Duckie Beanie and Scarf Hat Knitting Pattern

Duckie Beanie and Scarf in Berroco Bestie

What is Being Made

The Duckie pattern is a coordinating two-piece set consisting of a knitted beanie hat and a matching scarf, both designed by Mel Kennelly. The beanie is worked in the round and measures approximately 18 inches around and 13 inches high when unstretched with the brim unfolded. The scarf is a generous 80 inches long and 8 inches wide, not including fringe, making it an ideal accessory for layering and warmth.

Techniques Used

Both pieces in this set employ fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginners. The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, a common construction method that creates a seamless, tubular garment. This technique requires joining stitches in a circle and working continuously in spiral rounds rather than turning the work back and forth. The hat features decreasing shaping at the top to taper the crown and create the proper hat silhouette. The scarf, by contrast, is worked flat, meaning it is knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles, which is a more straightforward approach for linear projects. The scarf construction also incorporates crochet finishing, as a crochet hook is required for adding fringe details to the edges.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern throughout both pieces is k2, p1 ribbing (knit 2 stitches, purl 1 stitch). Ribbing is an elastic, textured stitch pattern created by alternating knit and purl stitches in vertical columns. This stitch is ideal for hats and scarves because it provides stretch and recovery, helping the beanie maintain its shape on the head while also creating visual interest. The ribbed texture is durable and resists curling at the edges. For the hat, the pattern uses a set-up round to establish the ribbing pattern before continuing in the repeat. The scarf incorporates edge stitches (slipped stitches worked at the beginning of rows) to create neat, finished side edges, and the ribbing pattern is maintained throughout the length of the scarf.

Materials: Yarn, Needles, and Hooks

This pattern calls for Berroco Bestie yarn in the colorway #10520 Surf & Turf. Berroco Bestie is a worsted-weight yarn sold in 50-gram balls. For the hat alone, 2 balls of yarn are required, while the complete set (hat and scarf together) requires 6 balls total—2 for the hat and 4 additional balls for the scarf. This yarn weight and yardage combination is well-suited to beginner knitters as it works up quickly and is forgiving of tension variations.

For the hat construction, knitters will need a 16-inch circular needle in size 10 (6 mm), a set of double-pointed needles or preferred small-circumference needles also in size 10 (6 mm) for working the crown decreases when the stitch count becomes too small for the circular needle, a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of round, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

For the scarf construction, straight knitting needles in size 10 (6 mm) are used for flat knitting, and a size J (6 mm) crochet hook is required for adding fringe. The gauge for this project is 10½ stitches and 14 rows or rounds per 4 inches when measured in k2, p1 ribbing after blocking, making it essential to knit a gauge swatch before beginning to ensure accurate finished measurements.

Skill Level

Rated as an Easy project, the Duckie set is designed for beginner knitters. The straightforward ribbed stitch pattern, basic shaping techniques, and clear construction methods make this an excellent introduction to both hat and scarf knitting.