Team Scarves & Hats in Plymouth Encore Worsted - F215

Team Scarves & Hats in Plymouth Encore Worsted – Pattern F215

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Plymouth Yarn Design Studio (pattern number F215) provides instructions for coordinating team-colored scarves and hats sized for children and adults alike. Designed to be knitted in two contrasting colors, these accessories are perfect for showing school, club, or sports team spirit. The pattern is available free with a yarn purchase and covers three size ranges, making it a versatile choice for knitters of all experience levels.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces two matching accessories:

• Hats – fitted knitted beanies worked in the round or flat, sized to fit three age groups
• Scarves – long rectangular scarves in a two-color striped or blocked design

Three size options are provided to fit a wide range of wearers:

• Ages 4–6: Hat approximately 20 x 8 inches; Scarf approximately 5 x 39 inches
• Ages 8–12: Hat approximately 22 x 10 inches; Scarf approximately 6 x 51 inches
• Adult: Hat approximately 22 x 10 inches; Scarf approximately 7 x 66½ inches

Techniques Used

• Stockinette stitch – the primary fabric construction technique for both the hat and scarf, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface
• Two-color knitting – using a dark color (Color A) and a light color (Color B) to achieve team-themed colorwork, ideal for stripes or color-blocked sections
• Shaping decreases – used to shape the crown of the hat, creating a neat, fitted finish
• Gauge swatching – the pattern requires two different gauges, one for the hat and one for the scarf, so knitters are encouraged to check their tension carefully before beginning

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) – the foundational stitch used throughout both projects
• Purl (p) – used in combination with knit stitches to form stockinette stitch fabric
• K2tog (knit 2 together) – a right-leaning decrease stitch used for hat crown shaping
• P2tog (purl 2 together) – a decrease worked on the wrong side, also contributing to crown shaping
• Yarn over (yo) – listed among the abbreviations, suggesting use in decorative or structural detailing within the pattern
• Stockinette stitch (st st) – alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side to produce a smooth fabric

Materials – Yarn

The pattern is specifically designed for Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted, a popular worsted-weight yarn available in 100g balls. Each project requires two colors:

• Color A (dark): 2 balls for sizes 4–6 and 8–12; 3 balls for Adult
• Color B (light): 2 balls for sizes 4–6 and 8–12; 3 balls for Adult

The pattern showcases several suggested team color combinations using Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted shades, including:

• Black (217) & Yellow (1382)
• Burgundy (999) & Gold (1014)
• Dark Green (204) & Silver (194)
• Green (054) & White (208)
• Medium Blue (517) & Silver (194)

Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted is a widely loved yarn known for its durability, easy care, and broad color range — making it an excellent choice for team accessories that need to withstand frequent wear and washing.

Materials – Needles