That 'Borrowed' Coat
Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique
Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced
That ‘borrowed’ coat an oversized boyfriend boxy coat with feminine touches. This heavy-weight winter garment features v-shape double knitting neckline, two horizontal inset pockets with oversized pocket flaps, accent seams, wrist length loose sleeves, front snap closure with curve edges.
That ‘borrowed’ coat is worked from top down in stockinette stitch and double knitting in one piece.
SIZES
1 (2) 3
MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 120 (137) 153 cm [47.2 (53.9) 60.2 inches]
Overall Length: 64 (66) 70 cm [25.2 (26) 27.6 inches]
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4 mm [US 6] circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] )
6 mm [US 10] circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] )
7 mm [US 10.75] circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] )
8 mm [US 11] circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
KNITTING DENSITY
In stockinette stitch using 8 mm [US 11] needles
12 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
SIZE GUIDE
The coat is intended for an oversized fit with approx. 20-30 cm [7.9-11.8 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 20-30 cm [7.9-11.8 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes 1 (2) 3 are designed to fit a bust circumference of 85-100 (100-120) 120-135 cm [33.5-39.4 (39.4-47.2) 47.2-53.1 inches].
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
1100 (1300) 1500 gr.
Pascuali, Maximo, 100 gr. / 80 m - Col. 403
Knit the coat with 1 strand of Maximo.
1 set of approx. 25 mm diam. snap button (optional)
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any super bulky yarn OR pair 2-3 strands of any medium weight yarn
POSSIBLE DIFFICULTY
Double knitting decreases
Inset pockets