Accessories in Sirdar No.1 Chunky - 8177 - Downloadable PDF

Accessories in Sirdar No.1 Chunky – Pattern 8177: Four Chunky Knit Designs

Pattern 8177 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF featuring four distinct chunky-weight knitted accessories: a Patchwork Snood, a Cabled Snood, a Ribbed Hat, and a Honeycomb Hat. All four designs are worked in Sirdar No.1 Chunky yarn, making them quick and satisfying projects for intermediate knitters who want to build their skills with textured stitch patterns and simple shaping. The pattern is also noted as suitable for Harrap Tweed Chunky, Aura, and Imagination Chunky, giving knitters some flexibility in yarn choice, though yarn amounts may vary.

Materials and Needles

All four designs use Sirdar No.1 Chunky yarn, sold in 100g balls. The specific shades called for across the four projects are:

• Patchwork Snood: Shade 225 – 2 x 100g balls
• Cabled Snood: Shade 215 – 1 x 100g ball
• Ribbed Hat: Main Shade 206 and Contrast Shade 227 – 1 x 100g ball of each
• Honeycomb Hat: Shade 216 – 1 x 100g ball

You will need one pair of 6½mm (UK3 / USA10.5) knitting needles and one pair of 5½mm (UK5 / USA9) knitting needles. A cable needle is also required for both the Cabled Snood and the Honeycomb Hat.

Patchwork Snood

The Patchwork Snood measures approximately 61 cm wide by 20 cm long (24 x 8 inches) and is worked in Sirdar No.1 Chunky in shade 225 using two 100g balls. As the name suggests, this snood combines different stitch patterns worked in sections or blocks to create a patchwork-style texture. This approach is an excellent way for intermediate knitters to practise transitioning between stitch patterns within a single piece. The generous width makes it a cosy, wrap-style snood that sits comfortably around the neck and shoulders.

Techniques and Stitches

• Multiple stitch pattern sections combined to create a patchwork effect
• Working with a chunky weight yarn for fast progress and bold texture
• Seaming or joining to form the snood loop

Cabled Snood

The Cabled Snood is a narrower, longer accessory, measuring 15 cm wide by 57 cm long (6 x 22½ inches), and is knitted in Sirdar No.1 Chunky in shade 215 using just one 100g ball. Its slim, elongated shape makes it ideal for wrapping around the neck in the classic snood style. The cable detailing runs along the length of the piece, creating a striking raised rope-like pattern that is both visually impressive and tactilely satisfying.

Techniques and Stitches

• Cable stitch – worked using a cable needle to cross stitches over one another, creating a twisted rope or plait effect
• Rib stitch – commonly used alongside cables to keep the fabric elastic and frame the cable panels
• Use of a cable needle to hold stitches temporarily while crossing
• Seaming to close the snood into a loop

Cable knitting is a classic intermediate technique where groups of stitches are rearranged by slipping them onto a cable needle, knitting the next stitches from the main needle, then knitting the held stitches. This creates the characteristic twisted appearance. Working cables in a chunky yarn makes the definition particularly bold and dramatic.

Ribbed Hat

The Rib