Accessories in Stylecraft Impressions - 10013 - Downloadable PDF

Accessories in Stylecraft Impressions – Pattern 10013: Four Knitted Accessory Designs

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Stylecraft presents four distinct accessory designs worked in Stylecraft Impressions yarn at aran weight. The collection includes two shawls and two hats, each offered in a complementary pairing of stitch styles: Irish Moss Stitch and Garter Stitch Rib. Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore textured stitch patterns and shaped construction.

Irish Moss Stitch Shawl

The Irish Moss Stitch Shawl is a large, elegant wrap knitted to an approximate finished size of 154cm (61in) long by 30.5cm (12in) wide at the point. Its triangular or pointed construction is achieved through careful shaping, beginning from just 2 cast-on stitches at the tip and gradually increasing outward to create a dramatic, tapered silhouette.

Construction and Shaping

The shawl is worked from the point upward. Shaping begins immediately, using kfb (knit into the front and back) increases to grow the stitch count row by row. This method of tip-up construction is a popular technique in shawl knitting as it allows the knitter to use yarn to the very end and adjust the size easily.

Stitches Used

• Irish Moss Stitch – a classic four-row repeat texture stitch combining knit and purl stitches in an alternating sequence. It differs from standard seed stitch in that the knit-purl arrangement shifts every two rows rather than every row, creating a subtly raised, fabric-like texture with excellent drape and body.
• Kfb increase – used during the shaping rows to expand the stitch count at the edges of the shawl.

Materials

• Yarn: Stylecraft Impressions, aran weight – 2 x 100g balls
• Colour used: Parasol 5402
• Needles: 4.5mm

Irish Moss Stitch Hat

The Irish Moss Stitch Hat is a coordinating accessory designed to complement the shawl above. It is knitted to a finished circumference of 49cm (19¼in) and a length of 20cm (8in), making it a comfortable one-size adult fit.

Stitches Used

• Irish Moss Stitch – the same four-row textured repeat used in the shawl, giving the hat a consistent, tactile surface that is visually interesting without being overly complex.

Materials

• Yarn: Stylecraft Impressions, aran weight – 1 x 100g ball
• Colour used: Boating Lake 5405
• Needles: 4.5mm

Garter Stitch Rib Shawl

The Garter Stitch Rib Shawl is a generously sized wrap with finished dimensions of approximately 150cm (60in) wide by 97cm (38¾in) deep at the point. This is a substantial piece, offering excellent coverage and warmth. The combination of garter stitch and rib creates a structured yet stretchy fabric with attractive vertical and horizontal texture.

Stitches and Techniques

• Garter Stitch Rib – a combination stitch pattern that blends the horizontal ridges of garter stitch with the vertical columns of ribbing. This creates a fabric with both visual depth and elasticity, making it well suited to a large wrap that needs to hold its shape while remaining soft and drapeable.

Materials

• Yarn: Stylecraft