Make your Portofino.
An oversized roll-neck sweater with a soft mohair halo. Portofino uses two strands of Mohair Soft together to create a substantial, relaxed winter knit.
Finished design shown. Select the pattern and materials you would like to buy.
THE DETAILS BEHIND YOUR MAKE
Get to know your project
Explore the design, check your fit and see what you need before you cast on.
About Portofino
An oversized roll-neck sweater with a soft mohair halo. Portofino uses two strands of Mohair Soft together to create a substantial, relaxed winter knit.
Choose your size and shade in the project builder, or buy the pattern on its own. The photographs show the finished design; your order contains the pattern and materials you select.
The pattern at a glance
- Design
- MIP91 Portofino roll-neck sweater
- Designer
- Quail Studio for MODE at Rowan
- Construction
- Worked flat and seamed; yarn held double
- Stitch fabric
- Stocking stitch
- Sizes
- 9 sizes, to fit chest 71–157cm
Follow the purchased pattern for the full instructions, shaping and finishing sequence.
Your yarn
MODE at Rowan Mohair Soft
60% mohair, 40% wool · 50g · approximately 125m
Photographed in Wine 208 (Rowan 10208).
Use two strands together. The quantities shown are the total number of balls to buy. Do not double them again.
Order the full quantity together. Contact us if you need help checking dye lots.
Find your fit & yarn quantity
Choose by your body chest measurement, then compare the finished garment measurement to judge the room you prefer. The builder uses these same quantities.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | balls |
|---|---|---|
| 71–76cm | 113cm | 12 |
| 81–86cm | 123cm | 13 |
| 91–97cm | 133cm | 14 |
| 102–107cm | 143cm | 15 |
| 112–117cm | 153cm | 16 |
| 122–127cm | 163cm | 17 |
| 132–137cm | 173cm | 18 |
| 142–147cm | 183cm | 19 |
| 152–157cm | 193cm | 20 |
Ball counts cover the published design at the stated tension. Extra length or other alterations may require more yarn. Finished chest measurements follow Rowan’s garment-information sheet.
Needles & finishing tools
- 7mm straight needles.
- 8mm straight needles.
- stitch holders · set of 3.
These straight-needle options do not need cables.
Needle options include every needle size listed above, including DPNs where required. Stitch holders, markers and cable needles are selected separately. A tapestry needle for sewing in ends, measuring tape and scissors are useful finishing tools; these are not automatically added.
Tension & care
12 stitches × 18 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 8mm needles and yarn held double.
Make a tension square and adjust your needle size if needed. The correct tension matters for fit and yarn use.
Follow the care instructions on the yarn label. Shape and dry your finished knitting flat.
What you will receive
Pattern only: one MIP91 Portofino knitting pattern. Yarn and tools are not included.
Build my project: the yarn shade and quantity in your summary, plus the pattern and optional tools you select. Untick the pattern if you already own it. Each item appears separately in your cart.
The finished garment is not included. Prices and availability are shown for your selections before adding them to your cart.
Before you cast on
Can I use my own needles, cables or pattern?
Yes. Leave the own-needles option selected, or add needles and untick their cables if you have the compatible lengths listed. Untick the pattern if you already own it.
Can I change the length or use a different yarn?
The quantities apply to the published design and the yarn choices shown here. Contact us to check quantities before making alterations or substituting yarn.
Do I double the ball count?
No. Rowan’s quantities already cover knitting with two strands together. The builder adds the total balls needed for your size.