Sleeping Set in Adriafil Uno a Ritorto 25 - Downloadable PDF

Sleeping Set in Adriafil Uno a Ritorto 25 – Free Crochet Pattern for Blanket Trim and Cushion Lace

This free downloadable PDF pattern by Adriafil presents a delicate Sleeping Set, a coordinated collection of crochet lace edgings and decorative trims designed to embellish blankets, throws, and cushions. The design centres on an intricate lace construction built from individual leaf motifs that are joined together and finished with a petal edge, creating a beautifully feminine and heirloom-quality decorative border suitable for nursery sets, bedding accessories, and soft furnishings.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a lace trim or edging intended to decorate items such as blankets, throws, and cushions. The lace is constructed from repeated leaf motifs that are joined in the final row and completed with a horizontally worked petal border. The finished lace measures 5.5 cm in height, making it a refined yet substantial decorative edge. The coordinated nature of the set means the same lace design can be applied consistently across multiple pieces to create a matching sleeping or nursery set.

Design Details and Construction

Each leaf motif begins with a foundation chain of 16 stitches, which is formed into a loop using a single crochet. Within that loop, 30 double crochets are worked to establish the base of the leaf shape. The motif is then built up over six rows of forward and return working, with the leaf tip defined by a pair of treble crochets at the central point. The individual leaves are then joined together in the last row, and the entire piece is completed with a petal edge worked horizontally along the length of the joined motifs.

This style of construction — working individual motifs and joining them as you go — is a classic technique in fine crochet lace making. It allows the crafter to build up a length of edging to any desired measurement, making the pattern highly adaptable for projects of varying sizes.

Row-by-Row Structure of the Leaf Motif

• Foundation: A chain of 16 stitches formed into a loop, with 30 double crochets worked into the loop to create the leaf base.
• Row 1: A sequence of treble crochets separated by 2-chain spaces with skipped base stitches, repeated six times on each side, with 2 trebles worked at the tip to define the leaf point.
• Row 2: One double crochet worked into each stitch and chain space below, with 3 double crochets worked between the 2 trebles at the tip to maintain the leaf shape.
• Rows 3, 4, 5, and 6: One raised double crochet worked into each stitch below, with 3 double crochets at the tip, continuing to build the three-dimensional texture of the leaf surface.
• Final joining row and petal edge: Motifs are joined together and finished with a horizontally worked petal border to complete the lace trim.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs a range of traditional fine crochet lace techniques that make it suitable for confident beginners and intermediate crochet enthusiasts who enjoy detailed, repetitive stitch work. Key techniques include:

• Working in the round to establish the leaf base within a foundation loop
• Forward and return row construction to build the leaf shape
• Raised stitch technique: the raised double crochet is achieved by inserting the hook only into the back yarn of the base stitch, creating a textured, ridged surface that adds dimension to the leaf motif
• Motif joining worked during the final row rather than sewn together separately
• Horizontal petal edging to finish and frame the completed lace strip
• Chain space lacework using skipped stitches and chain bridges to create the open, airy quality characteristic of fine crochet lace

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – used for the foundation chain and for creating lace spaces throughout
• Single crochet (sc)