Cora Knitted I-Cord Tassel Scarf & Hat in Fable Brushed Aran

Cora Knitted I-Cord Tassel Scarf & Hat in Fable Brushed Aran

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern set includes two coordinating accessories: a scarf and a hat, both featuring decorative i-cord tassels. The designs are created using the Fable Brushed Aran yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners, a premium fiber blend known for its distinctive halo effect and rich, natural colorways. This is an intermediate-level knitting project suitable for crafters with foundational knitting skills who are ready to tackle more complex stitch patterns and finishing techniques.

Yarn Composition & Materials

The Cora pattern is designed specifically for Fable Brushed Aran, a luxury yarn blend consisting of 50% Falkland Wool, 35% British Alpaca, and 15% British Mohair. This unique fiber combination creates a soft, brushed yarn with a beautiful natural halo. The yarn is classified as Aran weight, suitable for use with 5mm (US8) needles. Each ball contains 100g of yarn, with approximately 166 metres or 182 yards per ball. The pattern recommends using only the specified Fable Brushed Aran yarn to ensure proper drape, texture, and finished dimensions.

Stitches & Knitting Techniques

The Cora design incorporates i-cord construction as a signature element, particularly for the tassel embellishments on both the scarf and hat. I-cord is a tubular knitting technique that creates a decorative, rope-like cord using a small number of stitches worked in the round. This technique adds textural interest and dimensional detail to the finished accessories. The pattern employs standard knitting stitches appropriate for Aran-weight garments, with careful attention to stitch definition and fabric consistency throughout.

Tension & Gauge Requirements

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this pattern. The specified tension is 18 stitches over 10 centimetres (4 inches) on 5mm (US8) needles. Knitters are strongly advised to knit a tension square before beginning the full project to ensure accurate sizing and proper fabric characteristics. If your tension square shows fewer stitches than required, needles should be decreased in size; conversely, if more stitches appear, needle size should be increased. This step is critical for achieving the intended garment proportions and the desired brushed Aran fabric appearance.

Design & Care Instructions

The Cora pattern was designed by Sarah Hatton with technical editing by Helen Birch and Jill Gray. The finished accessories should be hand washed only and never tumble dried. Items should be gently reshaped while damp to maintain their intended shape and allow the brushed halo effect of the Fable Brushed Aran yarn to settle beautifully. Fable Brushed Aran is available in a carefully curated palette of natural and earthy tones, including colorways named Phoenix, Rubus, Fjord, Shadow, Feather, Elder, Siren, Willow, Faun, Oak, Titan, and Moss.

Pattern Notes

• This is a copyrighted design intended for personal, non-commercial use only
• Yarn quantities provided in the pattern are approximate based on average usage
• West Yorkshire Spinners recommends using only the specified Fable Brushed Aran yarn for best results
• Pattern errata and additional queries can be found at wyspinners.com/errata or by contacting knitting@wyspinners.com