Storm Coat

PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Intermediate 
 
Storm coat is an asymmetrical oversized knitwear with various ways to wear. This chunky garment features seamless overall look with textured stitch, exaggerated collar, long-short front and back, wide double knitting trims and statement button.
 
Storm coat is worked from top down in textured stitch in one piece.
 
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
 
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS 
Bust Circumference:  
109 (115) 122 (127) 131 (136) 145 cm
[42.9 (45.3) 48 (50) 51.6 (53.5) 57 inches] 
Approx. Back Length (without collar):  
52 (53) 54 (56) 57 (58) 60 cm
[20.5 (20.9) 21.3 (22) 22.4 (22.8) 23.6 inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
8 mm [US 11] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
7 mm [US 10.75] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
 
KNITTING DENSITY
In textured stitch using 8 mm [US 11] needles
11 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The coat is designed for an oversized fit with approx. 20-25 cm [8-10 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 20–25 cm [8-10 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.
 
For which size to choose can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite oversized fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. 
 
Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size XS with approx. 21 cm [8.3 inches] positive ease.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
900 (1000) 1100 (1200) 1300 (1400) 1500 gr.        
Woolfolk, Fleck Bulky, 100 gr. / 100 m - FKB11
 
Knit the coat with 1 strand of Fleck Bulky yarn.
 
2 buttons:  diam. approx. 30 mm [1.2 inches] each
 
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any bulky to super bulky yarn would be a good choice.