Hat & Scarf in Sirdar Adventure - 10316 - Downloadable PDF

Hat & Scarf Set in Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky – Pattern 10316

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar (Design No. 10316) provides instructions for a coordinating hat and scarf set worked in Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky yarn. Rated as intermediate difficulty, the pattern is well-suited to confident beginners and seasoned knitters alike who want a satisfying, fast-growing project on large needles. Sirdar triple-checks every pattern to guarantee success when worked with the recommended Sirdar yarn, giving knitters extra confidence at every stage.

About Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky Yarn

Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky is a roving-style yarn with a wonderfully cosy, textured character. Its shade palette draws inspiration from a polar expedition, featuring evocative colourways such as Glacial Blue (106), Frosted Earth (102), Mineral Haze (104), and Sunset Glow (107). The pattern sample shown uses shade 106 Glacial Blue. Each ball weighs 200g, making it an excellent choice for chunky accessories that work up quickly. Sirdar has been producing quality hand-knitting yarns in West Yorkshire since 1880, and Adventure is one of their accessible, beginner-friendly ranges.

The Scarf

Finished Measurements

The scarf measures approximately 32 cm x 161 cm (12½" x 63½") — a generous, wrap-worthy length ideal for cold-weather wear.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 3 balls of Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky (200g)
• Needles: 1 pair of 12mm (USA 17) knitting needles

Tension

The scarf is worked in a Lace Pattern, achieving a tension of 7 stitches and 10 rows to 10 cm / 4" on 12mm needles over the lace stitch pattern. Because lace patterns create an open, airy fabric, the larger needle size helps the stitches bloom beautifully and keeps the fabric drapey rather than stiff.

Techniques & Stitches

• Lace Pattern: The scarf features a decorative lace stitch design, which typically involves a combination of yarn-overs and decreases to create an elegant, openwork texture. Despite the intermediate label, lace on super chunky yarn is far easier to read and correct than fine-weight lace, making this an excellent introduction to the technique.
• Casting On and Casting Off: Standard knitting cast-on and cast-off methods are used to begin and finish the piece neatly.

The Hat

Finished Size

The hat is designed to fit an average adult head and is offered in one size.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 1 ball of Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky (200g)
• Needles: 1 pair of 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles for the main body of the hat, and 1 pair of 12mm (USA 17) knitting needles also referenced for the set

Tension

The hat is worked in Stocking Stitch, with a tension of 8 stitches and 10 rows to 10 cm / 4" on 12mm needles. The slightly smaller 10mm needles used for the hat's ribbed or cast-on section help create a snug, well-fitting edge.

Techniques & Stitches

• Thumb Method Cast-On: The hat begins with a thumb method cast-on of 42 stitches using 10mm needles. The thumb method is a popular single-needle cast-on that creates a stretchy, elastic edge — particularly useful for hats that need to slip