Description

This product is a knitting pattern that providesonlythe instructions to create the itemit doesnotinclude a finished garment. Please read the full description. The pattern may include additional instructions for design variations.Inspired by the Autumn Wine Festival in France, this A-line coat or jacket to knit in 8 sizes (S/M/L/1X/2X/3X/4X/5X) and two lengths that features dramatically twining vertical cables at side seams and along front openings, with a wide, ribbed collar that converts to a cowl when the wind blows cold. Worked in one piece to the underarm with a tailored fit in the shoulders, this garment knits up quickly in lofty worsted or chunky weight yarn to provide a cocoon of warmth for late fall and winter weather.

Shown here in Targhee Tango Worsted (short version)in the shade Argentine,Kent Worsted (medium version), color Mussel Shell andChebris Worsted(long version) colorFrappSuggested Yarns:Bare Naked Wools Targhee Tango Worsted,Better Breakfast Worsted,ConfectionWorsted,Kent Worsted, or any bulky, soft yarn that knits to pattern gauge.Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and drape.

Finished Size:
38(42.5, 47.25, 51.75, 56.25, 60.75, 65.5, 70) inches / 96.5(108, 120, 131.5, 143, 154.5, 166, 178) cm in circumference around chest, buttoned, to fit with 6 to 8 inches / 15 to 20.5 cm of ease
Yarn Requirements:
long version:1400(1550, 1675, 1825, 1975, 2125, 2275, 2450) yards / 1275(1400, 1525, 1675, 1800, 1950, 2075, 2250) mshort version:1150(1275, 1400, 1525, 1650, 1800, 1925, 2075) yards / 1050(1175, 1275, 1400, 1500, 1650, 1750, 1900) m
Buttons:long version:7(8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9) flat buttons that are 1 inch / 25 mm in diametershort version:7(7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8) flat buttons that are 1 inch / 25 mm in diameterclick here to view our selection of beautiful natural bone and horn buttons

Gauge:15 sts and 21 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on larger needles (unwashed; unblocked)14 sts and 22 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on larger needles (washed and dried flat)

Needles:
size 10.5 US (6.5 mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)size 10 US (6.0 mm) for collar and sleeve cuffs (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle)