MODE at Rowan MIP91 Portofino Roll-Neck Sweater Knitting Pattern | Mohair Soft Aran / 10 Ply Held Double
MODE at Rowan MIP91 Portofino Roll-Neck Sweater
Portofino is a luxurious oversized sweater designed by Quail Studio. Its relaxed body, modified drop shoulders, long sleeves and cosy roll neck create an elegant winter layering piece with a soft, contemporary silhouette.
The sweater is knitted using two strands of MODE at Rowan Mohair Soft Aran / 10 ply held together throughout. This produces a warm, chunky fabric with a beautifully soft mohair halo. The photographed design uses Wine 208, Rowan shade number 10208.
Pattern details
- Pattern: MIP91 Portofino
- Designer: Quail Studio
- Garment: Women’s oversized pullover
- Neckline: Cosy roll neck
- Fit: Generously oversized with positive ease
- Shoulders: Modified drop-shoulder construction
- Sleeves: Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs
- Construction: Worked from the bottom up
- Yarn: MODE at Rowan Mohair Soft
- Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply, held double to create a chunky fabric
- Photographed shade: Wine 208 / Rowan 10208
- Skill level: Advanced beginner
- Sizes: Nine sizes, fitting chest measurements from 71 to 157cm
- Language: English
Two strands held together
Portofino is knitted with two strands of Mohair Soft held together throughout. The ball quantities listed below already include all the yarn required for both strands, so you do not need to double the stated quantities again.
Finished measurements
Choose your size using the to fit chest measurement. The finished chest measurements include the generous positive ease designed into this oversized sweater.
| Size | To fit chest | Finished chest | Finished length | Sleeve seam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71-76cm 28-30in |
113cm 44½in |
64cm 25¼in |
40cm 15¾in |
| 2 | 81-86cm 32-34in |
123cm 48½in |
66cm 26in |
41cm 16¼in |
| 3 | 91-97cm 36-38in |
133cm 52¼in |
68cm 26¾in |
41cm 16¼in |
| 4 | 102-107cm 40-42in |
143cm 56½in |
70cm 27½in |
42cm 16½in |
| 5 | 112-117cm 44-46in |
153cm 60½in |
72cm 28¼in |
42cm 16½in |
| 6 | 122-127cm 48-50in |
163cm 64¾in |
74cm 29¼in |
42cm 16½in |
| 7 | 132-137cm 52-54in |
173cm 68in |
75cm 29½in |
42cm 16½in |
| 8 | 142-147cm 56-58in |
183cm 72in |
77cm 30¼in |
42cm 16½in |
| 9 | 152-157cm 60-62in |
193cm 76in |
78cm 30¾in |
42cm 16½in |
Yarn required for each size
Quantities are for MODE at Rowan Mohair Soft in 50g balls containing approximately 125 metres each. These quantities already allow for two strands being held together.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | 50g balls required | Approx. total yarn length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71-76cm / 28-30in | 113cm / 44½in | 12 balls | 1,500m |
| 81-86cm / 32-34in | 123cm / 48½in | 13 balls | 1,625m |
| 91-97cm / 36-38in | 133cm / 52¼in | 14 balls | 1,750m |
| 102-107cm / 40-42in | 143cm / 56½in | 15 balls | 1,875m |
| 112-117cm / 44-46in | 153cm / 60½in | 16 balls | 2,000m |
| 122-127cm / 48-50in | 163cm / 64¾in | 17 balls | 2,125m |
| 132-137cm / 52-54in | 173cm / 68in | 18 balls | 2,250m |
| 142-147cm / 56-58in | 183cm / 72in | 19 balls | 2,375m |
| 152-157cm / 60-62in | 193cm / 76in | 20 balls | 2,500m |
MODE at Rowan Mohair Soft
Photographed shade: Wine 208 / Rowan 10208
Shop MODE at Rowan Mohair Soft YarnMohair Soft yarn specifications
- Fibre: 60% mohair and 40% wool
- Ball size: 50g
- Length: Approximately 125 metres per ball
- Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply
- Recommended needle: 5.5mm when used as a single strand
- Standard yarn tension: 16 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm
- Care: Hand wash cold and dry flat in the shade
Needles and accessories
- 6.5mm knitting needles
- 8mm knitting needles
- Stitch holders
- Tapestry needle for sewing and finishing
Pattern tension
12 stitches and 18 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch using 8mm needles and two strands of Mohair Soft held together.
Always knit a tension square before beginning. Adjust your needle size if necessary to obtain the stated pattern tension.
What you will receive
One MODE at Rowan MIP91 Portofino knitting pattern containing the instructions required to knit the sweater in all nine listed sizes.