Scarf, Hat and Wrist Warmers in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed with Wool - 7991 - Downloadable PDF

Scarf, Hat and Wrist Warmers in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed – Pattern 7991

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Hayfield delivers a coordinated three-piece accessories set: a generously sized scarf, a classic adult hat, and a pair of wrist warmers. All three pieces are worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed, a textured aran-weight yarn that lends rustic, countryside character to every stitch. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters ready to cast on straight away.

About the Design Set

Pattern 7991 is designed as a cohesive, matching accessories collection. Each of the three pieces shares the same yarn and needle family, so the finished set coordinates beautifully in colour and texture. The recommended shade is Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed shade 680, and the entire set — scarf, hat, and wrist warmers — can be completed using just 1 x 400g ball of yarn, making this an economical as well as stylish project. The pattern notes also confirm compatibility with Hayfield Bonus Aran (without the tweed) for knitters who prefer a smoother finish.

The Scarf

Finished Measurements

• Width: 18 cm / 7 in
• Length: 200 cm / 78¾ in
• Sizing: One size

Construction and Techniques

The scarf is worked flat on a pair of 5mm (UK6 / USA8) knitting needles, with a pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles also specified — typically used for ribbed borders or cast-on/cast-off edges to keep the tension neat and prevent flaring. Working flat on straight needles is the most traditional approach for a scarf, producing a reversible or near-reversible fabric that lies flat and drapes well.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches forming the main fabric
• Cable needle (CN) techniques — indicating decorative cable panels running along the length of the scarf
• Ribbing for neat, elasticated edges

Cable knitting involves slipping a set number of stitches onto a cable needle, holding it to the front or back of the work, knitting the next stitches from the main needle, then knitting the held stitches. This crossing action creates the characteristic twisted rope or plait effect that is a hallmark of aran-style knitting. The tweed fleck in the yarn adds extra visual interest to the cable texture.

The Hat

Finished Measurements

• Sizing: To fit an average adult head

Construction and Techniques

The hat is knitted in the round using a 5mm (UK6 / USA8) 40cm circular needle and a 4mm (UK8 / USA6) 40cm circular needle. Working in the round eliminates seams entirely, producing a smooth, comfortable interior — ideal for a hat worn close to the head. The smaller circular needle is used for the ribbed brim, which provides a snug, stretchy fit, while the larger needle creates the body and crown of the hat.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Knit in the round on circular needles
• Rib stitch for the brim — typically a k2, p2 or k1, p1 rib pattern in aran accessories
• Cable panel work using a cable needle
• Crown decreases to shape the top of the hat

Knitting in the round means the right side of the fabric always faces the knitter, which makes reading cable and textured patterns more intuitive. Crown shaping involves working regular decrease rounds that draw the stitches inward, creating a neat, rounded top without the need for a seam.

The Wrist Warmers

Finished Measurements