Hats, Snoods, Wristwarmers, Scarf, Bag and Loop Knitted in King Cole Rosarium - 5755 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Rosarium Pattern 5755 – Hats, Snoods, Wristwarmers, Scarf, Bag and Loop

This downloadable PDF from King Cole is a comprehensive accessories pattern collection knitted in King Cole Rosarium, a super chunky yarn. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and includes eight distinct designs — a Pull On Hat, a Reversed Stocking Stitch Snood, Wristwarmers, a Square Hat with Poms, plus a Scarf, Bag, and Loop — making it an excellent all-in-one resource for knitters looking to build a coordinated set of accessories. Each design is worked on large needles suited to super chunky weight yarn, resulting in quick-to-knit projects with bold, cosy texture.

Materials and Tools

All designs in this pattern are knitted using King Cole Rosarium yarn, which is a super chunky weight yarn. The patterns call for large knitting needles, specifically 15 mm needles and 20 mm needles depending on the design. Knitters are advised to check their tension carefully before beginning each project, adjusting needle size up or down as needed to achieve the stated tension. Care instructions are provided on the yarn ball band.

Design A – Pull On Hat

The Pull On Hat is a classic, straightforward beanie-style hat worked flat and seamed. It is an ideal project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques.

Tension and Needles

The tension for this hat is 6 stitches and 9 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch using 15 mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure the hat reaches the correct size and fit.

Techniques and Stitches

• Cast on method: Thumb method, casting on 32 stitches firmly
• Stocking stitch (st-st): Formed by alternating a knit row on the right side and a purl row on the wrong side
• Crown shaping: Decreases are worked using k2tog (knit two together) to reduce the stitch count progressively, creating a neat, fitted crown
• Decrease rows are separated by purl rows on alternate rows, giving smooth, even shaping

Construction

The hat is worked in stocking stitch until it measures 15 cm (6 in), ending with a right side row. A preparatory decrease row is then worked before the crown shaping begins, reducing from 32 stitches down through a series of k2tog decrease rounds until the crown is fully shaped. The hat is worked flat and seamed to finish.

Design B – Reversed Stocking Stitch Snood

The Snood is a cosy, tube-style neckwarmer worked in reversed stocking stitch, which gives the fabric a distinctive ridged, textured appearance on the right side — the opposite of standard stocking stitch. This technique adds visual interest and extra warmth without requiring any complex stitch patterns.

Tension and Needles

The tension for the Snood is 5 stitches and 7 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over reversed stocking stitch using 20 mm needles. The larger needle size creates an open, squishy fabric well suited to a neckwarmer.

Techniques and Stitches

• Cast on method: Thumb method, casting on 32 stitches loosely
• Reversed stocking stitch (rev st-st): Formed by purling on the right side and knitting on the wrong side — the reverse of standard stocking stitch, bringing the purl bumps to the front for a textured look

Construction

The Snood is worked in reversed stocking stitch until it measures 35 cm (13¾ in), ending with a wrong side row, then cast off. The seam is joined to form the tube shape. The finished piece is covered with a clean damp tea towel and left to dry — a gentle blocking method appropriate for super chunky knits.

Design C – Wristwarmers

The Wristwarm