Branson Hat and Scarf - Knitting Pattern for Women in Tahki Yarns Whistler

Branson Hat and Scarf – Knitting Pattern for Women by Susan Baron in Tahki Yarns Whistler

The Branson Hat and Scarf is a beautifully coordinated knitwear set designed by Susan Baron and published by Tahki Stacy Charles. This downloadable PDF pattern produces two classic cold-weather accessories — a snug, cabled hat and a generously sized scarf — both worked in the luxurious Tahki Yarns Whistler, a soft blend of 80% wool and 20% kid mohair. Rated Easy, this is an ideal project for beginner knitters who want to build confidence while creating polished, wearable pieces with a touch of cable texture.

About the Yarn and Materials

Both the hat and scarf are knitted in Tahki Yarns Whistler, a DK-weight yarn that comes in 1.75 oz / 50 g balls, each yielding approximately 99 yards / 90 meters. The pattern uses color #03 silver, a cool, versatile neutral that suits a wide range of styles. The wool content provides warmth and structure, while the kid mohair adds a delicate halo and exceptional softness against the skin.

• Hat: 2 balls of Tahki Yarns Whistler in color #03 silver
• Scarf: 6 balls of Tahki Yarns Whistler in color #03 silver

Required tools include a US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 16"/40 cm long, a set of US 5 (3.75 mm) double pointed needles, a cable needle, a stitch marker, and a yarn needle for finishing. Knitters are encouraged to swatch and adjust needle size as needed to achieve the specified gauges.

Finished Measurements

• Hat: 19" / 48 cm circumference — a one-size design intended to fit most adult heads
• Scarf: 64" / 162.5 cm long and 7½" / 19 cm wide — a full, wrap-worthy length

The Hat

The Branson Hat is a seamless, worked-in-the-round design that begins with a textured cable brim before transitioning into the body of the hat. The brim is worked using a Cable Brim technique, which gives the hat a structured, decorative edge that frames the face beautifully. The hat then continues upward in Stockinette Stitch, keeping the main body smooth and classic.

Techniques and Stitches – Hat

• Worked in the round — seamless construction on circular and double pointed needles
• Cable Brim — decorative cabled edge for structure and visual interest
• Stockinette Stitch — smooth knit fabric for the hat body
• K2, P2 Ribbing — used in the brim section for elasticity and fit
• 2/2 LC (2 over 2 Left Cross) — a cable crossing stitch where 2 stitches are slipped to a cable needle and held in front before knitting, creating a clean left-leaning twist

Gauge for the hat body is 24 stitches and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, while the cable brim section uses a gauge of 28 stitches and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in K2, P2 Ribbing. Achieving both gauges is important for a proper fit, so swatching is strongly recommended.

The Scarf

The Branson Scarf is a long, wide accessory worked flat, making it a straightforward project that can be picked up and put down with ease. At 64" long and 7½" wide, it provides ample coverage and drape. The scarf features the Tilted Cube Pattern, a charted cable design that creates a striking three-dimensional geometric effect across the full width of the fabric. The pattern is provided both as a written row-by-row instruction and as a chart, giving knitters