Scarf, Wristwarmers, Hats, Mitts & Snood Knitted in King Cole Fjord DK - 5654 - Downloadable PDF

Scarf, Wristwarmers, Hats, Mitts & Snood Knitted in King Cole Fjord DK – Pattern 5654

This downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole (pattern number 5654) offers a comprehensive collection of five coordinating cold-weather accessories, all knitted in King Cole Fjord DK yarn. The set includes a scarf, wristwarmers, hats (including a beret with shaped crown), mitts, and a snood. Rated as an intermediate level project, this pattern is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and are ready to expand their skills across a range of accessory styles. Purchasing this pattern also contributes a donation to the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

Yarn and Materials

All five designs are worked in King Cole Fjord DK, a double knit weight yarn. The recommended needle size throughout the pattern is 4 mm, though knitters are advised to adjust needle size up or down as needed to achieve the correct tension. The stated tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles. As with all knitting projects, checking tension before beginning is essential to ensure accurate sizing and fit.

The Scarf

The scarf is a straightforward yet satisfying make, cast on using the thumb method with 102 stitches on 4 mm needles. It is worked entirely in stocking stitch (alternating knit and purl rows) until the piece reaches a generous 200 cm (78¾ inches) in length. Once complete, the scarf is finished by folding it in half lengthways with the wrong sides facing and joining along the side, cast-on, and cast-off edges, creating a neat, double-layered result. This construction gives the scarf extra warmth and a polished appearance without any additional techniques.

Techniques Used

• Thumb method cast-on
• Stocking stitch throughout
• Seaming to create a double-layered finish

The Hats (Including Beret)

The hat designs in this pattern include a beret with a fully shaped crown. The beret begins with a 1x1 rib border — worked by alternating knit 1 and purl 1 stitches across every row — which creates a neat, stretchy band that sits comfortably around the head. After the ribbed section, stitches are increased on a wrong-side row using the make 1 (m1) technique to expand the fabric out to 141 stitches, giving the beret its characteristic full, rounded shape.

The body of the beret is then worked in stocking stitch until the piece reaches 13 cm (5¼ inches). The crown shaping is worked using knit 2 together (k2tog) decreases, reducing the stitch count in a series of decrease rows to draw the top of the beret to a neat point. This structured shaping is a key intermediate skill and produces a classically styled finish.

Techniques Used

• 1x1 rib for the brim
• Make 1 (m1) increases for shaping
• Stocking stitch for the body
• k2tog decreases for crown shaping

The Mitts and Wristwarmers

The mitts and wristwarmers are among the most technically engaging pieces in this collection, featuring a thumb gusset — a hallmark of well-constructed hand accessories. After an initial section of 1x1 rib at the cuff and a short section of stocking stitch, the thumb gusset shaping begins. Stitches are increased on either side of a central thumb panel using the make 1 (m1) method on right-side rows, with plain purl rows worked in between. This gradual shaping mirrors the natural