yarn in white, likely cotton or a cotton blend, 160–200 m/50 g — about 70–90 g
• Smooth baby yarn in turquoise of similar weight — about 60–80 g
• Circular or double-pointed knitting needles approximately 2–3 mm
• Crochet hook approximately 2–2.5 mm for booties, cords and trims
• Small white plastic buttons — about 4–5 pcs.
• White synthetic lace — about 30–40 cm
• Decorative ship wheel embellishments — 2 pcs.
• Sewing thread in matching color and a needle for assembly and attaching hardware

Инструкции по уходу

Gentle hand wash recommended at 25–30 °C in water with a mild detergent for delicate items. Fasten the buttons, remove the set from the doll and wash turquoise and white pieces without prolonged soaking. Do not rub, wring or use bleach. After rinsing, gently blot with a towel, reshape and dry flat away from radiators and direct sunlight. If needed, steam through a damp cloth from a distance, avoiding pressing the iron onto textured motifs, lace and plastic decorations. Store the set clean, fastened and protected from dust; do not tie the cords tightly for long periods to avoid deformation.

Дополнительно

Уровень вязания: Master
Рекомендуемый возраст: ~ For collectors and adult owners of reborn dolls; as a play set — children over 6 years old only under supervision due to small buttons and decorative parts.
Время изготовления: ~ 21 часов
Рекомендуемая цена: ~ 10,430.00 рублей
Основной цвет: Dark Turquoise