Accessories in King Cole Safari Chunky - 5936pdf - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Safari Chunky Accessories – Knitting Pattern 5936 Summary

Pattern 5936 from King Cole is a collection of knitted accessories worked in King Cole Safari Chunky yarn. Designed at an intermediate difficulty level, this downloadable PDF brings together a selection of stylish chunky-weight accessories, including hats and scarves, making it an ideal project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and stitch patterns and are ready to explore more textured or structured designs.

About King Cole Safari Chunky

All designs in this leaflet are worked in King Cole Safari Chunky, a chunky-weight yarn suited to quick, satisfying knits. Chunky yarns like this work up rapidly on larger needles, making them a popular choice for accessories that need warmth and visual impact. The weight of the yarn means that even intermediate techniques such as increases and decreases produce bold, clearly defined results.

Stocking Stitch Beret

One of the featured designs in this pattern collection is the Stocking Stitch Beret, a classic shaped hat knitted flat or in the round using 5mm needles. The beret begins with a cast-on of 37 stitches and is worked to a tension of 14 stitches and 20 rows, making tension checking essential to achieving the correct fit and shape.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st) – the primary fabric stitch, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic finish
• Rib stitch – a combination of knit and purl stitches worked in sequence (such as k1, p1) used typically for the brim or band of the beret to create a stretchy, neat edge
• M1 (Make 1) – a increase technique where the horizontal strand lying between stitches is picked up and knitted into the back, twisting it to avoid a hole; used for shaping the crown or body of the beret
• M2 (Make 2) – a double increase where the horizontal strand between stitches is picked up and knitted into both the back and front, adding two stitches at once for more pronounced shaping
• Decreasing (dec) – stitches worked together (tog) to reduce stitch count and shape the crown of the beret neatly
• Increasing (inc) – used alongside M1 and M2 to build the rounded, full shape characteristic of a beret silhouette

Materials and Needles

• Yarn: King Cole Safari Chunky
• Needles: 5mm knitting needles (as specified for the Stocking Stitch Beret)

Tension

The stated tension for the Stocking Stitch Beret is 14 stitches and 20 rows to a standard tension square. As noted in the pattern, if you achieve fewer stitches than stated, switch to thinner needles; if you achieve more stitches, switch to thicker needles. Working to the correct tension is described as essential to achieving the correct size.

Additional Accessories

While the PDF content provided focuses primarily on the Stocking Stitch Beret, the pattern leaflet 5936 is presented as a collection of accessories knitted in King Cole Safari Chunky, with the project categories including both hats and scarves. Scarves in chunky yarn are typically worked in straightforward stitch patterns such as stocking stitch, garter stitch, or rib, taking advantage of the yarn's weight to create warm, cosy results with minimal complexity.

Charitable Contribution

King Cole notes on this pattern that for every King Cole pattern you buy, a donation will be made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, meaning your purchase supports a charitable cause alongside your knitting.

Pattern Format

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing instant access after purchase. It includes all necessary abbrevi