Gloucester Coat Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Cables on both front edges of the Gloucester Coat look finished open or closed; reversible cables arcing across a dramatic shawl collar look handsome turned down or pulled up into a hood over the head. Densely knitted pure wool holds heat and wears well.

Finished Size: 33 (36 ½, 40 ½, 44, 48, 52)” bust circumference. Coat shown measures 36 ½”, modeled with 2″ positive ease.
Yarn: Lion Brand Alpine Wool (100% wool; 93 yd [85 m]/85 g): #135 cinnamon, 19 (20, 22, 25, 27, 30) balls.
Yarn Weight: #5 – Bulky
Needles: Size 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; two 1″ buttons; sewing needle and matching thread; pins.
Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows = 4″ in rev St st; 32 sts and 24 rows = 4″ in front cable patt.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2010