Tottenhill in Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze - Downloadable PDF

Tottenhill Cardigan by Quail Studio in Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze

What is Being Made

The Tottenhill is a downloadable knitting pattern for a cardigan designed by Quail Studio. This garment is available in nine sizes, ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) chest to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches) chest, with actual finished chest measurements from 103 cm (40½ inches) to 180 cm (70¾ inches). The cardigan features a tailored fit and is constructed using a multi-color approach with four coordinating shades from the Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze yarn collection.

Knitting Techniques Used

This advanced beginner level cardigan employs fundamental knitting construction methods. The pattern utilizes side seam joining techniques to assemble the garment pieces, requiring knitters to work separate back and front sections that are later joined together. The pattern includes specific instructions for edge finishing, such as slipping the first stitch on every wrong-side row to create neat selvage edges. The cardigan is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric suitable for a refined cardigan silhouette.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout the Tottenhill cardigan is stockinette stitch (st st), which forms the main fabric of the garment. The pattern specifies that tension should be measured over stockinette stitch, confirming this as the foundation stitch for the design. The pattern also incorporates edge stitches and selvage techniques to ensure professional finishing at seams and edges.

Yarn and Materials

The Tottenhill cardigan is designed to be knitted using Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze yarn held double throughout. This sport weight yarn is used in four coordinating colorways:

• Navy (011) – Color A, used for 2-3 balls depending on size
• Capri (019) – Color B, used for 1-3 balls depending on size
• Silver (012) – Color C, used for 1-3 balls depending on size
• Jasmine (014) – Color D, used for 3-6 balls depending on size

The pattern requires two pairs of needles: 4.5mm (US 7) needles for ribbed edgings and 6.5mm (US 10½) needles for the main fabric worked in stockinette stitch. Additional notions include stitch holders for managing stitches during construction. The recommended tension is 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm when measured over stockinette stitch using 6.5mm needles with yarn held double.