Botticelli Twin Set in Adriafil Graphic - Downloadable PDF

Botticelli Twin Set Crochet Pattern in Adriafil Graphic – Downloadable PDF

The Botticelli Twin Set is a charming children's crochet pattern designed for age 6 years, featuring two coordinating pieces worked in Adriafil Graphic chunky yarn in colour no. 89. The set includes a classic crocheted beret complete with an oversized pompom, and a matching jacket, making it a versatile and stylish twin set for young wearers. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is offered free of charge.

About the Yarn and Materials

Both pieces in the Botticelli Twin Set are worked using Adriafil Graphic, a chunky weight yarn that creates a wonderfully textured and cosy fabric. The yarn's self-striping or graphic colour properties in colour no. 89 add visual interest without requiring any colour changes during working. The materials required for the complete twin set are as follows:

• Beret: 100 g of Adriafil Graphic yarn in colour no. 89
• Jacket: 350 g of Adriafil Graphic yarn in colour no. 89
• Crochet hook no. 9 (suitable for chunky weight yarn)
• Tapestry needle for finishing and seaming

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for both pieces to come out at the right size. The stated gauge for this pattern is 8.5 stitches and 10 rows over 10 x 10 cm, worked in double crochet using a crochet hook no. 9. It is always recommended to work a tension swatch before beginning, especially with chunky yarns, as hook size and personal tension can vary significantly between makers.

The Beret – Design and Construction

The Botticelli beret is worked in the round from the centre top outward, a classic construction method for crocheted berets that creates a smooth, circular crown. This top-down approach allows the maker to control the shaping with precision as the piece grows outward.

Construction begins by casting on a chain of 2 stitches, with the first row worked into the second chain from the hook to create the initial 7 double crochet stitches that form the centre of the beret. From there, increases are worked at regular intervals across multiple rows to expand the circle:

• Rows 2, 4, and 6: 6 stitches increased per row
• Rows 3, 5, and 7: 5 stitches increased per row, bringing the total to 40 stitches
• Rows 8 to 16: worked straight without increases or decreases, forming the body of the beret
• Rows 17, 18, and 19: 3 decreases spaced evenly at each row to shape the brim and create a snug fit

Each row ends with 1 single crochet into the beginning stitch, a neat technique that helps close each round cleanly. Once the beret is complete, the yarn is broken off and bound. The finishing touch is a generously sized pompom with a diameter of 11 cm, sewn securely to the top of the beret for a playful, classic look.

Beret – Stitches and Techniques

• Chain stitch – used for the initial cast-on
• Double crochet – the primary stitch used throughout the beret body
• Single crochet – used at the end of each row to close the round
• Increases and decreases – worked in double crochet to shape the crown and brim
• Pompom making – a 11 cm pompom is created separately and sewn on to finish

The Jacket – Design and Construction

The Botticelli jacket is the second piece in this coordinating twin set,