Description 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 a nd Chebris Worsted (long version) color Frappé Suggested Yarns: Bare Naked Wools Targhee Tango Worsted , Better Breakfast Worsted , Confection Worsted , 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) m short 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 diameter short version: 7(7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8) flat buttons that are 1 inch / 25 mm in diameter click 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)
