Carmela Set in Adriafil Floppy - Downloadable PDF

Carmela Set in Adriafil Floppy – Free Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

The Carmela Set is a stylish two-piece knitting and crochet pattern by Adriafil, worked in their lightweight Floppy DK-weight yarn. The set comprises a fitted skirt and a coordinating top, both designed to be made in the same yarn colorway — turquoise no. 83 — creating a cohesive, summery ensemble. This pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF and is sized to fit Italian sizes 40–44 (US 6–10, UK S–M–L), making it accessible to a range of body types.

About the Carmela Skirt

The skirt is the foundational piece of the Carmela Set. It is knitted flat in sections and shaped through careful decreasing to create a flattering, tailored silhouette. The construction combines both knitting needles and a crochet hook, blending knitted body panels with decorative crochet edging for a refined finish.

Materials for the Skirt

• Yarn: 250 g of Adriafil Floppy in turquoise no. 83
• Knitting needles: 3.5 mm (no. 3½)
• Crochet hook: 3.00 mm
• Additional materials: elastic thread, tapestry needle

Techniques and Stitches Used – Skirt

The skirt draws on both knitting and crochet techniques, making it an excellent project for crafters who enjoy working across both disciplines. The main body is worked in knitted stitch (garter stitch), which creates a firm, textured fabric well suited to a structured skirt shape. Shaping is achieved through side decreases worked at regular intervals — specifically, one stitch decreased on each side every ten rows, repeated six times — giving the skirt its gently tapered fit.

The decorative crochet elements introduce beautiful textural contrast. The fan stitch is a key feature, worked over a multiple of five stitches plus two, and creates an elegant, lace-like pattern through a combination of treble crochet clusters separated by chain spaces. This stitch is repeated across multiple rows to build up the fan motif, which is ideal for hem or border detailing. Additional crochet stitches used include:

• Chain stitch – used as a foundation and within the fan stitch pattern
• Single crochet – for neat, firm edging
• Double crochet – for transitional rows and structure
• Treble crochet – the primary stitch within the fan pattern
• Reverse stitch – worked from left to right in the same manner as double crochet, creating a distinctive corded edging effect

Gauge – Skirt

The stated gauge is 22 stitches and 30 rows over 10 × 10 cm worked in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm needles. Achieving this gauge is important for ensuring the skirt fits correctly across the intended size range.

Construction Notes – Skirt

The back of the skirt begins with a cast-on of 110 (114–118) stitches on 3.5 mm needles and is worked upward in knitted stitch. Once the piece reaches 32 (33–34) cm in length, side shaping begins with decreases every ten rows. The elastic thread is incorporated into the waistband to provide a comfortable, adjustable fit — a practical detail that makes the skirt wearable across a range of sizes within each size bracket.

About the Carmela Top

The top is the second garment in the Carmela Set, designed to coordinate seamlessly with the skirt when worked in the same Adriafil Floppy yarn. Like the skirt, it combines knitting and crochet techniques, and the same palette of stitches is employed to maintain visual harmony across both pieces. The fan stitch, decorative crochet edgings, and knitted stitch