Willow & Lark Anna Hat & Scarf Knitting Pattern

Willow & Lark Anna Hat & Scarf Set

Project Overview

The Anna Hat & Scarf is a coordinated cabled accessory set from the Strath Collection by Willow & Lark, designed for knitters seeking an intermediate-level project. This downloadable PDF pattern allows you to create a matching hat and scarf combination using the same yarn and complementary cable techniques throughout both pieces.

What Is Being Made

This pattern includes two separate garments:

• Anna Hat: A one-size-fits-most hat designed to fit an average head size, worked in a classic construction
• Anna Scarf: A generous rectangular scarf measuring approximately 22cm (8¾ inches) wide by 220cm (86½ inches) long, providing substantial length for versatile styling

Techniques Used

Both pieces in the Anna set employ cable knitting as the primary decorative technique, creating textured, dimensional patterns characteristic of traditional knitwear design. The garments are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward construction and easy pattern repeats. Both pieces feature seaming, meaning individual sections are knitted separately and then joined together to create the finished garment.

Cable work in this pattern includes standard cable crosses (C4F and C4B) as well as decreasing cable variations (C4Fdec and C4Bdec), which add shaping and visual interest to the design. This combination of techniques creates depth and sophistication suitable for an intermediate knitter with basic cable experience.

Stitches Used

The Anna pattern is built primarily on stocking stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows), which serves as the base fabric and allows the cable motifs to stand out prominently. Cable stitches form the decorative elements, with the pattern abbreviations specifying:

• C4F: Cable 4 front—slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold at front, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle
• C4B: Cable 4 back—slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold at back, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle
• C4Fdec: Decreasing cable front—slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold at front, then knit together through back loop twice
• C4Bdec: Decreasing cable back—slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold at back, then knit together twice

These cable variations create both textural interest and strategic shaping within the garments.

Materials & Yarn Requirements

The Anna Hat & Scarf pattern is designed for use with Willow & Lark Strath yarn, which is exclusively available through lovecrafts.com. The yarn is worked at a tension of 15 stitches and 20 rows to a 10cm (4-inch) square measured over stocking stitch.

Yarn quantities for the complete set:

• 5 balls of Willow & Lark Strath in Slate Grey 15 (100g/3½oz per ball, totaling 500g)
• Hat alone requires 2 balls
• Scarf alone requires 4 balls

The pattern notes that if making the complete set, you should knit the hat first and then use the remaining yarn for the scarf, making efficient use of your materials.

Tools Required

To complete the Anna Hat & Scarf set, you will need:

• One pair of 6mm (US size 10) knitting needles for working the main fabric
• A cable needle for executing the cable stitches

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and simple shaping but are ready to incorporate cable techniques. The combination of flat construction, seaming, and cable work provides a satisfying project that builds skills without overwhelming complexity.

Pattern Format

The Anna Hat & Scarf is provided as a downloadable PDF from Willow & Lark, available through lovecrafts.com. The pattern includes