Snood & Mittens Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky - 10623 - Downloadable PDF

Snood & Mittens Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from Hayfield includes two coordinated accessories: a snood (cowl) and a pair of mittens. The snood measures approximately 56 x 20 cm (22 x 8 inches) in width and length, creating a generous neck warmer suitable for wrapping around the shoulders. The mittens are sized to fit hands measuring 19 cm (7½ inches) around, with a length of 24 cm (9½ inches), providing full coverage for warmth and comfort.

Craft & Techniques

Both pieces are created using knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern incorporates several key techniques including stripe sequences, which add visual interest and color variation throughout both garments. Thumb gusset shaping is employed in the mittens construction, allowing for a custom fit around the hand and thumb area. The pattern also features 2x2 rib sections, which provide elasticity and a refined finish, particularly useful in areas requiring stretch and recovery such as cuffs and edges.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure is stocking stitch (stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for colorwork and stripe patterns. The 2x2 rib stitch appears in specific sections to create textured, elastic ribbing. Increases are incorporated using make one (m1) techniques to shape the thumb gusset, demonstrating shaping fundamentals appropriate for intermediate knitters.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky, 100g balls. Four color options are specified: Shade 577 Canteloupe, Shade 610 Cornflower, Shade 574 Cornfield, and Shade 647 Burnt Orange. One ball each of four colors is required for both the snood and mittens.
• Needles: Two pairs of knitting needles are needed—10mm needles (UK size 000, USA size 15) for main fabric and 8mm needles (UK size 0, USA size 11) for ribbed sections.
• Tension: 9 stitches and 12 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch on 10mm needles.

Pattern Highlights

The super chunky yarn weight ensures quick project completion and creates a substantial, cozy fabric perfect for winter wear. The multi-color stripe sequence adds contemporary style while the intermediate difficulty level makes this pattern accessible to knitters with foundational skills seeking a manageable challenge. The coordinated snood and mittens set creates a unified accessory collection from a single downloadable pattern.