Lyra and Pan

Crocheted in warm aran wool, Lyra and Pan are a perfect pair for winter days

This charming set in fabulous pink and plum shades is just the thing for keeping you snug this winter. Made by Helen Ardley, our matching hat and scarf uses a combination of double crochet and a more lacy treble pattern to great effect. As it is worked on a large hook and in aran yarn, the stitches are easy to see making it a good choice for beginners.

Crochet kit
Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Aran; (A) shade 682 Amethyst, one 100g ball for Lyra (hat); two 100g balls for Pan (scarf), (B) shade 689 Burlesque, one 100g ball for Lyra (hat), one 100g ball for Pan (scarf)
Hook: 4.5mm, 5mm

About the Yarn
Rowan Pure Wool Aran is a cosy yarn that really shows off this lovely natural fibre. It’s machine washable too so it’s highly practical – ideal for outdoor wear. Soft and smooth, it also doesn’t split, making it good for beginners to crochet. Choose from 16 shades including some gorgeous greens and blues.

Need an Alternative?
Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran is another machine washable pure wool yarn that is available in similar colours. Try shades 015 Fuchsia and 018 Berry for a close match.

PAN PATTERN

With 4.5mm hook and yarn B make 31ch
❑ Next row: 1dc in second ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end, turn. 30 sts
❑ Next row: 1ch, miss first dc, working in back loop only of each st (see Crochet clever panel) 1dc in each dc to end, 1dc in end ch from previous row, turn
❑ Rep last row until work meas 12cm
❑ Cut yarn B and join yarn A
❑ Work one more row in patt
Change to 5mm hook and work in patt as folls:
❑ Row 1: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next dc, * miss two dc, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in next dc, miss two ch, 1tr in each of next two dc, rep from * to end, turn
❑ Row 2: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next tr, * miss two tr, 1tr in next tr, 1ch, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp, 1ch, 1tr in next tr, miss two tr, 1tr in each of next two tr, rep from * to end working last tr in top of 3ch from prev row, turn
❑ Row 3: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next tr, * miss next ch-sp, (2tr, 3ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss two tr, 1tr in each of next two tr, rep from * to end working last tr in top of 3ch from prev row, turn
❑ Row 4: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next tr, * (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in next 3ch-sp, miss two tr, 1tr in each of next two tr, rep from * to end working last tr in top of 3ch from prev row, turn
❑ These last three rows form patt
❑ Cont in patt until work meas 158cm ending on a Row 3
❑ Next row: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next tr, 3ch, 1dc into next 3ch-sp, * 3ch, 1tr in each of next two tr, 3ch, 1dc in next 3ch-sp, rep from * to last two tr, 1tr in next tr, 1tr in top of 3ch from prev row, turn Change to ❑ 4.5mm hook, Next row: work 30dc evenly across row
❑ Cut yarn A and join yarn B
❑ Work in patt as for beg of scarf for 12cm
❑ Fasten off

LYRA PATTERN

Hat band

With 4.5mm hook and yarn B make 7ch
❑ Next row: 1dc in second ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end, turn
❑ Next row: 1ch, miss first dc, working in back loop of each st 1dc in each dc to end, 1dc in end ch from prev row, turn
❑ Rep last row until work meas 52cm when slightly stretched
❑ Fasten off
❑ Sew together foundation chain and top of last row to form a ring

Hat body

Change to 5mm hook and yarn A
❑ Starting at seam edge, 112dc evenly around edge, sl st in first dc to join rnd
❑ Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next dc, miss two dc, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in next dc, * miss two dc, 1tr in each of next two dc, miss two dc, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in next dc, rep from * to end, sl st in top of 3ch from beg of rnd
❑ Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next tr, * miss two tr, 1tr in next tr, 1ch, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp, 1ch, 1tr in next tr, * miss two tr, 1tr in each of next two tr, miss two tr, 1tr in next tr, 1ch, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp, 1ch, 1tr into next tr, rep from * to end, sl st in top of 3ch from beg of rnd
❑ Rnd 3: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr into next tr, miss next ch-sp, (2tr, 3ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss two tr, * 1tr in each of next two tr, miss next ch-sp, (2tr, 3ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss two tr, rep from * to end, sl st in top of 3ch at beg of rnd
❑ Rnd 4: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next tr, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in next 3ch-sp, miss two tr, * 1tr in each of next two tr, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in next 3ch-sp, miss two tr, rep from * to end, sl st in top of 3ch at beg of rnd
❑ Rep Rnds 2 and 3
❑ Next rnd: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next tr, (2tr, 1ch, 2tr) in next 3ch-sp, miss two tr, * 1tr in each of next two tr, (2 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr) in next 3chsp, miss two tr, rep from * to end, sl st in top of 3ch at beg of rnd
❑ Next rnd: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next 1ch-sp, miss two tr, * 1tr in each of next two tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next 1ch-sp, miss two tr, rep from * to end, sl st in 3ch at beg of rnd
❑ Next rnd: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next 1ch-sp, miss next tr, * 1tr into each of next two tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp, rep from * to end, sl st in top of 3ch from beg of rnd
❑ Next rnd: 3ch (counts as first tr), miss next tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp, * miss next tr, 1tr in next tr, miss next tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next chsp, rep from * to end, sl st in top of 3ch from beg of rnd
❑ Next rnd: 3ch (counts as first tr), (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp, * miss 1tr, 1tr in next tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp, rep from * to end, sl st in top of 3ch at beg of rnd Next rnd: sl st in first chsp, 4ch, 1tr in same ch-sp, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in each ch-sp to end, sl st in third of 4ch from beg of rnd
❑ Rep last rnd
❑ Next rnd: sl st in first chsp, * 3ch (counts as first tr), (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp, * 1tr in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp, rep from * to end, sl st in top of 3ch from beg of rnd
❑ Next rnd: sl st in next chsp, 4ch (counts as first tr, 1ch), 1tr in first ch-sp, * miss next tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp, rep from * to end, sl st in third of 4ch at beg of rnd Next rnd: sl st in first chsp, 3ch (counts as first tr), * 1tr in next ch-sp, rep from * to end, sl st in top of 3ch at beg of rnd
❑ Fasten off leaving a tail

To make up

Sew in all loose ends. Using tail of yarn and running stitch, work around small hole at top of hat, pull up to close and fasten off

Pattern Images

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Measurements and sizes

Pan: 20cm x 170cm
Lyra: to fit average size adult head

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At certain stages in this project you are instructed to work through the back loop only. If you look at the top of your next stitch from above, you will see a row of little v-shapes. Usually you would insert the hook under both parts of the ‘v’. To work through the back loop only, insert your hook into the top of the ‘v’ and under the back bar then complete your stitch. This creates a slightly softer fabric than working through two loops. It is also more stretchy and gives a more textured finish.

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