Women Accessories in Stylecraft Special XL Tweed - 9805 - Downloadable PDF

Women's Accessories in Stylecraft Special XL Tweed – Pattern 9805

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Stylecraft presents four beginner-friendly accessories worked in Stylecraft Special XL Tweed Super Chunky yarn. The collection includes a Striped Hat, a Cable Beret, a Striped Scarf, and a Cable Snood, each designed to showcase the rich, tweedy texture of the yarn while remaining accessible to newer knitters. Because the yarn is super chunky weight and the patterns are rated easy, projects work up quickly on 10mm needles, making this an ideal collection for anyone looking to build confidence with classic knitting techniques.

About the Yarn and Materials

All four designs are worked in Stylecraft Special XL Tweed Super Chunky, a yarn celebrated for its warm, rustic flecked appearance that adds visual interest without requiring complex stitch work. The 10mm knitting needles are specified throughout, and the tension throughout the pattern is based on 9 stitches and 12 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over moss stitch. Because super chunky yarn knits at such a large gauge, even the longest project in the set — the Striped Scarf — can be completed in a relatively short time. A main colour (MC) is used as the base across all designs, with stripe colourwork adding contrast in the hat and scarf.

Striped Scarf

The Striped Scarf is a generously sized accessory measuring 46cm (18¼in) wide by 180cm (70¾in) long, making it a substantial wrap-style scarf rather than a narrow neck warmer. It is one size and provides excellent coverage and warmth.

Techniques and Stitches

• Moss stitch forms the main fabric of the scarf, created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific offset pattern that produces a firm, textured, non-curling fabric — ideal for scarves
• Striping is introduced to add colour interest, worked by changing yarn colours at regular intervals across the length of the scarf
• The pattern begins with a cast on of 41 stitches using 10mm needles and the main colour
• A k1, p1 rib border of approximately 4cm (1½in) is worked first before transitioning into the moss stitch pattern, helping the edges lie flat and adding a neat finish

Moss stitch is formed over two rows: Row 1 works k1, p1 repeatedly across, and Row 2 works p1, k1 repeatedly, so that knit stitches sit above purl stitches and vice versa, creating the characteristic bobbled texture. This is a particularly forgiving stitch pattern for beginners as it is easy to read and self-correcting in appearance.

Striped Hat

The Striped Hat is offered in three sizes to suit a range of head circumferences:

• Small: 50cm (19¾in) head circumference, 24cm (9½in) length
• Medium: 55cm (21¾in) head circumference, 26cm (10¼in) length
• Large: 60cm (23¾in) head circumference, 28cm (11in) length

Techniques and Stitches

• Striping in multiple colours creates the decorative banded effect across the body of the hat
• Moss stitch is used for the main body fabric, consistent with the scarf design and giving the collection a cohesive look
• k1, p1 rib is used for the brim, providing stretch and a snug fit around the head
• Shaping at the crown is achieved through decrease rows, drawing the stitches in to form the top of the hat

The combination of a ribbed brim and a moss stitch body is a classic construction for knitted hats. The rib stretches to accommodate the head while the moss stitch fabric above it holds its shape well, and the striping adds colour without requiring