Canada Outfit in Adriafil Stella Alpina - Downloadable PDF

Canada Outfit in Adriafil Stella Alpina – Knitted Beret and Gloves Pattern (Free Downloadable PDF)

The Canada Outfit is a coordinating knitwear set designed using Adriafil Stella Alpina yarn, featuring a beret and gloves worked in a richly textured combination of purl stitch and braided cable motifs. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF and is suited to knitters who are comfortable working from a chart and handling cable techniques. The finished pieces have a classic, cosy aesthetic that suits cooler seasons.

Designs Included in This Pattern

Beret

The beret is a structured, close-fitting hat with a finished circumference of 44 cm. It is constructed flat or in the round and features a neat purl stitch edging at the brim before transitioning into the main decorative panel. The design is elegant yet straightforward, making it an appealing project for intermediate knitters looking to practise cable work within a manageable, small-scale project.

• Cast on: 74 stitches to begin
• Brim: Worked in purl stitch for 5 cm to create a clean, rolled or folded edge
• Main body: Stitches are divided as 13 purl stitches, 48 stitches for the braided cable motifs, and a further 13 purl stitches on either side
• Cable panel: 48 stitches are dedicated to the braided motif, worked from a chart included in the PDF
• Crown shaping: Once the work measures 20 cm from the edge (or at the end of the chart), all stitches revert to purl stitch; 9 decreases are then spaced evenly across the crown and repeated every 2 rows for a further 3 times to shape the top of the hat
• Finishing: Remaining stitches are worked in pairs, cast off, and the yarn tail is threaded through the remaining stitches and pulled firmly to close the crown

Gloves

The pattern also includes a pair of gloves designed to coordinate with the beret, completing the Canada Outfit set. The gloves are worked in the same Adriafil Stella Alpina yarn and share the same design language of purl stitch and braided cable detailing, creating a cohesive, polished look across both accessories.

Techniques Used

This pattern draws on a focused set of classic knitting techniques that combine texture and structure. The braided cable motifs are a central feature and require the use of a double-tip cable needle to cross stitches and create the interlocking braid effect. Cable knitting involves temporarily holding a set of stitches to the front or back of the work while knitting the next stitches, then returning to the held stitches — a technique that produces the characteristic raised, rope-like or plaited appearance seen in traditional knitwear.

• Purl stitch – used for the brim, side panels, and crown sections
• Braided cable motif – worked over 48 stitches from a chart, creating the decorative centrepiece of the beret
• Cable needle technique – requires a double-tip cable needle for crossing stitches
• Evenly spaced decreasing – used during crown shaping to reduce stitch count gradually and neatly
• Chart reading – the braided motif is presented in chart form within the PDF

Gauge

The stated gauge is 17 stitches and 23 rows to 10 x 10 cm, measured over the pattern stitches using knitting needles size 5. Achieving the correct gauge is important for matching the stated circumference of 44 cm on the beret, so a tension swatch is recommended before beginning.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil Stella Alpina in wine red, shade no. 48