Striped Scarf and Beanie Set in Ella Rae Phoenix DK - ER4-04 - Downloadable PDF

Striped Scarf and Beanie Set in Ella Rae Phoenix DK – Pattern ER4-04

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Ella Rae provides instructions for a coordinating striped beanie hat and striped scarf set, worked in Ella Rae Phoenix DK yarn. The pattern offers two colour versions — Version 1 in Navy (col. 1003) and White (col. 1001), and Version 2 in Red (col. 1004) and Cream (col. 1002) — making it easy to knit a classic, versatile accessory set in your preferred palette. Each version requires one 100g hank each of two colours, keeping the project economical and beginner-friendly.

About the Yarn: Ella Rae Phoenix DK

Ella Rae Phoenix DK is the specified yarn for both pieces in this set. It is used at a DK (double knit) weight, which strikes a balance between warmth and drape, making it ideal for accessories like scarves and beanies. The pattern is worked on 4.00mm (US 6) straight needles, and the recommended tension is 22 stitches and 30 rows over 10 cm (approximately 4 inches) of stocking stitch. Achieving correct tension is important, particularly for the beanie, to ensure the finished circumference fits as intended.

The Striped Beanie Hat

The beanie is a knitted hat worked flat on a single pair of 4.00mm needles, then seamed to finish. It is designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 50 cm (19¾ inches) and measures approximately 25 cm (9¾ inches) in length.

• Cast on: 101 stitches using the main colour (col A)
• Version 1 (Navy/White): Begins with a stocking stitch brim section worked in col A for 4 cm, then transitions into a two-colour stripe sequence alternating between col A and col B in varying row counts — including 2-row, 4-row, and 6-row stripes — creating a graduated, visually interesting stripe pattern across the body of the hat
• Version 2 (Red/Cream): Begins with a 1×1 rib cuff (knit 1, purl 1 ribbing) worked for 4 cm to create a neat, stretchy brim, then continues in stocking stitch with a similar alternating two-colour stripe sequence
• Crown shaping: Worked using k2tog (knit two together) decrease rows, systematically reducing the stitch count across multiple rows — for example, decreasing from the full stitch count down through 24 stitches, then 13 stitches, and finally 7 stitches — before the yarn is drawn through the remaining stitches and fastened off securely
• Finishing: The seam is sewn to join the flat-knitted piece into a hat shape

Stitches and Techniques Used in the Beanie

• Stocking stitch (St st): Knit on right side rows, purl on wrong side rows — forms the smooth, classic fabric of the hat body
• 1×1 Rib (Version 2): Alternating knit 1, purl 1 across rows to create a stretchy, structured cuff
• k2tog decrease: A right-leaning decrease used repeatedly during crown shaping to taper the top of the hat neatly
• p2tog decrease: Used on the final purl row of crown shaping to complete the reduction before drawing yarn through remaining stitches
• Two-colour striping: Colours are changed every 2, 4, or 6 rows by carrying or rejoining yarn, creating bold horizontal stripes

The Striped Scarf

The scarf is a generously sized, long knitted accessory measuring approximately 14 cm (5½ inches) wide and 180 cm (70¾ inches) long — a classic, wrap-around length suitable for cold-weather wear.