Arianna Set in Adriafil Rafia - Downloadable PDF

Arianna Set – Free Crochet Pattern in Adriafil Rafia: Bag and Hair Accessory

The Arianna Set is a charming, coordinated crochet collection designed by Adriafil Yarns and worked entirely in their Rafia yarn. The set includes two pieces: a round crocheted bag with decorative ear details and a matching hair accessory built onto a hair band. This is a free downloadable PDF pattern, making it an accessible and budget-friendly project for crochet enthusiasts who enjoy making stylish, handmade accessories. The finished pieces have a playful, summery aesthetic thanks to the use of bold, complementary colours and the natural texture of raffia-style yarn.

Materials and Tools

The entire Arianna Set requires just 75 g of Adriafil Rafia yarn, divided equally across three colours:

• Shocking pink no. 74 – 25 g
• Violet no. 75 – 25 g
• Pink no. 62 – 25 g

Additional materials include a hair band and universal glue for assembling the hair accessory. The recommended tool is a crochet hook size 5.5 mm, which suits the chunky weight of the Rafia yarn and produces a firm, structured fabric ideal for bags and accessories. The stated gauge is 30 stitches and 6 rows over a 10 cm diameter hoop worked with the 5.5 mm hook, so achieving the correct tension is important for the circular shaping of the bag panels.

About Adriafil Rafia Yarn

Adriafil Rafia is a chunky weight yarn with a flat, tape-like construction that mimics the look and feel of natural raffia. It is lightweight yet sturdy, making it particularly well-suited to structured accessories such as bags and hair pieces. Its smooth surface and vibrant colour range allow stitch definition to show clearly, which is especially effective when working the increases and bobble details featured in this pattern.

Design One: The Round Crochet Bag

The bag is the centrepiece of the Arianna Set. It is constructed from two circular panels – a front and a back – worked identically in the round using a centre-out technique. Each panel begins with a small foundation chain closed into a ring, from which stitches are worked outward in expanding rounds to create a flat disc shape. The colour changes from pink no. 62 in the early rounds to shocking pink no. 74 for the outer section, giving the bag a subtle two-tone gradient effect.

Bag Construction and Shaping

Each circular panel is built up over 15 rows, with regular increases distributed throughout to keep the work flat and circular. The increases are achieved by working two double crochets into the same base stitch at evenly spaced intervals. The first six rows are worked in pink no. 62, with the increase pattern gradually expanding the circle. From row seven onward, the yarn changes to shocking pink no. 74, and the increases continue through rows seven to nine. Rows ten through fifteen are worked with one double crochet in each stitch, with just three increases per row to gently continue the shaping. This methodical approach to increasing is a classic technique in circular crochet and ensures a smooth, even disc without puckering or ruffling.

Ear Details

One of the most distinctive features of the Arianna bag is the addition of decorative ears, which give the bag a whimsical, character-inspired silhouette. The ears are worked separately, beginning again from a small chain ring, and are shaped using a combination of increases and short rows worked back and forth rather than in the round. This shift from circular to flat working creates the rounded-triangle ear shape. The ears are worked in pink no. 62 and are attached to the finished bag panels.

Design Two: The Matching Hair Accessory

The second piece in the Arianna Set is a crocheted hair accessory that attaches to a standard hair band using universal glue. This piece coordinates with the bag through the use of the same Adriafil Rafia yarn and colour palette, creating a cohesive