MODE at Rowan MIP86 Rosalie Poncho & Hat Knitting Pattern – Alpaca Wool DK / 8 Ply
Yarn, needles and accessories are not included.
MODE at Rowan MIP86 Rosalie Poncho & Hat Knitting Pattern
Create a beautifully coordinated winter set with the Rosalie poncho and hat knitting pattern by Martin Storey. The pattern includes instructions for a cosy top-down poncho and a matching beanie, both featuring striking honeycomb cable detailing.
Rosalie is designed for MODE at Rowan Alpaca Wool DK / 8 ply, a luxuriously soft blend of alpaca and wool that provides warmth, structure and excellent cable definition.
The poncho is worked seamlessly from the top down in the round, while the coordinating hat can be knitted either flat and seamed or seamlessly in the round.
Pattern details
- Pattern: MIP86 Rosalie
- Designer: Martin Storey
- Patterns included: Poncho and matching beanie hat
- Design feature: Honeycomb cable detailing
- Poncho construction: Worked seamlessly from the top down in the round
- Hat construction: Can be worked flat and seamed or knitted in the round
- Yarn: MODE at Rowan Alpaca Wool
- Yarn weight: DK / 8 ply
- Photographed shade: Fawn 015
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Poncho sizes: Nine adult sizes, fitting chest measurements from 71 to 157cm
- Hat size: One adult size
Rosalie poncho measurements
Choose your poncho size using the “to fit chest” measurement. The finished hem circumference measures around the lower edge of the completed poncho.
| Size | To fit chest | Finished hem circumference | Finished length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71–76cm 28–30in |
122cm 48in |
46cm 18in |
| 2 | 81–86cm 32–34in |
132cm 52in |
48cm 19in |
| 3 | 91–97cm 36–38in |
142cm 56in |
50cm 19¾in |
| 4 | 102–107cm 40–42in |
152cm 59¾in |
52cm 20½in |
| 5 | 112–117cm 44–46in |
162cm 63¾in |
54cm 21¼in |
| 6 | 122–127cm 48–50in |
172cm 67¾in |
56cm 22in |
| 7 | 132–137cm 52–54in |
182cm 71¾in |
57cm 22½in |
| 8 | 142–147cm 56–58in |
192cm 75½in |
59cm 23¼in |
| 9 | 152–157cm 60–62in |
202cm 79½in |
60cm 23½in |
Rosalie hat measurement
The Rosalie beanie is available in one adult size and measures approximately 50cm / 19¾in in circumference.
How many balls of yarn are required?
Rosalie is knitted using MODE at Rowan Alpaca Wool DK / 8 ply. Each ball weighs 50g and contains approximately 116 metres.
| To fit chest | Poncho balls | Hat balls | Total for poncho and hat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71–76cm 28–30in |
7 balls | 2 balls | 9 balls |
| 81–86cm 32–34in |
7 balls | 2 balls | 9 balls |
| 91–97cm 36–38in |
8 balls | 2 balls | 10 balls |
| 102–107cm 40–42in |
8 balls | 2 balls | 10 balls |
| 112–117cm 44–46in |
9 balls | 2 balls | 11 balls |
| 122–127cm 48–50in |
10 balls | 2 balls | 12 balls |
| 132–137cm 52–54in |
11 balls | 2 balls | 13 balls |
| 142–147cm 56–58in |
11 balls | 2 balls | 13 balls |
| 152–157cm 60–62in |
12 balls | 2 balls | 14 balls |
Knit Rosalie with MODE at Rowan Alpaca Wool
MODE at Rowan Alpaca Wool – Fawn 015
Rosalie is photographed in Fawn 015, a warm natural shade that beautifully highlights the honeycomb cable texture. Recreate the original set or choose another colour from the Alpaca Wool range.
Shop Alpaca Wool Fawn 015View all MODE at Rowan Alpaca Wool colours
About MODE at Rowan Alpaca Wool
- Fibre: 50% alpaca and 50% wool
- Ball weight: 50g
- Length: Approximately 116 metres per ball
- Yarn weight: DK / 8 ply
- Recommended needle: Approximately 3.75mm
- Standard tension: 23 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm
- Care: Hand wash cold and dry flat
Needles required for the poncho
- 3.75mm circular knitting needle, 40cm long
- 3.75mm circular knitting needle, 60cm long
- 3.75mm circular knitting needle, 100cm long
- 3.25mm circular knitting needle, 100cm long
- Cable needle
- Four stitch markers
- Tapestry needle for finishing
Needles required for the hat
For the hat worked flat:
- One pair of 3.25mm straight knitting needles
- One pair of 3.75mm straight knitting needles
For the hat worked in the round:
- 3.25mm circular knitting needle no longer than 40cm
- 3.75mm circular knitting needle no longer than 40cm
- One set of 3.75mm double-pointed needles
- One stitch marker
A cable needle and tapestry needle are also required for either method.
Needle sizes are a guide only. Change needle size if necessary to achieve the stated pattern tension.
Pattern tension
23 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 3.75mm needles, or the needle size required to achieve the correct tension.
What you will receive
One MODE at Rowan MIP86 Rosalie knitting pattern containing instructions for the poncho in all nine listed sizes and the matching one-size beanie hat.
Alpaca Wool yarn, knitting needles and accessories are sold separately.