Scarves and Hats in Sirdar Bouffle - 7388 - Downloadable PDF

Scarves and Hats in Sirdar Bouflé – Pattern 7388: Complete Knitting Guide

Sirdar pattern 7388 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for adults, offering four stylish chunky-knit accessories in one collection: a Buttoned Scarf, a Plain Scarf, a Slouchy Hat, and a Buttoned Hat. All four designs are worked in Sirdar Bouflé, a chunky-weight yarn that creates a beautifully textured, cloud-like fabric. The pattern is sized for one size fits most adults, with the hats designed to fit an average woman's head. This is an excellent project for knitters who enjoy quick, satisfying makes with a luxurious finish.

Yarn and Materials

All four designs use Sirdar F053 Bouflé, a chunky yarn sold in 50g balls. Each design uses a different shade, keeping the projects distinct and giftable:

• Buttoned Scarf – Shade 724, requires 2 x 50g balls
• Plain Scarf – Shade 726, requires 2 x 50g balls
• Slouchy Hat – Shade 720, requires 2 x 50g balls
• Buttoned Hat – Shade 722, requires 1 x 50g ball

In addition to yarn, knitters will need the following tools and notions:

• 6½mm knitting needles (UK size 3 / USA size 10.5) – used for both scarves and as the primary needle for the hats
• 5½mm knitting needles (UK size 5 / USA size 9) – used for the Slouchy Hat and Buttoned Hat
• 3 buttons for the Buttoned Scarf
• 2 buttons for the Buttoned Hat

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for all four designs. The pattern specifies two different tension requirements depending on the stitch pattern used:

• Buttoned Scarf and Slouchy Hat: 13 stitches and 22 rows to 10cm (4in) over pattern on 6½mm needles
• Plain Scarf: 13 stitches and 18 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch on 6½mm needles

As with all knitting patterns, it is strongly recommended to work a tension swatch before beginning. If you have fewer stitches than stated, switch to a thinner needle; if you have more stitches, switch to a thicker needle. Getting tension right ensures your finished accessories match the stated measurements.

Design 1: Buttoned Scarf

The Buttoned Scarf is a structured, textured accessory knitted in Sirdar Bouflé Shade 724. It measures 21cm (8¼in) wide and 90cm (35½in) long, making it a neat, manageable length ideal for wrapping or pinning in place.

Techniques and Stitches

• Cast on using the thumb method with 27 stitches
• Worked in a rib-based textured pattern combining knit and purl stitches in a set repeat
• The pattern is established over two rows: the first row works k3, p1 repeated to the last three stitches, ending k3; the second row works k1, p1 then k3, p1 repeated to the last stitch, ending k1
• Buttonhole rows are incorporated into the pattern: on Row 9, stitches are