Tulip Set in Adriafil Point & Regina - Downloadable PDF

Tulip Set Knitting Pattern in Adriafil Point and Regina – Free Downloadable PDF

The Tulip Set is a coordinated knitwear collection from Adriafil featuring two garments designed to be worn together: a sweater (pullover) and a skirt. This free downloadable PDF pattern is worked in Adriafil Point and Adriafil Regina yarns, combining a rich textured stitch with elegant colorwork to create a stylish, wearable set suitable for a range of sizes.

Yarns and Materials

The pattern calls for two specific Adriafil yarns used in combination to achieve the finished look:

• Adriafil Point yarn – 300 g in brown, shade no. 57 (the primary yarn used throughout both garments)
• Adriafil Regina yarn – 50 g in orange, shade no. 35 (used as an accent yarn)
• Needles: Size no. 5 knitting needles
• Tapestry needle for finishing and seaming

Both yarns fall within the aran weight category, making them suitable for needles in this range and producing a fabric with good stitch definition and warmth. The combination of the brown Point yarn as the base and the orange Regina yarn as a contrast creates a striking autumnal palette that ties the two garments together as a cohesive set.

Sizing

The Tulip Set is offered in three sizes:

• IT 40 / US 6 / UK S
• IT 42 / US 8 / UK M
• IT 44 / US 10 / UK L

Size adjustments for the larger sizes are achieved by working additional edge stitches on each side of the main pattern pieces, making the sizing system straightforward to follow.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the finished garments to match the intended measurements. The pattern specifies:

• 15 stitches and 24 rows over 10 x 10 cm, worked in buttonhole stitch using size no. 5 needles and the Point yarn

Knitters are advised to work a tension swatch before beginning and adjust needle size if necessary to achieve this gauge accurately.

Pattern Stitches and Techniques

The Tulip Set uses two primary stitch patterns, each contributing to the texture and visual interest of the finished pieces:

Knitted Stitch

Knitted stitch (also known as stocking stitch or stockinette) is one of the most fundamental techniques in knitting. It is formed by knitting all stitches on right-side rows and purling all stitches on wrong-side rows when worked flat, producing a smooth face on one side and a ridged texture on the reverse. In this pattern, it is used in combination with the buttonhole stitch to create contrast in texture across the garments.

Buttonhole Stitch

The buttonhole stitch is the primary decorative stitch used throughout the Tulip Set. In this pattern, it is worked over a repeat of 14 stitches plus 5, following a dedicated chart included in the PDF. This stitch creates an open, lace-like texture that gives the garments their distinctive character. The chart-based approach allows knitters to visualize the stitch placement clearly across each row, and the repeat is consistent enough to be memorized after a few rows of practice.

The Sweater (Pullover)

The sweater is constructed in separate flat pieces that are seamed together. The construction follows a classic set-in sleeve method, with careful shaping at the sides, armholes, and sleeves to create a fitted, tailored silhouette.

Back

The back is cast on with 61 (65–69) stitches using size no. 5 needles and worked in buttonhole stitch following the chart. Waist shaping is incorporated through a series of decreases and increases: