Hat & Cowl in Sirdar Adventure - 10317 - Downloadable PDF

Hat & Cowl in Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky – Pattern 10317

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar — design number 10317 — includes instructions for two coordinating accessories: a cosy cowl and a matching hat. Both pieces are designed for an average adult and are rated Easy, making this an ideal project for beginners picking up needles for the first time, as well as for more experienced knitters looking for a satisfying, fast-growing big knit.

About Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky Yarn

Sirdar is a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a long heritage in hand knitting. The yarn specified for this pattern is Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky (yarn code F050), a roving-style super chunky yarn sold in 200g balls. Its thick, lofty construction gives finished pieces a wonderfully cosy, textured appearance. The shade palette is inspired by a polar expedition, with colours including:

• 103 Silver Mist (the shade shown in the pattern)
• 102 Frosted Earth
• 106 Glacial Blue
• 100 Polar

The pattern notes that Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky is easy to knit on large needles, and that projects grow quickly — a key advantage of working with a super chunky weight yarn. All Sirdar patterns are triple-checked to guarantee success when worked with the recommended Sirdar yarn.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky, 200g balls — 2 balls for the cowl, 1 ball for the hat
• Needles: 1 pair of 12mm (USA 17) knitting needles

Tension

Two tension swatches are given for this pattern, reflecting the two stitch patterns used across the designs:

• Garter Stitch: 7 stitches and 15 rows to 10cm / 4 inches
• 2x2 Rib: 9 stitches and 10 rows to 10cm / 4 inches

Working to the correct tension on 12mm needles is important to achieve the stated measurements for both accessories.

The Cowl

The cowl is knitted as a one-size design with the following finished measurements:

• Width: 38cm / 15 inches
• Length: 58cm / 22¾ inches

A cowl of this generous length can be looped around the neck multiple times for extra warmth, or worn as a single wide loop draped over the shoulders. The substantial dimensions make it a practical cold-weather accessory, and the super chunky yarn weight means the fabric builds up rapidly on the needles.

Techniques and Stitches – Cowl

The cowl makes use of 2x2 rib, a classic knitting stitch pattern formed by alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches across the row. Ribbing is well known for its natural elasticity, which allows the cowl to stretch comfortably around the neck and shoulders while retaining its shape. This stitch pattern is straightforward to learn and repeat, making it very accessible for beginners.

The Hat

The hat is designed to fit an average adult head and is knitted as a one-size accessory. It requires just 1 ball of Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky, making it an economical and quick project — ideal as a standalone make or as a companion piece to the cowl.

Techniques and Stitches – Hat

The hat incorporates garter stitch — achieved by knitting every row — which creates a squishy, ridged fabric with good stretch and warmth. The pattern also includes a crown shaping section worked through decrease rows. The abbreviations and instructions reference p2tog (purl two