Portofino in MODE at Rowan Mohair Soft - Downloadable PDF

Portofino Knitted Sweater by Quail Studio

What is Being Made

Portofino is a knitted sweater designed by Quail Studio and published as a downloadable PDF pattern by MODE at Rowan. This garment is crafted in Rowan Mohair Soft yarn and is suitable for advanced beginner knitters. The sweater is available in ten sizes, ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) chest to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches) chest, with actual garment chest measurements spanning from 113 cm (44½ inches) to 193 cm (76 inches).

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs fundamental sweater construction techniques appropriate for the advanced beginner skill level. The garment is worked using the stocking stitch as the primary fabric structure. The pattern incorporates ribbed edging details, as evidenced by the knit and purl stitches used in the cast-on rows. Yarn is held double throughout the project, which creates a denser fabric and contributes to the garment's drape and structure. The pattern requires working separate front and back pieces, with careful attention to shaping at the shoulders and armholes.

Stitches Used

• Stocking Stitch: The primary stitch used to create the main fabric of the sweater, providing a smooth, classic knit appearance
• Knit and Purl Ribbing: Used for edging and structural details, created by alternating knit two, purl two (K2, P2) sequences
• Cast-on and Bind-off: Standard techniques for beginning and finishing the garment pieces

Materials

The Portofino sweater is knitted using Rowan Mohair Soft yarn in a DK weight (373 grams per 50-gram ball). The yarn is held double throughout the project, requiring between 12 and 20 balls of yarn depending on the size being knitted. The photographed sample is shown in Wine 10208, a rich wine-colored shade. Two pairs of needles are required: 7mm (US 10.5) needles for the ribbed sections and 8mm (US 11) needles for the main fabric worked in stocking stitch. Stitch holders are needed to hold stitches during the construction process, particularly for neck and shoulder shaping.

Gauge and Tension

The pattern specifies a tension of 12 stitches and 18 rows to 10 centimeters, measured over stocking stitch using 8mm (US 11) needles with yarn held double. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the sweater to fit properly across the range of available sizes.