Brunico Twin Set in Adriafil Kid Mohair and Virgola - Downloadable PDF

Brunico Twin Set – Knitted Dress and Crochet Bolero in Adriafil Kid Mohair

The Brunico Twin Set is a sophisticated two-piece pattern from Adriafil that combines a knitted dress and a coordinating crochet bolero, designed to be worn together as a classic, elegant ensemble. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is offered completely free of charge, making it an excellent choice for knitters and crocheters looking to expand their wardrobe with a refined, handcrafted set. Sizes covered are 40, 42, and 44.

Materials and Yarn

Both pieces in the twin set are worked using Adriafil Kid Mohair yarn, specified in dark green, shade no. 63. Kid Mohair is a luxuriously fine, lightweight fibre renowned for its exceptional softness, subtle halo, and delicate drape — qualities that make it particularly well suited to elegant garments like dresses and boleros. For this pattern, the yarn is used wound double throughout the knitted dress, which adds warmth, body, and stitch definition while retaining the characteristic lightness of mohair. The total yarn requirement for the dress is 150 g.

• Yarn: Adriafil Kid Mohair, dark green no. 63
• Yarn weight: 3-ply / DK (used double)
• Knitting needles: No. 4½
• Crochet hooks: No. 2.50 and No. 4
• Additional materials: 1 matching button, tapestry needle

The Knitted Dress

Construction and Shaping

The dress is the centrepiece of the twin set and is constructed using traditional flat knitting techniques, worked in separate pieces that are subsequently seamed together. The back piece is cast on with 72, 76, or 82 stitches depending on the chosen size, and the fabric is built up entirely in knit stitch — a straightforward garter stitch fabric that creates a dense, textured surface with excellent drape when worked in Kid Mohair wound double.

Careful attention is given to shaping throughout the dress. Side shaping begins once the work reaches 45, 47, or 49 cm, at which point stitches are decreased at each end every 4 rows, 7 times in total, gradually tapering the silhouette for a flattering fit. The work then continues straight until it reaches 82, 86, or 90 cm, at which point armhole shaping begins. Armholes are formed by casting off stitches at each end every 2 rows, with further decreases repeated 3 or 4 times depending on size. Shoulder shaping is achieved by casting off groups of 7 or 8 stitches at each end over two steps, with the remaining 20, 22, or 24 stitches cast off to form the back neckline.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for accurate sizing. The stated gauge is 17 stitches and 24 rows to 10 × 10 cm, measured over knit stitch using No. 4½ knitting needles with the yarn wound double. Knitters are advised to work a tension swatch before beginning and to adjust needle size as necessary.

Stitches Used – Knitted Dress

• Knit stitch – used throughout the body of the dress for an even, textured fabric

The Crochet Bolero

Overview

The second garment in the Brunico Twin Set is a crochet bolero, designed to layer elegantly over the knitted dress. A bolero is a short, open-fronted jacket that typically ends at or above the waist, adding a layer of sophistication and coverage while allowing the dress beneath to remain the focal point. The bolero is fastened with a single matching button, keeping the closure minimal and refined.

Two crochet hook sizes are called for — No. 2.50 and