Accessories in Merry Go Round XL in Stylecraft - 9961 - Downloadable PDF

Accessories in Merry Go Round XL by Stylecraft – Pattern 9961

This Stylecraft pattern 9961 is a collection of four beginner-friendly knitting designs for girls and ladies, all worked in Merry Go Round XL super chunky yarn. The four accessories included are a Fake Polo Insert with Polo Neck, a Fake Polo Insert with Collar, a Garter Stitch Scarf, and a Moss Stitch Scarf. Sizes range from 4–6 years through to Ladies, making this a versatile pattern suitable for knitting gifts across a wide age range. The downloadable PDF format means you can access the instructions immediately after purchase.

Yarn and Materials

All four designs are written for Stylecraft Merry Go Round XL 100g balls, a super chunky weight yarn. Specific colourways featured in the pattern include:

• Fruit Salad 3723 – used for the Fake Polo Insert with Polo Neck
• Liquorice Whirl 3728 – used for the Fake Polo Insert with Collar
• Apple Sours 3721 – used for the Garter Stitch Scarf
• Summer Pudding 3016 – used for the Moss Stitch Scarf

The pattern also notes that alternative yarns such as Special XL, Special XL Tweed, and Life Super Chunky can be substituted, though knitters are advised to check the meterage carefully as ball quantities may vary.

Needles required include 9mm (UK 00 / USA 13) and 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles. The fake polo inserts use both needle sizes, beginning on 9mm and transitioning to 10mm for the main body sections.

Tension

The stated tension is 9 stitches and 12 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch on 10mm needles, or the needle size required to achieve the correct tension. Achieving the correct tension is especially important for the fitted fake polo inserts to ensure accurate sizing.

Design 1 and 2: Fake Polo Inserts (with Polo Neck and with Collar)

The Fake Polo Insert is a clever accessory designed to be worn underneath a jumper or top, giving the appearance of a layered polo neck or collared shirt without the bulk of a full garment. This makes it a practical and stylish knit for cooler weather.

Both versions are worked flat in pieces and share the same basic construction for the back. The back is cast on using 9mm needles and worked in a rib-based textured pattern that combines knit and purl stitches in a structured sequence. The pattern transitions to 10mm needles after the initial rows, with decrease rows worked at specific points to shape the piece correctly for each size.

• Stitches used: knit (k), purl (p), purl two together (p2tog), knit two together (k2tog), rib patterns combining k2 and p2 sequences
• Techniques: casting on, working flat in rows, needle size changes mid-piece, shaping via decrease rows

Measurements for the Fake Polo Insert are as follows:

• Width: 22 cm (8¾ in) for 4–6 years up to 36 cm (14 in) for Ladies
• Full length: 20 cm (8 in) for 4–6 years up to 30 cm (11¾ in) for Ladies

The two versions differ in their neckline finish — one features a polo neck and the other a collar — giving knitters a choice of style. Both are rated as easy/beginner level, making them ideal for those new to knitting or looking for a quick, satisfying project.

Yarn requirements for each fake