Accessories in King Cole Quartz Super Chunky - 5640 - Downloadable PDF

Accessories Knitted in King Cole Quartz Super Chunky – Pattern 5640

This downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole is numbered 5640 and presents a collection of knitted accessories worked in King Cole Quartz Super Chunky yarn. Rated as intermediate in difficulty, the pattern guides knitters through several coordinating accessories, making it an excellent choice for those comfortable with basic shaping and stitch pattern combinations who are ready to tackle garment construction details such as crown shaping, shoulder shaping, and thumb openings.

Accessories Included in the Pattern

Hat

The hat is a classic knitted beanie-style design worked in the round from the brim upward. It begins on 8mm needles with a ribbed brim section, before transitioning to 10mm needles for the main body, ensuring a neat, snug fit at the head and a relaxed, cosy upper section.

• Cast on: 62 stitches for the brim
• Brim: 8 rows of 2x2 rib on 8mm needles
• Body: Continues in 2x2 rib on 10mm needles until the hat measures 18cm
• Crown shaping: Worked in garter stitch, beginning with a decrease row (K6, K2tog) repeated across, reducing from 62 stitches down to 55, then further decreased on the first crown row to 46 stitches using (K2tog, K4) repeats
• Techniques: Rib brim, needle size change for body, systematic crown decreases using K2tog

The structured crown shaping gives the hat a smooth, rounded finish typical of well-fitted super chunky beanies. Because the yarn is super chunky weight, the hat knits up very quickly, making it a satisfying and fast project even for those newer to crown shaping.

Tabard

The pattern also includes a tabard, a sleeveless over-garment with front and back panels. The construction is straightforward, with the front and back worked separately and then joined. The back is worked exactly as the front up to a certain point, after which additional rows are added before shoulder shaping begins.

• Front: Worked to a specific point marked in the pattern, then shoulder shaping is introduced
• Back: Mirrors the front construction up to the same marker, then continues for a further 8 rows before shoulder shaping
• Shoulder shaping: Achieved by casting off 8 stitches at the beginning of rows, with the process repeated to shape both shoulders symmetrically, leaving 8 remaining stitches cast off at the end
• Stitch pattern: Incorporates stocking stitch and garter stitch sections
• Techniques: Flat panel knitting, cast-off shoulder shaping, seaming

The tabard format — open at the sides or minimally seamed — makes it a versatile layering piece. The combination of stocking stitch and garter stitch adds visual texture without requiring complex stitch work.

Mitt / Handwarmer

The pattern includes a mitt or handwarmer design featuring a thumb opening, created using a simple marker-based method rather than a knitted thumb gusset, keeping the construction accessible for intermediate knitters.

• Thumb opening: Created by leaving an opening between markers when joining the side seam during making up
• Construction: Worked flat and seamed, with the thumb gap left unstitched
• Techniques: Flat knitting, seaming with a deliberate opening, marker placement

This style of thumb opening is a beginner-friendly approach to handwear construction, avoiding the complexity of picking up stitches for a full thumb while still producing a functional and comfortable mitt.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• 2x2 Rib: Alternating two knit stitches and two purl stitches, creating an elastic, structured fabric ideal for hat brims and fitted sections
• Stocking Stitch (St-St): Kn