Hat And Scarf in Lion Brand Homespun - 70379AD

Lion Brand Homespun Hat and Scarf Knitting Pattern (70379AD)

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Lion Brand Yarn produces a coordinating hat and scarf set worked in the beloved Lion Brand Homespun yarn. Rated as an Easy skill level, this pattern is an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to create a cozy, stylish accessory duo. Both pieces are designed as one size, making this a practical and approachable project for gift-giving or personal wear.

What Is Being Made

• Hat: A classic knitted beanie with a finished circumference of 20 inches (51 cm), designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 22 inches (56 cm). The slight negative ease ensures a comfortable, snug fit.
• Scarf: A generously sized knitted scarf measuring 6½ x 66 inches (16.5 x 167.5 cm), long enough to wrap, drape, or tuck into a coat with ease.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 2 balls of Lion Brand Homespun in colorway Lagoon (790-404). Homespun is a chunky, textured yarn with a distinctive woven appearance and soft hand, making it ideal for warm accessories.
• Needles for the Scarf: Lion Brand Knitting Needles, Size 8 (5 mm) straight needles.
• Needles for the Hat: Lion Brand Double-Pointed Needles, Size 8; a circular knitting needle, Size 8 (5 mm), 16 inches (40 cm); and a circular knitting needle, Size 6 (4 mm), 16 inches (40 cm).
• Notions: Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers and Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (set of 6) for finishing and seaming.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting — used for the scarf, worked back and forth on straight needles.
• Circular knitting in the round — used for the hat body, worked seamlessly on a 16-inch circular needle to create a tube without seams.
• Double-pointed needle knitting — used to complete the crown decreases of the hat as the stitch count reduces and circular needles become impractical.
• Gauge swatching — the pattern strongly emphasizes checking gauge before beginning, with a specified gauge of 12 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch using the larger (Size 8) needles.
• Stitch marker placement — markers are used to track rounds and sections during hat construction.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) — the primary stitch pattern for both pieces. For the scarf, this is worked flat by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side. For the hat, Stockinette is achieved by knitting every round when working in the round.
• Ribbing — typically used at the brim of the hat (worked on the smaller Size 6 circular needle), providing stretch and a neat, fitted edge.
• Crown decrease stitches — shaping stitches worked near the top of the hat to close the crown neatly, transitioned onto double-pointed needles.

Pattern Notes and Sizing

The use of two different circular needle sizes for the hat is a thoughtful design detail: the smaller Size 6 (4 mm) needle creates a tighter, more elastic ribbed brim, while the larger Size 8 (5 mm) needle produces the relaxed Stockinette body at the correct gauge. This two-needle approach is a common professional technique for achieving a well-fitting hat without a floppy or overly tight brim.