The Design
“Add pockets... or not!”
In handsome, dense, double moss stitch, this cozy outerwear classic is a little retro, a little ‘Audrey.’ Three-quarter length sleeves and a folded, stand-up collar give it a slightly tailored finish. Dropped shoulders and straight sleeves allow room for comfy layering. The universally flattering length brings to mind the favorite duffle to pea coat.
A sturdy, chunky-weight yarn, like Rowan Cocoon, creates a robust Coat with a fantastic texture.
This twelve-page pattern includes:
- Color photography by the talented Jared Flood
- Special Techniques—Provisional Cast-On: Crocheted Over Needle, Adjusting Body Length, Adjusting Sleeve Length, Cable Cast-On Purlwise, Whip-Stitch Live Stitches to Neck
- Comprehensive sizing schematics
- Instructions for seaming, finishing, and blocking your piece.
The Details
FINISHED SIZES
Sizes: S (M, L, XL).
Finished bust: 39 (45, 51, 57)"/99 (114.5, 129.5, 144.5)cm.
To fit bust: 28–32 (34–38, 40–44, 46–50)"/71–81 (86–97, 102–112, 117–127)cm with approx. 7–11"/18–28cm of ease.
YARN
Without pockets: Approx. 1460 (1630, 1825, 2045) yds/1335 (1490, 1669, 1870)m chunky-weight yarn.
To add pockets: Add approx. 65 (80, 85, 95) yds/59 (73, 78, 87)m more.
To lengthen or shorten: Add or subtract approx.30 (35, 40, 45) yds/27 (32, 37, 41)m of yarn for each 1"/2.5cm of body length; approx. 26 yds/24m total for sleeves.
Shown without pockets in Rowan Cocoon (126 yds/115m each), Color 806. Model is wearing size M with 6"/15cm ease.
Shown with pockets in Rowan Cocoon (126 yds/115m each), Color 846. Model is wearing size M with 10"/25.5cm ease.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 9 (5.5mm) needles, or size to get gauge.
US 8 (5mm) circular needle, or one size smaller than gauge needle.
US 11 (8mm) needles, or two sizes larger than gauge needle for binding off sleeves.
US 4 (3.5mm) circular needle for picking up pocket stitches.
US H/8 (5mm) crochet hook for provisional cast-on.
5 yds/m smooth worsted-weight yarn or knotting cord for provisional cast-on and ‘lifelines’.
6 locking markers.
6 stitch markers.
2 stitch holders.
Darning needle to finish.
Six 1–1 1/4"/25–32mm .
Six smaller backing buttons
. Fine darning needle (to fit buttonholes).
GAUGE
16 sts/24 rows = 4"/10cm in double moss stitch, after blocking.
KNITTER'S NOTES
Don’t skip the swatching on this one. You’ll want a firm fabric to successfully achieve the tailored look of this coat. Note your gauge before blocking as well, so you can reference it while working.
Coat is worked in pieces and seamed using mattress stitch. Due to its density and size, we recommend that you block each piece individually as you finish before seaming. Although you’ll need to allow plenty of time for finishing, the techniques and details are what makes this coat so beautiful!
