Beanie & Scarf in Ella Rae Twist - ER12-02 - Downloadable PDF

Beanie & Scarf in Ella Rae Twist – Pattern ER12-02

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Ella Rae includes instructions for two coordinating accessories: a classic ribbed Beanie and a long, fringed Scarf, both worked in the super chunky yarn Ella Rae Twist. The set is an ideal project for knitters looking for a quick, satisfying make using bold, chunky yarn, and the straightforward stitch patterns make it accessible to a wide range of skill levels.

Yarn: Ella Rae Twist

Ella Rae Twist is a super chunky weight yarn, sold in 100g balls. Both the beanie and the scarf are shown in colour number 08. Because the yarn is super chunky, projects knit up quickly and the finished fabric has a wonderfully warm, substantial feel — perfect for cold-weather accessories.

• Beanie: requires 2 x 100g balls of Ella Rae Twist in colour 08
• Scarf: requires 3 x 100g balls of Ella Rae Twist in colour 08

The Beanie

The beanie is a straightforward knitted hat worked flat and seamed, making it a great project even for knitters who prefer straight needles over circular. It features a deep 2x2 ribbed band followed by a Garter stitch body, with neat decreases shaping the crown.

• Finished circumference: approximately 52 cm (20½ in)
• Width: approximately 20 cm (8 in)
• Needles: 1 pair 6.00mm (US 10) needles for the rib band, then 6.50mm (US 10.5) needles for the Garter stitch body
• Tension/Gauge: 12 sts and 24 rows over 10 cm / 4 in in Garter stitch using 6.50mm needles

The beanie begins by casting on 64 stitches on 6.00mm needles. The first 12 cm are worked in 2x2 rib — a classic, stretchy pattern formed by alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches on every row. This creates a snug, elasticated band that sits comfortably around the head. After the rib band, the knitter switches to 6.50mm needles and continues in Garter stitch (knitting every row) until the hat measures 25 cm in total, including the band.

The crown shaping is worked across several decrease rows:

• First decrease row: K2, k2tog repeated across — reducing to 48 stitches
• Three plain Garter stitch rows
• Second decrease row: K1, k2tog repeated across — reducing to 32 stitches
• Three plain Garter stitch rows
• Third decrease row: K2tog repeated across — reducing to 16 stitches
• Fourth decrease row (WS): K2tog repeated across — reducing to 8 stitches

The yarn is then broken, threaded through the remaining 8 stitches, pulled tight and secured, and the side seam is sewn to complete the hat. The k2tog decrease is a simple right-leaning decrease where two stitches are knitted together as one, making it easy for beginners to master.

The Scarf

The scarf is a long, generously sized accessory worked entirely in Garter stitch on larger needles than typically recommended for the yarn. This intentional use of a larger needle size creates a slightly more relaxed, drapey fabric with wonderful texture.

• Finished width: approximately 15 cm (6 in)
• Finished length: approximately 220 cm (86½ in),