Daphne Hat + Bib in MODE at Rowan Chunky Wool - Downloadable PDF

Daphne Hat + Bib Knitting Pattern by Quail Studio – Chunky Wool PDF Download

The Daphne Hat + Bib is a chunky-weight knitting pattern designed by Quail Studio, offered as a downloadable PDF. The collection includes two separate accessories — a classic ribbed beanie-style hat and a cosy bib — both worked in Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping, working both flat and in the round, and reading ribbing instructions. The designs are photographed in Mocha 013, a warm, earthy tone that suits the chunky, textural nature of the yarn beautifully.

Daphne Hat

What Is Being Made

The Daphne Hat is a seamless, ribbed beanie designed to fit an average-sized adult woman's head, with an approximate circumference of 48 cm (19 in). It features a generous turn-back brim and a neatly shaped crown, making it both functional and stylish. The hat can be worked in two ways — flat on straight needles or in the round on circular or double pointed needles — giving knitters flexibility based on their preferred method.

Techniques Used

• Working flat on straight needles with a seamed finish using mattress stitch
• Working in the round on circular or double pointed needles for a fully seamless result
• Crown shaping through a series of decrease rows that taper the top of the hat neatly
• Turn-back brim construction, with the back seam reversed for the final 10.5 cm to allow the brim to fold cleanly
• Blocking to finished measurements for best results

Stitches Used

• K2, P2 rib — the primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the hat, creating a stretchy, textured fabric
• P2tog (purl two together) — used in the first round of crown shaping to begin reducing stitch count
• K2tog (knit two together) — used in subsequent decrease rows to further reduce stitches toward the crown
• Knit and purl combinations that transition from the full 2x2 rib into a 1x1 rib as shaping progresses

Materials

• Yarn: Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool, 100g skeins — 2 skeins required, photographed in Mocha 013
• Needles (flat version): 1 pair 6mm (US 10) straight needles
• Needles (in-the-round version): 6mm (US 10) circular needle measuring 40 cm, plus a set of 6mm (US 10) double pointed needles for crown shaping
• Extras: Stitch marker (for the in-the-round version)

Tension

The pattern calls for a tension of 18 stitches and 21 rows/rounds to 10 cm, measured over rib pattern using 6mm (US 10) needles, unstretched. Achieving correct tension is important for the hat to fit the stated circumference of 48 cm.

Daphne Bib

What Is Being Made

The Daphne Bib is the second design included in this PDF pattern. Rated at three skeins of difficulty notation in the pattern, it is a cosy neck bib or collar accessory worked in the same Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool. Like the hat, it is photographed in Mocha 013. The bib is designed as a warm, wearable neck covering — a practical and stylish companion piece to the Daphne Hat.