Anna Hat & Scarf - Knitting Pattern For Women in Willow & Lark Strath by Willow & Lark

Anna Hat & Scarf Knitting Pattern – Willow & Lark Strath Collection

The Anna Hat & Scarf is a beautifully coordinated cabled accessory set designed by Willow and Lark as part of their Strath Collection (2021). The pattern includes instructions for both a cosy cable knit hat and a generously sized cable knit scarf, making it an ideal project for knitters who want a polished, matching winter accessories set. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore the satisfying world of cable work.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces two complementary knitted accessories:

• Anna Scarf: A substantial, long scarf measuring approximately 22cm (8¾in) wide by 220cm (86½in) long, featuring an all-over cable design that gives it beautiful texture and visual interest.
• Anna Hat: A one-size hat designed to fit an average adult head size, worked in the same cable pattern to match the scarf perfectly.

Together, the hat and scarf form a cohesive set that showcases the rich stitch definition of chunky-weight yarn. The generous length of the scarf means it can be wrapped multiple times for extra warmth, while the hat provides a snug, structured fit thanks to the cable construction.

Techniques Used

The Anna Hat & Scarf pattern uses a combination of classic knitting techniques that are characteristic of traditional cable accessories:

• Cables: The defining feature of this pattern. Cables are created by temporarily placing stitches onto a cable needle, holding them either at the front or back of the work, and then knitting them in a different order. This crossing of stitches produces the iconic twisted rope or braid effect. The pattern specifically references the C4F (Cable 4 Front) technique, where two stitches are slipped onto the cable needle and held at the front before knitting.
• Worked Flat: Both the hat and the scarf are knitted flat, meaning the knitting is worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round. This is a straightforward approach that suits knitters who prefer working on straight needles.
• Seamed Construction: Because the pieces are worked flat, seaming is used to join edges and finish the construction — a technique that adds structure and neatness to the finished accessories.

Stitches Used

The pattern draws on a small but effective selection of stitches to achieve its textured, classic look:

• Stocking Stitch: Used as the base fabric and as the reference stitch for tension. The pattern specifies a tension of 15 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm/4in square measured over stocking stitch.
• Cable Stitches (C4F): The primary decorative stitch, creating the signature cable panels that run through both the hat and the scarf.

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern is designed specifically for Willow & Lark Strath, a chunky weight yarn sold in 100g / 3½oz balls. Willow & Lark yarn is exclusively available at lovecrafts.com. The colourway used in the pattern is Slate Grey (shade 15). Yarn quantities are as follows:

• Scarf only: 4 balls of Slate Grey 15
• Hat only: 2 balls of Slate Grey 15
• Full set (hat and scarf together): 5 balls of Slate Grey 15

Note: The pattern recommends knitting the hat first and using the remaining yarn for the scarf when making the full set, which is a helpful tip for managing your yarn efficiently.

Needles & Tools

• 6mm (US 10) knitting needles — a pair of