Hat, Snood and Scarf in Sirdar Big Softie Super Chunky - 7161 - Downloadable PDF

Hat, Snood and Scarf in Sirdar Big Softie Super Chunky – Pattern 7161

This downloadable PDF from Sirdar presents three coordinating crochet accessories for adults: a fitted hat, a generously sized scarf, and a cosy snood. All three designs are worked in Sirdar Big Softie Super Chunky yarn using a single large crochet hook, making this an ideal project for beginners or anyone looking for a satisfying, quick-to-complete make. The pattern is rated Easy and is sized as One Size – Adult.

What Is Being Made

• Hat: A crocheted hat designed to fit an average adult head, worked flat and seamed at the back.
• Scarf: A long, wide scarf measuring approximately 22 x 130 cm (8¾ x 51¼ in), perfect for wrapping and draping.
• Snood: A shorter, tube-style cowl measuring approximately 22 x 61 cm (8¾ x 24 in), joined at the back seam to form a loop that sits comfortably around the neck.

Techniques Used

All three accessories are worked in crochet, specifically using a combination of flat construction and simple shaping. Each piece begins with a foundation chain and is worked in rows, with the hat and snood both finished by joining a back seam. The hat features a gathered crown finish, achieved by working a cluster-style decrease where stitches are drawn together and fastened off to close the top neatly. The snood is similarly seamed to create its characteristic loop shape.

A key technique throughout all three designs is the alternating back loop and front loop treble crochet method, which creates a distinctive ribbed or textured fabric with excellent stretch and drape — particularly well suited to accessories that need to conform to the body.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch): Used to create the foundation row for each piece.
• Treble crochet (tr): The primary stitch throughout all three designs, worked into both back loops and front loops alternately to build the textured pattern.
• Back loop treble: Working into the back loop only of each treble creates one row of the alternating texture pattern.
• Front loop treble: Working into the front loop only on the following row completes the two-row repeat that sets the pattern.
• Cluster decrease: Used at the crown of the hat, this technique involves inserting the hook into successive trebles, drawing through loops, and finishing by drawing the yarn through all loops together — neatly closing and shaping the top of the hat.
• 2-chain turning chain: Used at the start of each row, counting as the first treble crochet throughout.

Pattern Structure and Tension

The stitch pattern is established over just two rows, making it very easy to memorise and work rhythmically. The stated tension is 14 stitches and 7 rows to 20 cm (8 in) over pattern using a 10.00 mm crochet hook. The pattern emphasises that achieving the correct tension is essential, and advises adjusting hook size accordingly — moving to a thinner hook if fewer stitches are produced, or a thicker hook if more stitches appear per 20 cm.

Materials Required

• Yarn – Sirdar Big Softie Super Chunky (F040):
  • Hat: 2 x 50g balls in shade 360
  • Scarf: 2 x 50g balls in shade 330
  • Snood: 2 x 50g balls in shade 361
• Crochet Hook: 1 x 10.00 mm crochet hook

The pattern also notes that Sirdar Denim Ultra, Big Bamboo, Faroe Super Chunky, and Kiko Super Chunky are suitable alternative yarns, though yarn quantities may vary