Raspberry Fairy 🌸

A raspberry-pink dress for a collectible doll turns the look into a true floral fantasy. The fitted bodice with lacey lanes smoothly flows into a very full multicolored skirt, decorated with pronounced eyelets and a contrasting plum stripe. The wavy hem opens beautifully in the round, and a thin tie belt emphasizes the waist. The palette from pearl-pink to fuchsia and eggplant works well with the doll's accessories. The piece is festive and technically confident, although some individual stitches and the edge could benefit from more even tension.

Метод вязания и техники

Judging by the fabric structure, the dress is knitted with needles from the bottom up or as separate constructional sections with subsequent joining. The skirt begins from a wide circumference and is formed by alternating stockinette, lace rows and color stripes. The wavy silhouette is created by a large number of stitches, yarn-over pattern repeats with paired decreases, and gradual narrowing of the fabric toward the waist. The lower edge is outlined with a narrow contrasting plum band; visually this is a few rows of garter stitch, stockinette with bind-off, or a neat crochet edging. A pronounced dark stripe with elongated lace motifs is used in the midsection. Transitions between shades are made horizontally, without complex intarsia. The waist is shaped by decreases and supplemented with a knitted cord tie threaded through the eyelet lace row. This technique both adjusts the fit and decoratively emphasizes the silhouette. The bodice is knit more tightly, mostly in stockinette, with vertical lace lanes of yarn-overs and decreases. The armholes are finished with short integrated cap sleeves. The neckline is round with a shallow depth; likely there is an opening or closure at the back to accommodate the doll's larger head. Color sections may be made with space-dyed yarn or several close shades. Tension is generally stable, but larger stitches appear in the lace areas, so careful blocking by repeats is required after washing.

Материалы

• Medium-weight blended yarn, likely wool with acrylic or soft acrylic, pearl-pink — about 20–25 g
• Blended pink yarn — about 15–20 g
• Fuchsia shade yarn — about 15 g
• Dark plum yarn for stripe, belt and edging — about 8–10 g
• Circular or double-pointed needles approximately 3–4 mm
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and making joins
• If a back closure is used — a miniature snap, button or thin Velcro

Инструкции по уходу

Gentle hand wash separately from the doll in 25–30 °C (77–86 °F) water. Use a small amount of liquid wool or delicate detergent, do not soak longer than 10 minutes and avoid rubbing the lace areas. Rinse in water of the same temperature to prevent distortion. Do not wring: gently press the dress between towels, arrange the scallops of the hem, and dry flat in shape away from radiators and direct sunlight. Do not tumble dry. If needed, steam through a damp cloth without applying pressure, avoiding direct contact between the iron soleplate and the fabric. Store flat; keep snaps and decorative closures fastened to prevent snags.

Дополнительно

Уровень вязания: Master
Рекомендуемый возраст: ~ For collectors and children over 8 years old under adult supervision; long ties and possible small closures are not suitable for toddlers.
Время изготовления: ~ 18 часов
Рекомендуемая цена: ~ 7,950.00 рублей
Основной цвет: Pale Violet Red