Pink Set in Adriafil Doppio Ritorto 8/3=5 - Downloadable PDF

Pink Set in Adriafil Doppio Ritorto 8/3=5 — Knitted Jacket and Crocheted Dress Pattern

This downloadable PDF pattern from Adriafil presents a coordinating Pink Set consisting of two garments: a knitted jacket and a crocheted dress. Both pieces are worked in Adriafil Doppio Ritorto 8/3=5, a cobweb-weight yarn, in a single colourway — pink no. 03. The result is a delicate, lightweight matching set sized for a size 40 figure. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF, making it an accessible project for knitters and crocheters who enjoy fine-yarn construction and intricate stitch detailing.

Materials Required

The full set requires a total of 750 g of Adriafil Doppio Ritorto 8/3=5 in pink no. 03, divided as follows:

• 300 g for the jacket
• 450 g for the dress

Additional tools needed include:

• Knitting needles size 2.5 mm (no. 2½) for the jacket sections worked flat
• Crochet hook size 2.00 mm (no. 2.00) for the fancy stitch motifs and crochet finishing
• A tapestry needle for seaming and finishing

Yarn: Adriafil Doppio Ritorto 8/3=5

Adriafil Doppio Ritorto 8/3=5 is a cobweb-weight yarn, meaning it is exceptionally fine and lightweight. This yarn weight is well suited to delicate garments with intricate stitch patterns, as it produces a refined, airy fabric with excellent stitch definition. Working with cobweb-weight yarn requires patience and attention to gauge, but the finished fabric has an elegant, heirloom quality. The yarn's fine ply construction makes it ideal for both the structured knitted sections of the jacket and the decorative crochet motifs of the dress.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for this pattern, particularly given the fine yarn weight. Two separate gauges are specified:

• Knitting gauge: 10 x 10 cm in stock stitch on 2.5 mm needles = 36 stitches and 52 rows
• Crochet gauge: 10 x 10 cm in fancy stitch on a 2.00 mm hook = 5½ motifs and 15 rows

These gauges reflect the density achievable with cobweb-weight yarn on fine tools, producing a fabric that is lightweight yet well-defined.

The Jacket

Construction and Shaping

The jacket is constructed using flat knitting on 2.5 mm needles. The back piece begins with a cast-on of 130 stitches and is worked throughout in stock stitch. Careful shaping is built into the pattern to create a fitted silhouette:

• Side decreases: 1 stitch decreased on each side every 14 rows, 5 times
• Side increases: 1 stitch increased on each side every 20 rows, twice, once the work measures 21 cm
• Armhole shaping: begins at 28 cm, with bind-offs worked every 2 rows on each side
• Shoulder shaping: worked once the armhole section measures 21 cm

This structured shaping creates a tailored fit through the waist and bust, typical of a classic fitted jacket silhouette.

Stitches Used in the Jacket

• Stock stitch — the primary fabric stitch, formed by alternating knit and purl rows when worked flat; creates a smooth, classic surface ideal for showcasing fine yarn
• Chain stitch — used as a decorative or finishing element within