Dragon Fruit — Creation
In Vietnam, it's called thanh long—the dragon fruit. Its plant climbs, wrapping itself around tree trunks, as if seeking to reach something higher.
And when you open the fruit, you discover flesh of an intense, almost unreal pink, contrasting with the green and red rind. This is where Pitaya comes from—from this surprise, from this color that asserts itself when you no longer expect it.
The construction plays on alternation: horizontal bands in a wave stitch, intense fuchsia and pale pink, which echo and temper each other. The wave stitch is not a flat stitch—it undulates slightly, creating a lively texture that catches the light differently depending on the angle.
Fuchsia alone would be too much. Pale pink alone would be too demure.
Together, they find exactly the right balance: vibrant without being garish, soft without being bland.
The yarn is a blend of viscose and polyester—fluid, slightly shiny, with that soft drape that gives the piece its comfortable oversized character.
The cut is generous, with a round neck and short cap sleeves.
Pitaya is worn with white jeans or linen shorts for days when you just want color and lightness.
A pink that doesn't ask to be noticed.
It asserts itself, just as dragon fruit asserts itself on the plate.
Entirely hand-crocheted in my French workshop.
Exclusive Cachalabibi creation — Unique piece, only one in the world.