Woman's Accessories in Sirdar Funky Fur - 8236 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Funky Fur Women's Accessories – Snood and Scarf Knitting Pattern (8236)

This downloadable PDF from Sirdar presents two stylish, tactile accessories for women: a cosy snood and a long scarf, both knitted in the luxuriously textured Sirdar Funky Fur yarn. Rated as an intermediate knitting project, the pattern is straightforward enough for confident beginners looking to progress, while still offering satisfying results for more experienced knitters. Both accessories are worked entirely in stocking stitch, making this an ideal pattern for building confidence with a classic technique while producing eye-catching, fashion-forward results thanks to the distinctive fluffy character of Funky Fur yarn.

About Sirdar Funky Fur Yarn

Sirdar Funky Fur (yarn code F056) is a novelty fur-effect yarn that creates a plush, feathery texture in the finished fabric. Despite its dramatic appearance, it is worked on standard needles and knits to a DK weight tension. The yarn is sold in 50g balls, and two colourways are specified in this pattern — shade 210 for the snood and shade 208 for the scarf — allowing each accessory its own distinct look. Care instructions are provided on the ball band, and both finished pieces are finished with a damp cloth blocking method.

Materials and Tools Required

• Yarn: Sirdar Funky Fur F056 — 2 x 50g balls in shade 210 for the snood; 5 x 50g balls in shade 208 for the scarf
• Needles: One pair of 4mm knitting needles (UK size 8 / USA size 6)
• A damp cloth for blocking and finishing

The pattern emphasises the importance of achieving the correct tension before casting on. The stated tension is 22 stitches and 32 rows to 10cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch on 4mm needles. Knitters are advised to adjust needle size accordingly — moving to a thinner needle if fewer stitches are produced, or a thicker needle if more stitches appear per 10cm. Achieving the correct tension is especially important with novelty yarns like Funky Fur, where the textured fibres can make it harder to count stitches visually.

Design 1: The Snood

The snood is a wide, tube-shaped neck warmer that sits around the neck and shoulders, offering warmth and style in one versatile piece. When finished, it measures approximately 60cm wide by 20cm deep (23¾ x 8 inches), giving it a generous, comfortable fit suitable for most adult women.

Construction and Technique

The snood is cast on using the thumb method, with 132 stitches placed on the needle. It is worked entirely in stocking stitch — knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows — and continued until 5 balls of Sirdar Funky Fur have been used, always ending on a wrong-side (purl) row before casting off. Once the flat knitted rectangle is complete, the side edges are seamed together to form the characteristic loop or tube shape of a snood. Finishing involves covering the joined piece with a damp cloth and leaving it to dry, which helps the fabric settle and the fur fibres to bloom evenly.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st): Knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows — the only stitch pattern used throughout
• Thumb method cast-on
• Cast off on the final wrong-side row

Design 2: The Scarf

The scarf is a long, elegant accessory measuring approximately 20cm wide by 160cm in length (8 x 63 inches) — a generous, wrap-worthy length that can be styled in multiple ways. Its narrow but substantial proportions make it a versatile wardrobe addition, and the