Parade Accessory Set in Main Street Yarns Shiny & Soft - Downloadable PDF

Parade Accessory Set in Main Street Yarns Shiny & Soft – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Parade Accessory Set is a free, downloadable PDF knitting pattern designed by Main Street Yarns. The set includes two coordinating accessories: a pair of mittens and a generously sized scarf. Both pieces are worked in Main Street Yarns Shiny & Soft, a worsted weight yarn, and share a cohesive aesthetic built around travelling cable motifs and classic ribbing. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore simple cable work.

About the Parade Mittens

The mittens are worked as a pair and are available in two sizes to fit a range of hands. The finished measurements are approximately 6½–7 inches (17 cm) for the small size and 8 inches (20.5 cm) for the medium size, measured around the hand.

Construction and Technique

The mittens are knitted entirely in the round using a circular needle, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, seamless fabric. The construction begins at the cuff and works upward toward the hand, with a separately worked thumb that is placed on hold and finished after the main body is complete.

• Cuff ribbing: The cuff is worked in a 2x2 rib (*P2, K2* repeat), creating a snug, stretchy band that keeps the mitten securely in place at the wrist.
• Thumb gusset: Stitches are increased gradually using M1 (make one) increases and Kfb (knit front and back) increases to shape the thumb gusset, which grows over multiple rounds before the thumb stitches are placed on hold.
• Cable panel on the hand: The body of the mitten features a striking travelling cable pattern using C4B (cable 4 back) and C4F (cable 4 front) cable crosses, worked on a background of stockinette stitch. These cables are repeated across the mitten at regular intervals, creating a bold, textured surface.
• Thumb finishing: The held thumb stitches are returned to smaller needles and worked in 1x1 rib (*P1, K1* repeat) for a comfortable, fitted finish. One stitch is picked up from the mitten body to close the gap and join in the round seamlessly.

Needles and Yarn for the Mittens

The mittens are worked using a size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle for the ribbed cuff and a size 8 (5 mm) circular needle for the main body. The pattern references at least two yarn colors, referred to as A, B, and C, all in Main Street Yarns Shiny & Soft at worsted weight. The color changes between the cuff, body, and thumb give the mittens a playful, coordinated look that ties the set together.

Gauge for the Mittens

Achieving correct gauge is essential for proper sizing. The pattern calls for 18 stitches and 24 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) over stockinette stitch using size 8 (5 mm) needles, and 24 stitches to 4 inches (10 cm) in the cable pattern. Knitters are advised to swatch before beginning and to adjust needle size as needed.

About the Parade Scarf

The Parade Scarf is a long, wide accessory with a finished measurement of approximately 56½ inches (143.5 cm) long by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. It is worked flat, back and forth in rows, making it straightforward to manage on a circular needle used as a straight needle. The length is fully adjustable — the pattern notes that additional length can be added or removed by working more or fewer repeats of the travelling rib section.

Construction and Technique

The scarf is cast on using 54 stitches and is