Hat, Tuck Scarf and Mittens in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120 - 6739 - Downloadable PDF

Pattern Summary: Hat, Tuck Scarf and Mittens in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120 – Pattern 6739

This free downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Schachenmayr presents a coordinated cold-weather accessories set consisting of three pieces: a fitted hat (Mütze), a tuck scarf (Steckschal), and a pair of mittens (Fäustlinge). The set is designed to be worked in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120, a DK-weight yarn, and features a cheerful two-colour stripe detail using Pink and Orange colourways. The pattern is sized for children or smaller adult heads, with the hat offered in two circumference options.

Yarn and Materials

All three pieces in this pattern are designed for use with Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120, a DK-weight (double knitting) yarn. As the name suggests, this yarn is made from fine merino wool, making it soft against the skin — an important quality for accessories worn close to the face and hands. The pattern specifies at least two colours: Pink as the primary colour and Orange as the contrast colour used in the stripe sequence. Knitters will need a set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) suitable for working small circumferences in the round, which is the standard tool for knitting hats and mittens in the round without seams.

The Hat (Mütze)

Construction and Sizing

The hat is worked entirely in the round on a set of double-pointed needles, making it seamless from cast-on to crown. It is offered in two sizes: approximately 38 cm circumference and 41 cm circumference, with stitch counts and shaping instructions given for both. The smaller size casts on 84 stitches and the larger size 91 stitches, distributed evenly across the needle set.

Techniques and Stitches

• Cast-on in the round: Stitches are cast on and distributed across double-pointed needles before joining to work in the round.
• Stockinette stitch (glatt rechts / knit every round): The body of the hat is worked entirely in smooth stockinette stitch, which creates a clean, flat fabric ideal for showcasing the stripe colour changes.
• Two-colour stripe sequence: After an initial 14 rounds in Pink, the pattern transitions into an alternating stripe of 2 rounds Orange / 2 rounds Pink, repeated throughout the body. This simple but effective colourwork technique requires no stranding — each colour is simply picked up at the start of its two-round section.
• Crown shaping with decreases: At a height of 12 cm (36 rounds), decreases begin. Markers are placed at every 12th (or 13th) stitch, creating 7 decrease points. The two stitches following each marker are worked together (k2tog) — a right-leaning decrease — reducing the stitch count progressively. This is repeated every 4th round a total of 7 (or 8) times, followed by rapid final decreases worked every round until only a small number of stitches remain, which are then drawn together to close the crown.

The structured decrease sequence gives the hat a neat, rounded crown without a gathered or bunched appearance. The use of evenly spaced decrease lines is a classic technique in top-down or bottom-up seamless hat construction.

The Tuck Scarf (Steckschal)

What Is a Tuck Scarf?

A tuck scarf (also known as a loop scarf or self-fastening scarf) is a clever accessory design that features a slit or opening at one end, through which the opposite end of the scarf is threaded to keep it securely in place around the neck. This eliminates the need for buttons, pins, or ties, making it especially practical for children. It stays put during active wear and is easy to put on and take off independently.

Techniques and Stitches

• The tuck scarf is also