Cardigan Pink Heather 🌸

A delicate pink doll cardigan charms with an openwork texture and a neat closure of four mother-of-pearl buttons. The elongated silhouette, V-neck, and relaxed sleeves are well proportioned for a doll. Stitches are generally even, the button bands are finished cleanly, although the lace looks slightly loose in places. A tiny lilac fairy held by the doll supports the fairytale mood of the composition, and the autumnal decor provides a warm background. The work gives a professional impression, but the monochrome palette and familiar construction make the design elegant rather than original.

Метод вязания и техники

The cardigan was most likely knitted with knitting needles in flat rows from the bottom up using thin yarn. The main fabric is built from a combination of knit and purl stitches with vertical lace columns. Texture is formed by yarn overs and decreases worked together with right- or left-leaning slants. Denser columns run between lace sections to stabilize the miniature fabric and emphasize the elongated silhouette. The fronts and back may have been worked as a single piece to the armholes, after which the pieces were separated and finished individually. The V-neck shaping is formed by even decreases along the edges of the fronts. Shoulder sections are joined with a seam or by binding off stitches simultaneously from both needles. Sleeves have a simple set-in or slightly dropped construction; the photo shows a small ease allowance necessary for easy dressing of the doll. The front bands are worked in a firmer stitch pattern, close to garter stitch or a small seed stitch. One band has four buttonholes placed fairly evenly. Selvedge stitches are handled neatly, though the lace fabric would benefit from more careful blocking: it will open the yarn overs and even out the vertical repeats. Finishing includes weaving in ends, sewing on miniature buttons, and a gentle wet-block without stretching the bands. The project requires confident skills with decreases, yarn overs, reading charts, and fitting at a small scale.

Материалы

• Thin blended yarn in soft pink, likely cotton-acrylic, about 25–35 g
• Knitting needles approximately 1.5–2.0 mm
• Four miniature mother-of-pearl buttons in a pink-lilac shade
• Thin strong thread for sewing buttons
• Tapestry needle with a blunt tip for assembly and weaving in ends

Инструкции по уходу

Hand wash separately from the doll at no more than 30 °C with a mild detergent for delicates. Do not rub, wring, or soak for a long time. After rinsing, blot the cardigan with a towel, shape the lace, and dry flat on a small template, preserving the shape of the bands and sleeves. Do not use bleach or tumble dry. If needed, steam from the wrong side through a cloth without pressing the iron onto the fabric. Store buttoned or laid flat away from direct sunlight; periodically check the attachment of the buttons.

Дополнительно

Уровень вязания: Master
Рекомендуемый возраст: ~ Suitable for children 6+ for imaginative play with dolls, and for adult collectors; small buttons require careful handling.
Время изготовления: ~ 8 часов
Рекомендуемая цена: ~ 3,480.00 рублей
Основной цвет: Plum