Sirdar Ribbed Hat & Cowl Knitting Pattern
By Sirdar
Specifications
| Brand: | Sirdar |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Bulky |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 2 |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | Cowl: 38cm x 58cm (15" x 22¾"), Hat: One Size |
| Needles Required: | 12.00mm (US 17) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | 10317 |
| Featured Products: | Sirdar Adventure Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky |
What you'll need
Product Description
Sirdar 10317 Ribbed Hat & Cowl in Adventure is a super quick knit set. The cowl in basic garter stitch and simple two-by-two rib has no shaping. It is knit flat, and just twist it before seaming the short edges. The hat is knit flat in one piece from the bottom up and then seamed. Sirdar Adventure creates big, cozy knits with its roving-style, single-ply construction. Heathered neutral shades give Adventure a beautiful palette and make this yarn a versatile choice for all kinds of projects.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements:
Cowl – 15” wide and 22¾” long
Hat – To fit an average adult size head
Yarn Requirements: Sirdar Adventure (80% Acrylic/ 20% Wool; 200g/115yds)
Cowl – 2 balls shown in 103 Silver Mist
Hat – 1 ball shown in 103 Silver Mist
Needles: US 17 (12.00mm)
Gauge: 7 sts and 15 rows = 4” in garter stitch
Sirdar Ribbed Hat & Cowl in Adventure
What Is Being Made
This downloadable knitting pattern from Sirdar (Design No. 10317) provides instructions for creating a coordinating set of two beginner-friendly accessories: a ribbed hat and a matching cowl. Both pieces are designed in one size to fit an average adult's head and are crafted using the same super chunky yarn, making them ideal quick projects for knitters new to the craft or experienced makers seeking fast results.
Techniques & Construction
The pattern employs straightforward knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The hat and cowl are constructed using basic shaping methods, including increases and decreases to achieve proper fit and structure. The cowl features a simple seam construction, with specific instructions for reversing the seam on a portion of the join for a professional finish. The hat incorporates decreasing techniques toward the crown, with yarn being threaded through remaining stitches and fastened off to close the top.
Stitches Used
- 2x2 Rib: The primary stitch pattern used in both the hat and cowl, creating vertical ridges that provide elasticity and a classic fitted appearance
- Garter Stitch: Referenced in the pattern as an alternative or complementary stitch option
- Purl Together (P2tog): A decrease stitch used in the hat crown shaping
Materials & Specifications
The pattern calls for Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky yarn, a roving-style yarn specifically designed for quick, easy knitting on large needles. The yarn comes in four expedition-inspired colorways: Polar, Silver Mist, Frosted Earth, and Glacial Blue. Projects require 12mm (USA 17) knitting needles and are worked at a tension of 9 stitches over 10 centimeters in 2x2 rib.
Yarn Requirements
- Hat: 1 ball of Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky (200g)
- Cowl: 2 balls of Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky (200g each)
Finished Measurements
- Cowl: 38 centimeters (15 inches) wide by 58 centimeters (22¾ inches) in length
- Hat: One size to fit average adult head
Pattern Difficulty & Suitability
Marked as Easy, this Sirdar pattern is triple-checked to guarantee success when using the recommended Adventure Super Chunky yarn. The super chunky weight and large needle size mean stitches are easy to work and projects grow rapidly, making this ideal for beginners learning fundamental knitting skills. The pattern also appeals to experienced knitters seeking satisfying, quick-to-complete projects. Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, brings generations of hand knitting heritage to this contemporary design, combining traditional British yarn expertise with modern, fashionable colorways inspired by polar expedition aesthetics.
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