Melissa Sahariana Jacket in Adriafil Nature - Downloadable PDF

Melissa Sahariana Jacket in Adriafil Nature

What Is Being Made

The Melissa Sahariana Jacket is a tailored crochet jacket designed in a classic silhouette, available in size IT 42 (44-46), US 8 (10-12), and UK L (L-XL). This downloadable PDF pattern provides complete instructions for constructing a structured jacket with shaped sides, armholes, and a finished edge detail.

Yarn and Materials

This project uses Adriafil Nature yarn, an aran weight yarn requiring a total of 750 grams. The colorway consists of 700 grams of cream (color no. 11) as the primary color and 50 grams of green (color no. 33) for accent details. A 3.50mm crochet hook and a tapestry needle with rounded tip are required to complete the project.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques

The Melissa Sahariana Jacket employs fundamental crochet stitches to create its structured fabric and finished appearance:

• Chain stitch: Used to establish the foundation and cast-on edges for the garment pieces
• Single crochet: A basic stitch incorporated into the pattern construction
• Double crochet: The primary stitch used throughout the body of the jacket, creating the main fabric texture and drape
• Crab stitch: Worked from left to right like a double crochet, this stitch is used to create a decorative and textured finished edge

Pattern Construction and Shaping

The jacket is constructed using strategic shaping techniques to create a fitted silhouette. The back piece begins with a chain cast-on of 67 (72-76) stitches worked in double crochet from the second chain. Side shaping is achieved through decreases at the ends: one stitch decreased every 8 rows twice, then one stitch decreased every 6 rows twice. Waist shaping occurs when the work measures 26 (28-30) centimeters from the beginning, with increases at the ends of one stitch every 6 rows twice, then one stitch every 4 rows twice. Armhole shaping is worked when the piece measures 41 (43-45) centimeters from the beginning by binding off stitches at the ends every 2 rows in a graduated sequence: 3 stitches, 2 stitches, and 1 stitch, repeated 4 times.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 15 stitches and 16 rows per 10x10 centimeters using a 3.50mm crochet hook in double crochet stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit and finished garment dimensions across all three available sizes.

Pattern Format

This is a free downloadable PDF pattern that provides complete working instructions for constructing the Melissa Sahariana Jacket using Adriafil Nature yarn in aran weight.