Sarah Dress and Scarf in Adriafil Coyote - Downloadable PDF

Sarah Dress and Scarf Knitting Pattern in Adriafil Coyote – Free Downloadable PDF

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Adriafil presents the "Sarah" Dress and Scarf, a coordinated set worked in the brand's signature Coyote yarn. The pattern delivers a relaxed yet textured aesthetic, combining classic ribbing with the rustic charm of moss stitch to create a wearable, cosy dress alongside a complementary scarf. The design is available in multiple sizes, making it a versatile project for knitters looking to craft a complete, fashion-forward outfit.

The Sarah Dress

What Is Being Made

The Sarah Dress is a full-length or midi-length knitted garment featuring set-in or drop sleeves with integrated sleeve shaping, a shaped neckline on both the front and back, and a substantial ribbed collar worked in a contrasting colour. The pattern includes instructions for three sizes, with shoulder bind-offs ranging from 19, 22, and 25 stitches respectively, allowing for a tailored fit across a range of body measurements.

Construction and Shaping

The dress is constructed in separate pieces — a back and a front — which are then seamed together. Key construction details include:

• Back piece: Ribbing is worked until the piece measures 40 cm, after which the fabric transitions into Moss stitch for the remainder of the body.
• Sleeve shaping: At 50 cm of total length, increases of 7 × 1 stitch are worked at both edges every 6 rows to shape the sleeves.
• Back neckline shaping: At 68–69–70 cm (depending on size), the centre 16 stitches are bound off and each side is finished separately, with a further 1 × 8 stitch bind-off on the second row at the neck edge.
• Front neckline shaping: The front neckline begins earlier, at 63–64–65 cm, with the centre 12 stitches bound off. The shaping continues with graduated bind-offs of 1 × 3, 2 × 2, and 3 × 1 stitch every 2 rows, creating a more scooped and refined neckline than the back.
• Shoulders: Both front and back shoulders are bound off at the same length to ensure a clean, even seam.

Finishing and Collar

Assembly and finishing are an important part of the Sarah Dress construction. One shoulder seam is sewn first, then stitches are picked up around the neck edge to work the collar. Specifically:

• 76 stitches are picked up along the full neck edge using purple yarn — a deliberate contrast colour detail that adds a striking visual accent to the finished garment.
• The collar is worked in Ribbing 2 until it measures 12 cm, then bound off in pattern.
• The second shoulder seam and the collar seam are then sewn to complete the neckline.
• For the armholes, 56–58–60 stitches are picked up over 40–42–44 cm, with the shoulder seam positioned at the centre of the armhole pick-up.

Stitches Used

The Sarah Dress employs a thoughtful combination of classic knitting stitches that work beautifully together in a chunky-weight yarn:

• Ribbing 1: Used for the lower body section, providing elasticity and a neat, structured appearance for the first 40 cm of the garment.
• Moss Stitch (Seed Stitch): The main body stitch above the ribbing, creating a dense, textured fabric with excellent drape and visual interest. Moss stitch alternates knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence so that knit stitches sit above purls and vice versa, producing a bumpy, tactile surface that is ideal for outerwear and dresses.