Venere Twin Set in Adriafil Globe Uni - Downloadable PDF

Venere Twin Set in Adriafil Globe Uni – Crochet Bag and Hat Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

The Venere Twin Set is a charming crochet pattern by Adriafil that brings together two coordinating accessories — a structured shoulder bag and a children's hat — worked in the same yarn and colour palette for a cohesive, stylish look. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF and is suitable for crocheters who are comfortable working basic stitches in rows. Both pieces are constructed using straightforward rectangular panels, making the construction approachable while still producing a polished finished result.

Yarn and Materials

Both the bag and the hat are made using Adriafil Globe Uni, an aran weight yarn, in two colourways:

• Brown 16 — the primary colour used for the main body of both pieces
• Antique Pink 38 — used in several strands as a contrasting accent for seaming and finishing details

Each piece requires 100 g of Globe Uni in brown 16, plus a small amount of the same yarn in antique pink 38. You will also need a 5.50 mm crochet hook and a tapestry needle for making up and finishing.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern relies on just two core crochet stitches, making it accessible to those with a solid foundation in basic crochet:

• Chain stitch — used for foundation chains, shoulder straps, and decorative seaming
• Treble crochet — the primary stitch used throughout the body of both the bag and the hat

Treble crochet (known as double crochet in US terminology) is a tall, open stitch that works up quickly and creates a slightly flexible, structured fabric — ideal for both a bag that needs to hold its shape and a hat with a defined silhouette. Each row begins with 3 turning chains that substitute for the first treble crochet, a standard technique in row-by-row treble crochet construction.

Tension and Gauge

The stated gauge for both pieces is 12 stitches and 7 rows to 10 x 10 cm, worked in treble crochet with a 5.50 mm hook. Achieving the correct gauge is particularly important for the hat, where fit is size-specific, and for the bag, where the proportions of the flap and body depend on consistent row height.

The Bag

The bag is worked as a single flat rectangle in treble crochet, beginning with a foundation chain of 24 stitches plus 2 turning chains. The rectangle is worked continuously until the piece measures 55 cm in total length. The construction is elegantly simple:

• The first 36 cm of the rectangle is folded in half, wrong side to wrong side, to form the main body of the bag
• The remaining 19 cm forms the flap that folds over the opening
• The sides are joined using a row of chain stitch, worked in antique pink 38, placed 1 stitch from the edges — this creates a decorative visible seam that adds a contrasting trim detail

The shoulder straps are each worked as a simple 94 cm chain in brown 16. Each strap is folded in half and both ends are sewn to one side of the bag's opening. The two straps are then knotted together at the centre, creating a gathered, decorative knot detail and a practical double-strap carry handle.

The Hat

The hat is sized for 8 years and is constructed from two identical panels — a front and a back — each worked separately in treble crochet. Each panel begins with a foundation chain of 30 stitches plus 2 turning chains and is worked flat in rows of treble crochet.

• After