Como Beanie + Scarf in MODE at Rowan Mohair Soft - Downloadable PDF

Como Beanie + Scarf in MODE at Rowan Mohair Soft – Knitting Pattern Summary

This downloadable PDF pattern from Quail Studio for Mode at Rowan presents two coordinating accessories: the Como Beanie and a matching scarf, both worked in the luxuriously soft Mohair Soft yarn. Designed to complement each other as a set, these pieces make an ideal cold-weather project for knitters at the advanced beginner level who are ready to explore working with held double yarn and double-pointed or circular needles.

Como Beanie

What Is Being Made

The Como Beanie is a snug, cosy hat sized to fit an average adult woman's head, with an approximate circumference of 48 cm. The design is photographed in Wine 10208, showcasing the rich, halo-effect texture that Mohair Soft naturally produces when held double. The pattern is versatile, offering two construction methods so knitters can choose the approach that suits their skill set and preference.

Construction Techniques

• Worked flat: The beanie can be knitted back and forth in rows on a standard pair of needles and then seamed.
• Worked in the round: Alternatively, the beanie is constructed seamlessly using circular or double-pointed needles, eliminating the need for a seam and producing a cleaner finish.
• Yarn held double: Throughout both versions, the Mohair Soft yarn is held double, which creates a denser, warmer fabric and enhances the characteristic fluffy halo of the mohair fibre.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st st) forms the main body of the beanie, creating a smooth, stretchy fabric ideal for a fitted hat.
• Ribbing or a similar edging stitch is typically used at the brim to provide elasticity and a neat, snug fit around the head.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

• Yarn: Mode at Rowan Mohair Soft, 50 g balls, used doubled throughout. The pattern was photographed in Wine 10208.
• Needles (flat version): 1 pair 6.5 mm (US 10½) needles and 1 pair 7 mm (US 10½) needles.
• Needles (in-the-round version): 6.5 mm (US 10½) circular needles measuring 40 cm; 7 mm (US 10½) circular needles measuring 40 cm; and 1 set of 6.5 mm (US 10½) double-pointed needles for working the crown decreases.
• Tension: 14 sts and 20 rounds/rows to 10 cm measured over stocking stitch using 7 mm needles with yarn held double.

Como Scarf

What Is Being Made

The Como Scarf is the coordinating companion piece to the beanie, designed as part of the same Quail Studio set. Worked in the same Mohair Soft yarn held double, the scarf shares the same sumptuous texture and is intended to be worn together with the beanie as a cohesive cold-weather accessory pairing.

Construction Techniques

• The scarf is worked using straightforward flat knitting, making it an approachable project for advanced beginners who are building confidence with DK-weight and mohair yarns.
• As with the beanie, the yarn is held double throughout, which speeds up the knitting process and produces a beautifully plush, warm fabric with excellent drape.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st st) is the primary stitch pattern, keeping the focus on the natural beauty and halo of