Sirdar Anemone Hat & Snood Accessory Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Anemone Hat & Snood - Design No. 10709

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern creates a coordinating hat and snood set designed as one-size-fits-all accessories. The hat features a circumference of 49 cm (19¼ inches) with a depth of 19 cm (7½ inches), while the snood measures 124 cm (48¾ inches) in circumference with a length of 18 cm (7 inches). Both pieces are crafted from a single ball of Sirdar Jewelspun with Wool Chunky yarn, making this an efficient project for creating matching accessories.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is specifically designed to work with Sirdar Jewelspun with Wool Chunky, a wool blend yarn available in two jewel-toned shades: Emerald Shore (shade 201) and Tide Pool Topaz (shade 202). The yarn comes in 200g balls, and the pattern requires only one ball to complete both the hat and snood. Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a British yarn company renowned for its hand knitting heritage and quality yarn innovations. The Jewelspun with Wool Chunky weight is specifically formulated to mimic the appearance of hand-spun yarns while offering affordability and quick-knit properties in a soft, comfortable fiber blend.

Needles and Equipment

You will need one pair of 6½mm knitting needles (UK size 3 / USA size 10.5) and stitch holders to complete this project. The pattern is designed to work at a specific tension to ensure proper fit and drape of the finished accessories.

Techniques and Stitches

This advanced beginner level pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for crafters with some experience. The primary stitch used throughout the project is Stocking Stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a neat appearance on the right side. Stocking Stitch is achieved by alternating knit rows and purl rows, producing the characteristic V-pattern texture that showcases the beautiful jewel-toned colors of the Jewelspun with Wool yarn.

The pattern incorporates row repeats as a structural technique, with instructions to repeat specific rows to build the required length and shaping for both the hat and snood components. Stitch holders are used to manage active stitches during construction, allowing for seamless transitions between pattern sections and proper finishing of edges.

Pattern Quality Assurance

Sirdar triple-checks every pattern to guarantee successful results when using the recommended Sirdar yarns. This design is part of the Ocean Treasure collection, featuring flattering shapes and organic stitches inspired by ocean-themed, gemstone color palettes. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF for personal and non-commercial use only.

Tension

The pattern is worked at a tension of 14 stitches and 19 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) in Stocking Stitch using 6½mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential for ensuring the hat and snood fit properly and drape as intended.