Net Cardigan in Adriafil Kid Mohair and Odeon - Downloadable PDF

Net Cardigan in Adriafil Kid Mohair and Odeon – Free Crochet PDF Pattern

This elegant crochet cardigan pattern combines two distinctive Adriafil yarns to create a lightweight, open-weave garment with a luxurious texture and a warm, golden-beige colour palette. The design is available as a free downloadable PDF and is sized for a size 44 fit. The pairing of a fine mohair yarn with a heavier decorative yarn gives the finished piece a delicate yet structured appearance, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for a range of occasions.

Yarns and Materials Used

The pattern calls for two specific Adriafil yarns used together to achieve the characteristic drape and halo of the finished cardigan:

• Adriafil Kid Mohair in Beige No. 74 – 100 g required. This is a 3-ply weight fine mohair yarn that contributes a soft, airy halo and warmth without added bulk.
• Adriafil Odeon in Gold No. 41 – 200 g required. This 4-ply weight yarn adds body, structure, and a rich golden shimmer to the fabric.

The two yarns are worked together or in combination throughout the pattern to create the net fabric's distinctive look. Additional materials required include:

• A 4 mm crochet hook
• 1 button for the cardigan fastening
• A tapestry needle for finishing and seaming

Techniques and Construction

This cardigan is constructed using crochet techniques throughout, with the main fabric created using a specialised open-mesh structure known as ribbon netting stitch. This is a classic filet-style crochet technique that produces an elegant net or grid-like fabric with excellent drape – ideal for a lightweight cardigan designed to be worn as a layer.

The ribbon netting stitch is worked over a foundation chain in multiples of 2 plus 1, and each row is worked both forward and back. Understanding the structure of the stitch is key to achieving an even fabric:

• Empty squares in the net are formed by working: 1 treble, 1 chain, slip 1 chain, repeated across, ending with 1 treble.
• Full squares are created by working: 1 treble on the treble below, 1 treble in the loop or on the next treble, repeated across, ending with 1 treble.
• Multiple adjacent full squares follow specific treble counts: 2 adjacent full squares = 5 trebles; 3 adjacent full squares = 7 trebles; 4 adjacent full squares = 9 trebles, and so on.
• Each row begins with 4 turning chains, which replace the initial treble of the row.
• The last treble of every row is worked into the 4th chain of the turning chain from the row below.

Shaping and Decreases

The pattern includes specific instructions for shaping the cardigan through decreases worked within the ribbon netting stitch structure. These are handled carefully to maintain the integrity of the net fabric:

• To decrease one square at the beginning of a row: work 4 chains, slip the next chain, work 1 treble on the next double crochet, then continue in ribbon netting stitch as established.
• To decrease one square at the end of a row: work 1 unclosed treble on the third-to-last stitch, slip the chain or next treble, then work 1 unclosed treble on the 4th turning chain of the previous row, joining both unclosed trebles together to complete the decrease.

These shaping techniques allow the cardigan to be tailored with neat, structured edges while preserving the open-mesh character of the fabric throughout.

Stitches Used

The following crochet stitches are referenced in this pattern:

• Chain stitch – used for the foundation chain and as part of the ribbon netting stitch structure