Apricot Set in Adriafil Cheope - Downloadable PDF

Apricot Set in Adriafil Cheope – Crochet Pattern Summary

This downloadable PDF from Adriafil contains crochet patterns for a coordinating two-piece summer set called the "Apricot Set", worked in Adriafil Cheope yarn in the signature apricot colourway (colour no. 39). The set consists of two separate garments: a pair of shorts and a bikini, both sized for a size 40 and crocheted using a 3.00 mm crochet hook. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF, making it an accessible project for crocheters who enjoy making their own warm-weather wardrobe pieces.

About the Yarn – Adriafil Cheope

Adriafil Cheope is a DK weight yarn, and its properties make it well suited to warm-weather accessories and garments. The pattern calls for the yarn in apricot, colour no. 39, giving both pieces a cohesive, sun-kissed aesthetic. A tapestry needle is also required for finishing and weaving in ends on both garments.

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for both pieces to fit as intended. The stated gauge for this pattern is:

• 24 stitches and 13 rows over a 10 x 10 cm swatch
• Worked in treble crochet using a 3.00 mm crochet hook

Crocheters are encouraged to work a tension swatch before beginning, as even small variations in gauge can significantly affect the fit of wearable items such as shorts and swimwear.

The Shorts

Materials for the Shorts

• 150 g of Adriafil Cheope in apricot no. 39
• 3.00 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle

Construction and Techniques

The shorts are constructed beginning from the right leg, which is worked first before joining to form the full garment. The process begins by casting on a foundation chain of 136 stitches, with the main fabric worked in treble crochet starting from the 4th chain on the hook. This method of beginning treble crochet from the 4th chain is a standard technique that accounts for the turning chain height.

After completing 5 rows of treble crochet, shaping for the crutch begins. This shaping is achieved through a series of stepped decreases on each side of the leg:

• Standing off (casting off) over 7 stitches on each side
• Then over 2 stitches on each side
• Followed by decreasing 1 treble crochet every row, 5 times

Once the right leg shaping is complete, all stitches are stood off. The left leg is then worked in the same manner. After both legs are complete, the crocheter continues working across all stitches to form the body of the shorts, joining the two legs into a single seamless fabric. This construction technique is common in crocheted shorts and trousers, allowing for a well-fitted crutch area without the need for complex seaming.

Pattern Stitches Used in the Shorts

• Chain stitch – used for the foundation chain and turning chains
• Single crochet – used for edging and finishing details
• Double crochet – used as part of the stitch vocabulary
• Treble crochet – the primary stitch used throughout the main fabric

The Bikini

Materials for the Bikini

• 100 g of Adriafil Cheope in apric