Noro Hat And Neck Scarf Knitting Pattern

Noro Hat And Neck Scarf - Designer Mini Knits

Project Overview

This downloadable knitting pattern from Mini Knits 4 by Jenny Watson features a coordinated set consisting of a fitted hat and a neck scarf, both designed to be worked from the same yarn for a cohesive look. The hat is sized to fit an average lady's head, while the neck scarf measures 21 x 81 centimetres (8¼ x 32 inches), making it a generous accessory perfect for layering and warmth.

Materials and Yarn

Both pieces in this pattern are worked using Noro Obi yarn in Shade 1. The neck scarf requires 2 x 100g balls, while the hat also requires 2 x 100g balls. If making both the hat and scarf together, you will need 3 x 100g balls total of Noro Obi Shade 1. The pattern calls for 6mm (US10) knitting needles as the primary needle size, with 5mm (US8) knitting needles for any ribbing or finishing details. One button is required for the scarf, with an optional button for the hat.

Knitting Techniques

This pattern employs multiple construction methods to create visual interest and texture. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and incorporate both seamless and seamed construction elements. The design uses a bottom-up approach, meaning you cast on at the lower edge and work upward toward the crown of the hat and the top of the scarf.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern utilizes two primary stitch techniques:

• Double Moss Stitch - Used throughout the neck scarf and as the main pattern stitch for the hat. This textured stitch is created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence over four rows, producing a dense, reversible fabric with visual depth and interest on both sides.
• Stocking Stitch - Used as the base stitch for tension measurement and certain sections of the hat. This classic stitch alternates knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, creating a smooth, uniform fabric.

Neck Scarf Construction

The neck scarf begins with casting on 29 stitches using 6mm needles. The entire scarf is worked in double moss stitch throughout, which creates a textured, reversible fabric suitable for a neck accessory. The scarf is worked flat until it reaches its finished length of 81 centimetres (32 inches), ending on a wrong-side row before casting off in pattern. A buttonhole is incorporated into the scarf design, created by casting off 3 stitches in pattern and then casting them back on in the following row, allowing the scarf to be fastened with the included button for adjustable fit and styling options.

Hat Construction

The hat is worked in double moss stitch and begins with a cast-on appropriate for average-sized lady's head. The body of the hat is continued in pattern until it measures 24 centimetres (9½ inches), ending with a wrong-side row. The crown is then shaped using a series of knit-two-together (K2tog) decreases worked at regular intervals across multiple rows. These decreases progressively reduce the stitch count from the initial cast-on through several decrease rows (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th rows), eventually bringing the stitches down to just 6 stitches remaining. The final stitches are closed using a yarn thread pulled through the remaining stitches, creating a neat crown closure. An optional button may be sewn to the hat for decorative purposes.

Tension and Sizing

The pattern specifies a tension of 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10 centimetres (4 inches) measured over pattern and stocking stitch using 6mm (US10) knitting needles. Achieving correct tension is essential for proper fit, particularly for the hat. Knitters should swatch before beginning to ensure their needle size produces the correct gauge, substituting needle sizes as needed to match the specified tension.

Finishing

Once both pieces are complete, finishing involves sewing the button onto the scarf (