The Mode at Rowan Lowestoft & Thorpeness knitting pattern features a cosy winter accessory set including a chunky garter stitch snood and a classic cabled beanie. Designed in Chunky Wool, both pieces offer warmth, texture, and a bold, structured finish.
Pattern Details
• Designed by Quail Studio for Mode at Rowan
• Two designs included: snood and hat
• Thorpeness: cabled beanie with deep ribbed brim
• Optional pom pom finish
• Lowestoft: chunky garter stitch snood
• Snood uses two strands of yarn held together
• Hat can be worked flat or in the round
• Chunky, warm and textured winter accessories
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Sizing & Yarn Requirements
Thorpeness Hat
| Size | Yarn Required (Balls) |
|---|---|
| Adult (approx. 45.5cm) | 2 |
Lowestoft Snood
| Size | Yarn Required (Balls) |
|---|---|
| Approx. 33.5cm x 152cm | 7 |
Recommended Yarn
Knit This Pattern With
Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool Yarn
• 100% Wool
• 100g ball (approx. 100m)
• Chunky weight for fast knitting
• Warm, durable and breathable
• Creates bold texture and structure
👉 https://www.directsewing.co.nz/collections/knitting-supplies/products/mode-rowan-chunky-wool-yarn
The snood is worked using two strands of Chunky Wool held together, creating a thicker, warmer fabric with strong stitch definition, while the hat uses a single strand for structure and cable detail.
Needles & Tools
Thorpeness Hat
- 6.00mm knitting needles
- 7.00mm knitting needles
- 6.00mm circular knitting needles (40cm)
- 7.00mm circular knitting needles (40cm)
- 7.00mm double pointed needles
- Cable needle
- Stitch marker
Lowestoft Snood
- 12.00mm knitting needles
(All needle sizes and options specified by Rowan pattern requirements)
Tension
Hat
18 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm over cable pattern on 7.00mm needles
Snood
9 stitches and 14 rows to 10cm in garter stitch on 12.00mm needles (yarn held double)
Complete Your Project
Pair this pattern with Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool to achieve the intended warmth, texture, and bold winter-ready finish.
Everything you need is available at Direct Sewing Machines & Supplies.


