Selena Twin Set in Adriafil Rafia - Downloadable PDF

Selena Twin Set Crochet Pattern in Adriafil Rafia – Downloadable PDF

The Selena Twin Set is a free, downloadable crochet pattern by Adriafil that includes two coordinating accessories: a structured handbag and a matching beret. Both pieces are worked in Adriafil Rafia in the colourway mélange blue no. 20, creating a cohesive, stylish set with a natural, summery texture. The pattern is suitable for crocheters who are comfortable working with multiple stitch types and shaping techniques.

The Bag

Overview and Dimensions

The bag is the larger of the two projects, requiring 200g of Adriafil Rafia mélange blue no. 20. The finished bag measures 32 x 26 cm, making it a practical everyday tote or handbag size. The construction uses a combination of stitch patterns to create surface texture and visual interest across the body of the bag.

Materials

• Yarn: Adriafil Rafia, mélange blue no. 20 – 200g
• Hook: Crochet hook no. 4.50
• Additional materials: Balls of cotton wool (used as internal structure or stuffing for handles or base shaping)

Stitches and Techniques

The bag is worked using a variety of crochet stitches that combine to produce a richly textured fabric. The alternating row pattern — working one row in double crochet followed by one row in treble crochet — forms the main body fabric and gives the bag a firm, structured drape well suited to Adriafil Rafia, a chunky-weight yarn with natural straw-like qualities.

• Chain stitch – used for foundation and construction
• Single crochet – used for edging and joining sections
• Double crochet – alternated with treble crochet throughout the main fabric
• Treble crochet – alternated with double crochet to build texture
• Raised treble crochet – worked by inserting the hook exclusively at the back of the stitch below, creating a pronounced three-dimensional ridge on the fabric surface
• Crab stitch – a reverse double crochet worked from left to right rather than the usual right to left, used to create a neat, decorative twisted edging

Tension / Gauge

The stated gauge for the bag is 14 stitches and 9 rows over 10 x 10 cm using a no. 4.50 crochet hook worked in alternating rows of double crochet and treble crochet. Achieving the correct tension is important for ensuring the finished bag reaches the intended 32 x 26 cm dimensions.

The Beret

Overview and Dimensions

The beret is the second piece in the Selena Twin Set, designed to coordinate perfectly with the bag. It requires 100g of Adriafil Rafia mélange blue no. 20 — half the yarn quantity of the bag — and is worked to a finished circumference of 60 cm. The use of Adriafil Rafia in a beret gives the finished hat a lightweight, structured silhouette with a distinctive artisan aesthetic.

Materials

• Yarn: Adriafil Rafia, mélange blue no. 20 – 100g
• Hook: Crochet hook no. 4.50

Stitches and Techniques

The beret shares the same core stitch vocabulary as the bag, ensuring the two pieces work harmoniously as a set. The same alternating row structure of double crochet and treble crochet is used to build the body of the beret, while finishing stitches add a polished edge.

• Chain stitch – used in