Marianna Twin Set in Adriafil Cheope and Swing - Downloadable PDF

Marianna Twin Set Crochet Pattern in Adriafil Cheope and Swing – Free Downloadable PDF

The Marianna Twin Set is a beautiful coordinated crochet beach set designed for warm weather, featuring two complementary pieces: a crocheted bikini top and a crocheted pareo (wrap skirt). This free downloadable PDF pattern is published using Adriafil yarns and is sized as a one-size fit corresponding to IT 40/42 / US 6–8 / UK S/M. The twin set is perfect for beachwear, holidays, and summer styling, combining delicate open lacework with a tactile loop stitch texture for a bohemian, resort-ready aesthetic.

The Pareo (Wrap Skirt)

What Is Being Made

The pareo is a crocheted wrap skirt designed to be worn as a beach cover-up. It is worked in a single piece, making construction straightforward and seam-free. The resulting fabric is open and airy, ideal for layering over a swimsuit.

Techniques and Construction

The pareo is constructed by working a foundation chain of 108 stitches and then building the fabric row by row using a distinctive loop stitch pattern. The loop stitch creates elongated, decorative loops across the surface of the fabric, giving the pareo a fringed or textured appearance that is both eye-catching and lightweight. Detailed loop stitch working instructions are included within the pattern PDF.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch – used for the foundation chain and as part of the lace pattern repeats
• Double crochet – used as anchor stitches within the loop stitch pattern
• Loop stitch – the primary decorative stitch, worked across the rows to create the signature textured effect

Stitch Pattern Detail

The loop stitch pattern is worked as follows: Row 1 begins with 1 double crochet, followed by a repeat of 7 chain stitches, skip 4 chains, 1 double crochet. Row 2 continues with 7 chains and 1 double crochet into each successive loop, with 4 chains used at turning points. This creates a flowing, net-like mesh interspersed with the tactile loop texture.

Gauge

The gauge for the pareo is 3 loops and 5 rows to 10 x 10 cm using a 4.00 mm crochet hook, measured in the loop stitch pattern.

Materials

• Yarn: Adriafil Swing, colour no. 81 – 100 g required
• Hook: Crochet hook size 4.00 mm
• Yarn weight: Aran weight

The Bikini Top

What Is Being Made

The bikini top is a crocheted two-cup swimwear top, worked to coordinate with the pareo. It features a more structured construction thanks to the inclusion of cup padding, making it suitable for wear as a functional swimwear piece as well as a decorative beach accessory.

Techniques and Construction

The bikini panties section is worked starting from the crotch, a common construction method in crocheted swimwear that allows the shaping to radiate outward naturally. The top uses a combination of open lacework stitches to create a delicate, feminine fabric. The use of Adriafil Cheope in white as the primary yarn gives the bikini a clean, classic look, while Adriafil Swing in colour no. 81 is incorporated as an accent yarn to tie the two pieces of the twin set together visually.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch – foundational and structural throughout
• Double crochet – used for firm, close-worked sections
• Half treble crochet – a key stitch used throughout the bikini fabric