Introduction
This Scarf & Beanie Bundle is an easy knit project designed for all ages, with sizes available for 3–6 years, 7–teen and adult.
The beanies are knitted flat and joined with a seam, making them a quick and enjoyable project for beginner knitters. The scarves are also worked in a simple K1/P1 rib stitch, with fun colour changes to create matching accessories for yourself, your mini-me, or your bestie.
The pattern includes two beanie designs:
- Five-Stripe Beanie
- One-Stripe Beanie
The pattern includes three scarf designs:
- Five-Stripe Scarf
- Two-Stripe Scarf
- Colour Block Scarf
Project Details
Pattern: #P318 Scarf & Beanie Bundle
Difficulty: Easy Knit
Yarn: Makr Chunky Wool
Needles Required:
- 15mm knitting needles, 35cm length for scarves
- 10mm knitting needles, 30cm length for beanies
Additional Equipment:
- Wool needle for sewing in ends
- Sullivans PomPom Maker
Measurements
Beanies
3–6 Years
- Circumference (bottom): 20cm
- Height (without pompom): 18cm
7–Teen
- Circumference (bottom): 23cm
- Height (without pompom): 22cm
Adult
- Circumference (bottom): 26cm
- Height (without pompom): 25cm
Scarves
Five-Stripe Scarf
- Width: 30cm
- Length: 200cm
Two-Stripe Scarf
- 3–6 Years: Width 8cm, Length 160cm
- 7–Teen: Width 12cm, Length 210cm
- Adult: Width 16cm, Length 220cm
Colour Block Scarf
- 7–Teen: Width 9cm, Length 140cm
- Adult: Width 14cm, Length 160cm
Yarn Requirements
Makr Chunky Wool – 100g balls
Please use only the yarn specified. Another yarn may produce different results. Quantities are approximate as knitting styles vary between knitters. Ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.
Colour Codes
- C1: Golden Yellow
- C2: Red Dahlia
- C3: Green Rain Forest
- C4: Yellow Lambswool
- C5: Dusty Pink
- C6: White Sugar Swizzle
Beanie Yarn Requirements
3–6 Years
- Main Colour: 1 ball
- Contrast colours: 1 ball each
7–Teen Years
- Main Colour: 2 balls
- Contrast colours: 1 ball each
Adult
- Main Colour: 1 ball
- Contrast colours: 1 ball each
Scarf Yarn Requirements
Five-Stripe Scarf
- Main Colour: 8 balls
- Contrast colours: 1 ball each
Two-Stripe Scarf
- 3–6 Years: 1 ball each colour
- 7–Teen: 2 balls each colour
- Adult: 3 balls each colour
Colour Block Scarf
- 7–Teen: 1 ball each colour
- Adult: 2 balls each colour
Alternative Yarns
The recommended yarn for this project is Makr Chunky Wool. Substituting yarn may change the finished size, texture and tension.
If substituting yarn, select a chunky yarn with:
- Similar thickness and weight
- Similar tension requirements
- A soft finish suitable for scarves and beanies
Tension
8 stitches and 8 rows in K1/P1 rib stitch using 15mm needles.
Abbreviations
- c: Colour
- cc: Colour combination
- K: Knit
- K2tog: Knit two stitches together
- K2tog tbl: Knit two stitches together through the back of the stitch loop
- P: Purl
- P2tog: Purl two stitches together
- P2tog tbl: Purl two stitches together through the back of the stitch loop
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Tog: Together
- []: Repeat instructions inside brackets
Technique Explanation
K1/P1 Rib Stitch
Knit one stitch, then purl one stitch repeatedly across the row. This creates a stretchy rib pattern ideal for scarves and hat edges.
K2tog Through Back Loop (K2tog tbl)
Insert the needle through the back loops of two stitches together and knit them as one stitch. This creates a neat decrease used when shaping the crown of the beanie.
Full Knitting Instructions
Five-Stripe Beanie
Using the main colour and 10mm straight needles, cast on:
- 45 stitches (3–6 years)
- 49 stitches (7–teen)
- 53 stitches (adult)
Row 1: (right side) [K1, P1] to last stitch, K1.
Row 2: [P1, K1] to last stitch, P1.
For sizes M and L, repeat Rows 1 and 2.
Work five stripe rows, changing colour every row:
- Change colour. Work [K1, P1] rib to last stitch, K1.
- Change colour. Work [P1, K1] rib to last stitch, P1.
Return to the main colour and continue Rows 1 and 2 until the beanie measures:
- 15cm for 3–6 years
- 17cm for 7–teen
- 19cm for adult
Crown Shaping
Work the following shaping:
- [K2tog tbl, P2tog] to last stitch, K1.
- [P1, K1] to last stitch, P1.
- [K1, P1] to last stitch, K1.
- [K2tog tbl] to last stitch, K1.
One-Stripe Beanie
Follow the same instructions as the Five-Stripe Beanie, replacing the five stripe colour changes with one contrast colour stripe.
Five-Stripe Scarf
With main colour, cast on 26 stitches.
- Rows 1–12: K1/P1 rib.
- Rows 13–17: Change colours and work five stripe rows.
- Rows 18–98: Return to main colour and continue K1/P1 rib.
- Rows 99–103: Work stripe colours in reverse order.
- Rows 104–116: Return to main colour and continue K1/P1 rib.
Cast off in K1/P1 rib stitch.
Two-Stripe Scarf
Cast on:
- 8 stitches (3–6 years)
- 12 stitches (7–teen)
- 16 stitches (adult)
Work K1/P1 rib, changing colour every two rows.
Repeat Rows 1–4 for:
- 110 rows (3–6 years)
- 120 rows (7–teen)
- 130 rows (adult)
Cast off in K1/P1 rib stitch.
Colour Block Scarf
Using 15mm needles, cast on:
- 9 stitches (7–teen)
- 13 stitches (adult)
Work K1/P1 rib using colour blocks:
- Beginning colour section
- Contrast colour middle section
- Return to beginning colour section
Cast off in K1/P1 rib stitch.
Finishing
- Cut yarn leaving enough length to sew seams.
- Thread yarn through remaining live stitches.
- Draw up stitches and secure.
- Sew side seam of beanie.
- Weave all loose ends neatly into stitch edges.
Making Pompoms
- Use 8cm rings from a Sullivans PomPom Maker.
- Cut lengths of yarn using leftover contrast colours or one solid colour.
- Wind yarn evenly around the rings until full.
- Cut around the outside edge.
- Tie tightly through the centre.
- Trim and shape the pompom.
Helpful Tips
- Mix and match colours to create your own unique combinations.
- When changing scarf colours, carry yarn loosely along the edge to prevent puckering.
- Check your tension before starting.
- Use yarn from the same dye lot where possible.
- Save leftover yarn for colourful pom-poms.
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written in British English.
- Measurements are provided in centimetres.
- For inch conversion, divide centimetres by 2.5.
- Colour combinations can be customised.
- Knitting styles vary, so yarn quantities are approximate.
