Gloves, Hat & Scarf in Sirdar Funky Fur & Sirdar No.1 - 8238 - Downloadable PDF

Gloves, Hat & Scarf in Sirdar Funky Fur & Sirdar No.1 DK – Pattern 8238

This knitting pattern from Sirdar (pattern number 8238) provides instructions for a coordinating three-piece accessories set comprising knitted gloves, a hat, and a scarf. The set is designed for women and combines two contrasting yarns — the smooth Sirdar No. 1 DK and the tactile, fluffy Sirdar Funky Fur — to create a stylish, textured finish that is both warm and visually striking. The pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty and is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters ready to begin their project.

What Is Being Made

The pattern covers three separate accessories that can be knitted individually or as a complete matching set:

• Gloves – Available in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large, with widths above the thumb measuring 17 cm, 19 cm, and 21 cm (approximately 6½, 7½, and 8¼ inches) respectively. The gloves feature a shaped thumb gusset for a comfortable, fitted finish.
• Hat – Designed to fit an average-size woman's head, the hat is worked as a single size using both the main yarn and the contrast Funky Fur for decorative effect.
• Scarf – A straightforward accessory measuring 17 x 107 cm (6½ x 42 inches), knitted entirely in Sirdar Funky Fur for a luxuriously fluffy texture from edge to edge.

Materials Required

Yarns

The pattern calls for two specific Sirdar yarns used together throughout the set:

• Sirdar No. 1 DK (shade 202, product code F047) – a double knitting weight smooth yarn used as the main shade (M). Quantities range from 1 to 2 x 100g balls depending on which items are being made and the size chosen.
• Sirdar Funky Fur (shade 201, product code F056) – a fluffy, novelty fur-effect yarn used as the contrast shade (C). The scarf requires 3 x 50g balls on its own; the full set requires 4 x 50g balls.

Needles

• One pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles – used for the gloves and scarf.
• One pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles – used specifically for the hat.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is described in the pattern as essential to ensure success. The stated tensions are:

• 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using Sirdar No. 1 DK on 4mm needles.
• 22 stitches and 32 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using Sirdar Funky Fur on 4mm needles.

Knitters are advised to adjust needle size accordingly — switching to a thinner needle if fewer stitches are produced and a thicker needle if more stitches result from a tension swatch.

Techniques and Construction

Gloves

The gloves are worked flat on straight needles and feature a thumb gusset — a classic shaping technique used in hand knitting to create a three-dimensional, anatomically correct thumb opening. The construction begins with a cast-on using the thumb method and the contrast Funky Fur yarn, creating a decorative fluffy cuff edge. The body of the glove is then worked in stocking stitch using the main shade Sirdar No. 1 DK only.

The thumb gusset is shaped through a series of make 1