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Hayfield Chunky with Wool Scarf & Snood – Pattern 7302: Complete Summary

Pattern 7302 from Hayfield is a beautifully simple yet visually striking knitting pattern that produces two classic cold-weather accessories: a long scarf and a shorter snood (also known as a cowl or neck warmer). Both pieces are worked in the same fundamental technique and share an identical width, making this an ideal pattern for knitters who want to create a coordinating set or simply choose the accessory that best suits their needs. The pattern is rated Easy Knit, making it highly accessible for beginners while still delivering a polished, professional result.

About the Designs

The Scarf

The scarf measures approximately 150 cm (59 inches) long and 18 cm (7 inches) wide, making it a generously sized, wrap-worthy accessory suitable for cold weather. What gives this scarf its distinctive character is not a complex stitch pattern, but rather its clever construction and finishing technique. The scarf is worked in six separate strips of stocking stitch — two strips in each of three colours — which are then plaited (braided) together to create a textured, woven-look fabric. This plaiting method results in a wide, flat scarf with beautiful colour interplay and a tactile, dimensional surface that looks far more intricate than the knitting itself actually is.

Each individual strip is cast on using the thumb cast-on method and worked in straightforward stocking stitch throughout, continuing until the strip measures 180 cm (70¾ inches) before casting off. The extra length beyond the finished measurement allows for the take-up created during the plaiting process. Once all six strips are complete, they are plaited together in pairs — one strip of each colour per plait — and then the two plaits are joined and stitched into place as illustrated in the pattern. The finished piece is pinned out and covered with damp cloths to block, ensuring a neat, even result.

The Snood

The snood measures approximately 55 cm (21¾ inches) long and 18 cm (7 inches) wide, making it the perfect looped neck warmer that can be worn as a single or double loop around the neck. Like the scarf, the snood is constructed from six individual strips of stocking stitch — two strips in each of three colours — which are then plaited together using the same technique. The shorter length makes this a quicker project and an excellent choice for knitters who want to practise the construction method before committing to the full-length scarf, or for those who simply prefer a snood-style accessory.

Techniques Used

• Thumb cast-on method – a beginner-friendly cast-on technique that creates a neat, elastic edge suitable for chunky yarn projects
• Stocking stitch (st-st) – the entire fabric of each strip is worked in stocking stitch, alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, creating a smooth face and a ridged reverse
• Plaiting / braiding – the defining finishing technique of this pattern; six separate knitted strips are braided together in a specific colour sequence to create the final accessory, producing a richly textured and colourful result without any complex colourwork knitting
• Wet blocking – the finished piece is pinned out and covered with damp cloths and left to dry, setting the shape and evening out the fabric

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch – used on right-side rows throughout all strips
• Purl stitch – used on wrong-side rows throughout all strips
• Stocking stitch is the only stitch pattern required, keeping the knitting itself extremely straightforward and fast to work up in chunky yarn

Materials Required

Yarn – Hayfield Chunky with Wool (F030)

Both designs are worked in Hayfield Chunky with Wool (F030), a chunky weight yarn that combines the warmth and softness of wool with the practicality of easy care. The wool content adds natural loft, warmth, and a pleasing drape that makes it ideal for scarves and snoods worn close to the skin