Women's Snoods and Scarves in Sirdar Wool Rich Aran - 7183 - Downloadable PDF

Women's Snoods and Scarves in Sirdar Wool Rich Aran – Pattern 7183

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents four stylish accessories for women, all knitted in Sirdar Wool Rich Aran yarn: two snoods and two scarves. Each design is worked as a one-size adult project, offering a range of textures and silhouettes to suit different tastes. The pattern is ideal for knitters who enjoy combining simple knit-and-purl structures with classic cable techniques, making it a rewarding project for those at an intermediate skill level.

The Four Designs at a Glance

The pattern covers four distinct accessories, each assigned a letter for easy reference:

• Snood A – a long, narrow snood measuring approximately 16 x 140 cm (6¼ x 55¼ in)
• Snood B – a wider, shorter snood measuring approximately 30 x 60 cm (11¾ x 23¾ in)
• Scarf C – a generous scarf measuring approximately 23 x 145 cm (9 x 57¼ in)
• Scarf D – a narrower long scarf measuring approximately 17 x 145 cm (6½ x 57¼ in)

Materials Required

All four designs are knitted using Sirdar Wool Rich Aran (F066), a premium aran-weight yarn. Each design uses a different shade from the range:

• Snood A – shade 317, requiring 1 x 100g ball
• Snood B – shade 312, requiring 1 x 100g ball
• Scarf C – shade 313, requiring 2 x 100g balls
• Scarf D – shade 315, requiring 2 x 100g balls

The pattern notes that the yarn is also suitable for Giselle Aran, though yarn amounts may vary. You will need one pair of 5mm (UK6 / US8) knitting needles for all four designs. A cable needle is required for Snood B and both scarves, as these designs incorporate cable stitch patterns.

Snood A – Design Details

Snood A is the simplest of the four designs, making it an excellent choice for knitters who prefer a clean, textural finish without cables. The fabric is worked in garter stitch, which creates a reversible, ridged texture that lies flat and has a pleasing rustic quality. Garter stitch is formed by knitting every row, making it straightforward to execute while still producing a fabric with visual interest and warmth.

The tension for this design is noted as 20 stitches x 1 pattern repeat measuring 16 x 10 cm (6¼ x 4 in) over pattern on 5mm needles. Once the knitted strip reaches the desired length, the side edges are joined to form the snood loop. Finishing instructions recommend covering the piece with a damp cloth and leaving it to dry, with further care guidance available on the yarn ball band.

Stitches and Techniques – Snood A

• Garter stitch (knit every row)
• Simple seaming to join side edges into a snood

Snood B – Design Details

Snood B is a wider, shorter snood with a more structured, cabled appearance. This design introduces the use of a cable needle, elevating the complexity and visual impact of the finished accessory. The broader dimensions — 30 x 60 cm (11¾ x 23¾ in) — make it a cosy cowl-style snood that sits comfortably around the neck.

Stitches and Techniques – Snood B

• Cable stitches worked with a cable needle, including:
  • C6B – 6-stitch back cable (slip 3