Hat & Scarf in Sirdar Loveful Recycled Tweed - 10787 - Downloadable PDF

Hat & Scarf Set in Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Tweed Blend DK – Pattern 10787

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Sirdar (Design No. 10787) provides instructions for a coordinating hat and scarf set worked in Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Tweed Blend Double Knitting yarn. The pattern is a downloadable PDF, triple-checked by the Sirdar team to guarantee accuracy and a successful knit. Both pieces are designed as one size, making this an accessible yet satisfying project for knitters who are ready to move beyond the basics.

About the Yarn: Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Tweed Blend DK

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is one of Britain's most respected hand-knitting yarn companies. Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Tweed Blend Double Knitting represents the brand's commitment to a more sustainable future. The yarn is made using GRS-certified (Global Recycled Standard) waste fibres from wool, acrylic, and polyester fibre production, giving each skein a unique, characterful tweed appearance. It is soft, machine-washable, and carries all the quality hallmarks expected from Sirdar.

Because each batch of recycled fibres is inherently unique, shade variation between dye lots may be slightly more noticeable than with virgin-fibre yarns. Knitters are strongly advised to purchase enough yarn from the same dye lot to complete the entire project.

The recommended shade for this pattern is shade 209 Oak, a timeless, trend-resistant colourway that suits the natural, tweedy character of the yarn beautifully. A total of 5 x 100g balls of Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Tweed Blend DK are required to make both the hat and the scarf.

The Scarf

Finished Dimensions

• Width: 27 cm (10¾ inches)
• Length: 201 cm (79¼ inches)

Techniques and Stitches

The scarf is a substantial, generously sized accessory worked flat on straight needles. At an intermediate difficulty level, it is likely to incorporate cable knitting — a classic technique that creates raised, rope-like or twisted column effects by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle. Cables are a hallmark of traditional British knitwear and pair beautifully with the tweedy texture of the Loveful yarn, adding visual depth and warmth to the finished fabric. The combination of cable panels with simpler knit and purl stitches creates a richly textured fabric that is both decorative and practical.

Needles Required for the Scarf

• 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
• 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles
• Cable needle

The use of two needle sizes is typical in textured knitting patterns: the smaller needle is commonly used for ribbed or tighter-tension sections such as cast-on edges or borders, while the larger needle is used for the main body of the fabric to achieve the correct drape and stitch definition.

The Hat

Finished Dimensions

• Circumference: 52 cm (20½ inches)
• Depth (when turned back): 19 cm (7½ inches)

Techniques and Stitches

The hat is worked in the round, a technique that produces seamless, tubular fabric — ideal for fitted accessories like hats. Working in the round eliminates the need for seaming and allows knitters to always work on the right side of the fabric, which is particularly helpful when following cable or textured stitch patterns. The hat features a turned-back brim or cuff, as indicated by the separate depth measurement when turned back, giving it a classic, polished finish.

As with the scarf, cable knitting is central to the design, with the cable needle used to create the signature twisted st