Accessories in Sirdar Temptation - 8195 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Temptation 8195 – Knitted Accessories Pattern Collection (Downloadable PDF)

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Sirdar, published as pattern number 8195, brings together five stylish accessories all worked in Sirdar Temptation DK yarn. The collection includes two snoods, a pair of wrist warmers, and two scarves, each showcasing a different stitch technique and texture. Whether you are looking to build your skills in cables, eyelets, or classic ribbing, this downloadable PDF offers a well-rounded set of projects suited to knitters who have moved beyond the beginner stage.

About Sirdar Temptation Yarn

Sirdar Temptation is a DK weight yarn supplied in 50g balls, referenced throughout this pattern as F225 Temptation. Each of the five designs uses a different shade, allowing you to explore the full colour range of this yarn. DK weight yarn is a versatile, medium-fine weight that works well for accessories, producing fabric with good stitch definition — ideal for showing off textured patterns such as cables and eyelets.

Design 1 – Stocking Stitch Snood

The Stocking Stitch Snood measures 60 x 40 cm (23¾ x 15¾ in), making it a generously sized cowl-style neckwarmer. It is worked in F225 Temptation shade 803, using 1 x 50g ball.

• Technique: Stocking stitch, one of the most fundamental knitting techniques, created by alternating knit rows and purl rows to produce a smooth, flat fabric on the right side.
• Needles: 8mm (UK0 / USA11) knitting needles — a larger needle size that creates a relaxed, drapey fabric well-suited to a snood worn around the neck.
• Stitches used: Knit and purl stitches in alternating rows.

Design 2 – Eyelet Pattern Snood

The Eyelet Pattern Snood is a narrower, lighter snood measuring 60 x 20 cm (23¾ x 8 in). It is worked in F225 Temptation shade 808, requiring 2 x 50g balls.

• Technique: Eyelet lace knitting, which introduces decorative holes into the fabric using yarn-over increases paired with decreases. This creates an open, delicate texture while maintaining the overall stitch count.
• Needles: 5½mm (UK5 / USA9) knitting needles, producing a finer, more structured fabric than the stocking stitch snood.
• Stitches used: Knit, purl, yarn overs, and paired decreases to form the eyelet pattern.

Design 3 – Ribbed Wrist Warmers

The Ribbed Wrist Warmers are designed to fit an average adult hand, making them a practical and quick-to-knit accessory. They are worked in F225 Temptation shade 802, using 1 x 50g ball.

• Technique: Ribbing, a classic knitting technique that creates a stretchy, form-fitting fabric by alternating columns of knit and purl stitches. Ribbed fabric naturally hugs the wrist and hand, making it ideal for wrist warmers that need to stay in place comfortably.
• Needles: 4½mm (UK7 / USA7) knitting needles — the smallest needle size in this collection, producing a tighter, more elastic fabric.
• Stitches used: Knit and purl stitches worked in a repeating rib sequence.

Design 4 – Block Pattern Scarf

The Block Pattern Scarf measures approximately 21 x 150 cm (8¼ x 59 in), creating a long, wearable scarf with bold textural interest. It is worked in