Sofia Set with Blanket in Adriafil Azzurra, Merino, Avantgarde & Regina - Downloadable PDF

Sofia Set with Blanket – Knitting and Crochet Pattern in Adriafil Yarns

The Sofia Set with Blanket is a beautifully coordinated collection of handmade baby items designed for an 18-month-old. The full set includes a dress, jacket, booties, and a blanket, all worked in a soft, feminine palette using a selection of Adriafil yarns. This is a free downloadable PDF pattern that combines both knitting and crochet techniques, making it a versatile project for crafters who enjoy working across both disciplines.

Yarns and Materials Used

The pattern calls for four distinct Adriafil yarns, each chosen for their texture and weight to suit different elements of the set:

• Adriafil Merino – used as the primary yarn for the dress, in white no. 02. This is a smooth, classic merino wool yarn, ideal for delicate baby garments due to its softness against sensitive skin.
• Adriafil Azzurra – used in accent colours including salmon no. 06 and dark pink no. 71, adding decorative detail and contrast throughout the set.
• Adriafil Avantgarde – used in baby pink no. 03, likely contributing a textural or novelty element to the finished pieces.
• Adriafil Regina – referenced in the pattern title as one of the key yarns for the full set, contributing to the overall design across the blanket and garments.

The yarn weights span 4-ply, DK, and aran categories, reflecting the variety of yarns used across the different components of the set. Tools required include knitting needles size 4 and a crochet hook size 2.50. Additional materials include 2 buttons, 80 cm of 1 cm pink satin ribbon, and a tapestry needle for finishing.

The Dress

The dress is the centrepiece of the Sofia Set and is worked primarily in Adriafil Merino in white no. 02, with decorative touches in Azzurra and Avantgarde. It is sized for 18 months and features a combination of classic knitting stitches alongside more intricate textured patterns.

Stitches and Techniques – Dress

• Knitted stitch – the standard knit stitch used as a base fabric throughout.
• Garter stitch – created by knitting every row, producing a ridged, reversible fabric often used for borders and hems in baby garments.
• Leaf stitch – a decorative 8-row repeat pattern worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 3. This stitch creates an elegant, raised leaf motif through a combination of increases, yarn overs, and decreases. Key techniques within the leaf stitch include:
  • 3 stitches into 1 stitch – working k1, yarn over, k1 into a single stitch to create a leaf tip increase.
  • Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over – a double decrease that draws the leaf shape to a point, maintaining stitch count balance.
  • Alternating purl and knit columns to frame each leaf motif.

The leaf stitch is a classic knitting technique that gives garments a delicate, botanical texture, perfectly suited to a baby dress intended for special occasions. The combination of yarn overs and centred double decreases creates a symmetrical, lace-adjacent effect without being an open lace pattern, making it both decorative and practical for a baby garment.

The dress also incorporates crochet finishing using the 2.50 crochet hook, likely for edging, decorative trim, or the application of accent colours in Azzurra salmon no. 06 and dark pink no. 71. The pink satin ribbon