Savana Jacket in Adriafil Africa - Downloadable PDF

Savana Jacket in Adriafil Africa

What is Being Made

The Savana Jacket is a knitted garment created using Adriafil Africa yarn, a premium aran-weight yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern includes instructions for constructing a complete jacket project, available in size 44 (with options for sizes 40-42). The pattern also features coordinating accessories: a matching belt measuring 160 x 5 cm and a decorative bracelet measuring 17.5 x 7.5 cm, allowing crafters to create a cohesive set.

Techniques Used

The Savana Jacket employs several essential knitting and crochet techniques to achieve its finished design. Jacquard stitch work forms the foundation of the colorwork, requiring knitters to work in stock stitch while following a detailed chart and managing multiple yarn colors. The technique involves passing the yarn on the back of the work and carefully crossing yarns at each color change to prevent holes from forming in the fabric. This method creates intricate patterned sections with clean color transitions.

Crochet techniques are incorporated for the belt and bracelet components, utilizing chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet stitches. These elements add textural variety and functional construction to the accessory pieces.

Stitches Used

• Stock stitch – the primary knit stitch forming the jacket base and serving as the foundation for Jacquard colorwork
• Jacquard stitch – multi-color patterning technique worked in stock stitch following a chart
• Chain stitch – crochet foundation stitch used in belt and bracelet construction
• Single crochet – basic crochet stitch for accessory pieces
• Double crochet – crochet stitch providing height and texture to belt and bracelet
• Treble crochet – taller crochet stitch used in accessory design

Materials Required

Yarn: The project uses 500 g of Adriafil Africa yarn in aran weight, subdivided into 350 g of green (no. 52) and 50 g each of white (no. 50), orange (no. 53), and red (no. 55). An additional 150 g of Rafia yarn is required for the belt and bracelet, distributed as 50 g each in orange (no. 69), red (no. 71), and beige (no. 67).

Tools and Notions: Knitting needles size 4.5 mm, crochet hook size 3.50 mm for the jacket, and crochet hook size 2.50 mm for finer accessory work. A tapestry needle is essential for weaving in ends and seaming. The pattern calls for seven plastic curtain rings measuring 2 cm in diameter for the belt and eight for the bracelet, along with two twin buttons for closure details.