Super Chunky Infinity Scarf + Hat Knitting Pattern Set (The Hera)
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The scarf is a seamless infinity loop you can wrap twice for extra snugness, and the matching hat uses simple shaping at the crown for that classic beanie fit.
Designed for advanced beginners, you’ll use straightforward techniques like knit, purl, k2tog, and knitting in the round, with plenty of room to customize colors and make it your own.
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Infinity Scarf and Hat Pattern
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Notes
Skill Level – Easy (Advanced beginners)
The hat and scarf knit up quickly, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
Both items exude coziness and texture in a super bulky yarn.
They are knit in grey, a neutral color, but can be made in custom colorways.
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Size Information
- Adult medium.
- Hat to fit a head circumference size of around 22-26 inches.
Gauge
- 10 sts and 15 rounds in 4in/10cm in stocking stitch (hat)
- 4 sts and 6 rounds in 4in/10cm in stocking stitch (scarf)
Materials
Yarn
- 3 skeins of super bulky yarn (in grey – I used Hayfield Super Chunky With Wool in the shade 0051) for the infinity scarf.
- I used 3 strands together for the scarf.
- 1 skein of Sirdar Big Softie in grey for the hat.
- I made the skein into two balls and knit 2 strands together for the hat.
- A great substitute yarn would be Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick.
- Super bulky weight – 106 yards. /Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)
Needles
- Set of 10.00 mm (US 15) 16″ circulars for the hat
- Set of 10.00 mm (US 15) DPNs (Double Pointed Needles). This is optional for the decreases.
- If you don’t want to use DPNs, you may need to switch to a larger cable size to decrease the hat – a 60 cm/24″ cable and use the magic loop technique. (View Tutorial – Magic loop knitting | step by step)
- Set of 25 mm (US 50 ) needles for the infinity scarf.
Notions
Other Tools
- Pom pom maker Clover 2 – 1/2 inch Large.
Abbreviations
Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK)
- CO – Cast on
- K – Knit
- K2tog – Knit two stitches together
- P – Purl
- PM – Place marker
- Rep – Repeat
- Rnd – Round
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
Pattern Instructions
Hat Pattern
- With 10.00mm (US 15) 16′′ circulars – Cast on > 40 sts
- Join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
- Start off in rib – K2, P2 every round until the piece measures 3 inches.
- Then knit every round until the piece measures 8 inches from the cast-on edge.
- Decrease = (you may need to switch to DPNs for this)
- Shape top: 1st rnd: *K1, K2tog. Rep from *
- 2nd rnd: Knit
- 3rd rnd: *K1, K2tog. Rep from *
- 4th rnd: K2tog to the end of the round.
- Break yarn.
- Draw end through rem sts and fasten securely.
- Sew in any loose ends.
- Make a large pom pom and securely fasten it to the top of the hat.
Easy Infinity Scarf Pattern
- Using 3 strands of yarn together and the 25mm (US 50) circular needles.
- Cast on 70 sts
- Join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
- 1st round – P2, K3 – rep to the end of the round.
- Continue to P2, and K3 every round until the piece measures 9 inches from the cast-on edge.
- You can continue if you want to make the scarf longer in width, but you will need an extra ball of yarn.
- Cast off in rib.
- Sew in any loose ends.
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Helpful Resources
This pattern is excellent for any advanced beginner knitters.
- Knitting cast-on methods
- Knitting Lessons
- How to cast on knitting
- How to cast off knitting for total beginners (step by step)
- How to knit garter stitch
- How to knit the purl stitch (for beginners + a video tutorial)
- How to knit stockinette stitch (for beginners)
- How to read knitting patterns for beginners
- Knitting abbreviations and terms (US and UK)
- How to knit rib stitch patterns (1×1 and 2×2 ribbing)
- How to knit two stitches together – K2tog
- How to join knitting in the round with circular knitting needles
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