Retro Car Coat Crochet Pattern Download

Description

Inspired by vintage car coats of the 1940s and 1950s, Annie Modesitt set out to re-create these classics for crocheters. The coat is worked from the hem up in a crossed double crochet pattern, and the waist is shaped with subtle darts that will flatter any figure. Pockets and Dorset buttons provide the finishing touches to a look that will go everywhere, whether you drive a VW bug or a Rolls Royce sedan.

Finished Size: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” (91.5 [101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142] cm) chest/bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 44″ (112 cm).
Yarn: Goddess Yarns Emmanuella (100% merino; 90 yd [82 m]/1 ¾ oz [50 g]): #3039 sienna (A), 15 (17, 18, 20, 22, 24) balls. Goddess Yarns Jay (70% wool, 30% alpaca; 87 yd [79 m]/3 ½ oz [100 g]): #3039 chestnut (B), 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
Yarn weight: #3 – Light, #5 – Bulky
Gauge: 8 sts and 8 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in patt with larger hook and A. 14 sts and 12 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in hdc with smaller hook and B.
Needles: Hooks: Sizes K/10 ½ (6.5 mm) and G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; five 2 ¾” (7-cm) plastic rings for buttons.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, Fall 2005