Retreat Mohair Throw

Retreat Mohair Throw by Jo Sharp

What Is Being Made

The Retreat Mohair Throw is a luxurious knitted blanket designed as an easy-to-knit project suitable for beginner knitters. This throw measures 100cm wide by 150cm long (39½ inches by 59 inches), making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or using as a cozy wrap. The pattern is sourced from From Home, Book 4 and offers three colorway options using Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Mohair Hand Knitting Yarn.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This throw is constructed using straightforward knitting techniques appropriate for beginners. The pattern utilizes a long circular needle to accommodate the width required for the project, allowing knitters to work flat while managing a larger number of stitches comfortably. The use of a circular needle is a practical choice for this blanket size, providing adequate width to hold the necessary stitch count without the limitations of traditional straight needles.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Mohair Hand Knitting Yarn, 13 balls of 25g each (approximately 325g total yarn weight)
• Needles: 1 long 5.00mm circular needle (USA size 8, UK size 6)
• Additional Tools: 1 crochet hook for finishing

Colorway Options

The Retreat Mohair Throw is available in three beautiful colorways:

• Version 1: 609 Tranquil
• Version 2: 605 Cello
• Version 3: 602 Romany

Tension and Finishing

The pattern specifies a tension of 17 stitches (exact row gauge information is referenced in the original pattern). Finishing is completed using a crochet hook, which adds a professional edge to the completed throw.

COSY Mohair Pillow by Jo Sharp

What Is Being Made

The COSY Mohair Pillow is a complementary knitted project that pairs perfectly with the Retreat Mohair Throw. This square pillow cover measures 40cm by 40cm (15¾ inches by 15¾ inches) and is designed as a beginner-friendly knitting project. The pillow is constructed to fit a standard 40cm pillow insert, making it a practical and decorative home accessory.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

Like the throw, the COSY Pillow is designed for beginner knitters and uses straightforward knitting construction. The pattern creates a square pillow cover that is worked flat and finished with a crochet hook. The smaller scale of this project makes it an excellent introduction to mohair knitting before tackling the larger throw.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Mohair Hand Knitting Yarn, 3 balls of 25g each (approximately 75g total yarn weight)
• Needles: 1 pair 5.00mm needles (USA size 8, UK size 6)
• Additional Tools: 1 crochet hook for finishing
• Pillow Insert: 40cm pillow insert for stuffing

Colorway Options

The COSY Mohair Pillow is available in two colorways:

• Version 1: 609 Tranquil
• Version 2: 602 Romany

Design Coordination

The pillow pattern complements the throw beautifully, with overlapping colorway options allowing knitters to create coordinated sets. The top of the pillow can be worked in 609 Tranquil while the bottom features 602 Romany, or vice versa, creating visual interest and design flexibility.