Thorpeness + Lowestoft in Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool - Downloadable PDF

Thorpeness + Lowestoft in Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool – Knitting Pattern Summary

This downloadable PDF pattern by Quail Studio for Mode at Rowan includes two cosy cold-weather accessories — the Thorpeness Hat and the Lowestoft Cowl — both designed to be knitted in Rowan Chunky Wool (100g skeins). The collection is rated advanced beginner, making it an ideal step up for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore simple cable work. The chunky weight yarn means both projects knit up quickly, delivering satisfying results in a relatively short time.

Thorpeness Hat

What Is Being Made

The Thorpeness is a classic fitted hat designed to fit an average-sized adult woman's head, with a finished circumference of approximately 45.5cm / 18 inches. It has a structured, polished look thanks to its cable detailing, and can be finished with an optional Rowan faux fur pom pom for a playful, on-trend touch. The hat shown in the pattern photography is worked in Primrose 017, a warm, cheerful colourway from the Chunky Wool palette.

Construction and Techniques

The Thorpeness Hat offers knitters a choice of two construction methods — it can be worked flat on straight needles and seamed, or worked entirely in the round on circular needles and double-pointed needles (dpns). This flexibility makes the pattern accessible whether you prefer flat or seamless knitting. The hat features cable panels that run vertically through the body, adding texture and visual interest without being overly complex.

Stitches and Special Techniques

• C4B (Cable 4 Back): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit the next 2 stitches, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle. This creates a right-leaning cable twist.
• C4F (Cable 4 Front): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit the next 2 stitches, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle. This creates a left-leaning cable twist.
• Standard knit and purl stitches form the background fabric between cable panels.
• A stitch marker is used when working in the round to mark the beginning of each round.

Materials

• Yarn: Rowan Chunky Wool, 100g skeins, chunky weight
• Needles (flat version): 1 pair 6mm (US 10½) straight needles and 1 pair 7mm (US 10½) straight needles
• Needles (in-the-round version): 6mm (US 10½) 40cm circular needles, 7mm (US 10½) 40cm circular needles, and 7mm (US 10½) double-pointed needles
• Extras: Cable needle, stitch marker (for in-the-round version), optional Rowan faux fur pom pom

Difficulty and Appeal

Rated advanced beginner, the Thorpeness Hat is a wonderful introduction to cable knitting. The cables used — C4B and C4F — are among the most foundational cable stitches in knitting, and working them in a chunky yarn means each stitch is large and easy to see, helping beginners build confidence with a cable needle. The option to add a Rowan faux fur pom pom gives the finished hat a luxurious, boutique feel that makes it a popular choice for handmade gifts as well as personal wardrobe additions.

Lowestoft Cowl

What Is Being Made

The Lowestoft is a knitted cowl — a closed-loop neckwarmer that sits around the neck and shoulders, providing warm