Scarf, Hat, Mitts and Snood in Hayfield Spirit DK - 8039 - Downloadable PDF

Scarf, Hat, Mitts and Snood in Hayfield Spirit DK – Pattern 8039

This beginner-friendly knitting pattern from Hayfield includes four coordinating accessories — a Zig Zag Scarf, a Hat, a pair of Mitts, and a Snood — all worked in Hayfield Spirit DK yarn. Each accessory is designed as a standalone project, making this an ideal pattern collection for newer knitters looking to build confidence while creating a complete, stylish set of handknitted accessories.

Zig Zag Scarf

The Zig Zag Scarf measures approximately 15 x 150 cm (6 x 59 inches), making it a generously long everyday scarf. It is worked flat on 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles using a thumb method cast-on. The fabric is created in garter stitch — where every row is knitted — which gives the scarf a dense, reversible, and stretchy texture that is particularly well-suited to beginners.

The distinctive zig zag shaping is achieved through a combination of k2tog (knit two together, a right-leaning decrease) and m1 (make one, an increase stitch), worked at opposite ends of the fabric on alternating rows. This pairing of increases and decreases maintains a consistent stitch count while shifting the fabric diagonally, creating the signature chevron-like zig zag effect across the length of the scarf. The 40-row repeat is clearly structured, making it easy to track progress.

• Tension: 21 sts and 40 rows to 10 cm over garter stitch on 4mm needles
• Yarn: 1 x 100g ball of Hayfield Spirit DK in shade 405
• Needles: 4mm (UK8 / USA6)
• Finishing: Pin out to measurements, cover with damp cloths, and leave to dry

Hat

The Hat is sized to fit an average adult head and is knitted flat before being seamed. It is worked using both 4mm (UK8 / USA6) and 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles, with the finer needles typically used for a tighter ribbed brim and the larger needles for the main body of the hat.

The main stitch pattern used for the Hat is described as tuck stitch, which involves the technique of k1below — knitting into the stitch one row below the current stitch on the needle. This creates a subtle, textured, almost woven or gathered appearance in the fabric, adding visual interest and a slightly thicker, warmer fabric than standard stocking stitch. The tuck stitch pattern is worked over a specific repeat and gives the hat a distinctive handcrafted look.

• Tension: 20 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm over tuck stitch on 4mm needles
• Yarn: 1 x 100g ball of Hayfield Spirit DK in shade 401
• Needles: 4mm (UK8 / USA6) and 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3)

Mitts

The Mitts are designed to fit an average woman's hands and are also worked using both 4mm and 3¼mm knitting needles. Like the Hat, the Mitts are likely to feature a ribbed or neat cuff worked on the finer needles, transitioning to the main body on the larger needles. Mitts — fingerless gloves that cover the hand and wrist while leaving the fingers free — are a practical and popular knitting project, offering warmth without sacrificing dexterity.

• Yarn: 1 x 100g ball of Hayfield Spirit DK in shade 402
• Needles: 4mm (UK8 / USA6) and 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3)