6 Car Coat with hood S i z e S to fit bust measurement extra-small / Small 28-34 ins [ 71-86.5 cm ] Medium 36-38 ins [ 91.5-96.5 cm ] Large 40-42 ins [ 101.5-106.5 cm ] extra-large 44-46 ins [ 112-117 cm ] 2/3 extra-large 48-54 ins [ 122-137 cm ] 4/5 extra-large 56-62 ins [ 142-157.5 cm ] Finished bust extra-small / Small 40 ins [ 101.5 cm ] Medium 44 ins [ 112 cm ] Large 48 ins [ 122 cm ] S t i tc h g Lo S S A Ry Alt = Alternate(ing). Approx = Approximately. Beg = Beginning. C4B = Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work. K2, then K2 from cable needle. C4F = Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work. K2, then K2 from cable needle. Cont = Continue(ity). Dec = Decrease(ing). inc(s) = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch. k = Knit. k2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together. P = Purl. P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches together. Pat = Pattern. Rem = Remaining. Rep = Repeat. RS = Right side. St(s) = Stitch(es). tog = Together. WS = Wrong side. extra-large 50 ins [ 127 cm ] 2/3 extra-large 58 ins [ 147.5 cm ] 4/5 extra-large 64 ins [ 162.5 cm ] t e n S i o n 14 sts and 18 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st. 40 Car Coat with Hood
M At e R i A L S Patons Classic Wool Roving (100 g/3.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds) SizeS XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL 77132 (Royal) 14 14 15 15 16 17 balls Sizes 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) and 6.5 mm (U.S. 10½) circular knitting needles 36 ins [90 cm] long or size needed to obtain tension. Cable needle. 2 stitch holders. 3 toggles. i n S t R u C t i o n S The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes. PoCket LiningS (make 2). With larger needle cast on 22 sts. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle in rows, work 5½ ins [14 cm] in stocking st, ending with a purl row and inc 2 sts evenly across last row. 24 sts. Leave sts on a st holder. 1st row: (RS). *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 2nd row: *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2. Rep last 2 rows (K2. P2) ribbing twice more. 1st row: (RS). Knit. 2nd and alt rows: Purl. 3rd row: K1. *C4F. K4. Rep from * to last 5 sts. C4F. K1. 5th row: Knit. 7th row: K1. *K4. C4B. Rep from * to last 5 sts. K5. 8th row: Purl. Last 8 rows form pat. BoDy note: Body is worked in one piece to armholes. With larger needle, cast on 158 (174-190- 198-230-254) sts. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows: Cont in pat until work from beg measures 10½ ins [26.5 cm], ending with a WS row. Place pockets: next row: (RS). Pat across 13 (13-17-17-21-21) sts. *Pat across 24 sts from pocket lining st holder. Slip next 24 sts onto a st holder. * Pat across 84 (100-108- 116-140-164) sts. Rep from * to * once. Pat to end of row. 42 Car Coat with Hood
Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 23 (23-22½-22½-22-22) ins [58.5 (58.5-57-57-56-56) cm], ending with a 3rd or 7th row of pat. next row: (WS). *P7. P2tog. Rep from * to last 14 (12-10-9-14-2) sts. P14 (12-10-0-14-2). 142 (156-170-176-206-226) sts rem. Divide for armholes: next row: (RS). K30 (31-34-35-36-40). Cast off 12 (16-18-18 30-34) sts. K58 (62-66-70-74-78) (including st on needle after cast off). Cast off 12 (16-18-18-30-34) sts. K30 (31-34-35-36-40) (including st on needle after cast off). Left Front: Cont on last 30 (31-34-35-36- 40) sts: Purl 1 row. 2 (3-2-3-0-0) sts. K2 (3-2-3-0-0). 2nd row: K0 (1-0-1-0-0). P3 (3-3-3-1-1). *K1. P3. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K1. P2. Cont in Rib Pat until armhole measures 6½ (7-7½-7½-8-8) ins [16.5 (18-19-19-20.5-20.5) cm], ending with a RS row. Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 (4-6-6-4-6) rows, then on every following alt row 3 (3-2-2-3-2) times. 15 (16-18-19-21-23) sts rem. Shape shoulder: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 7 (8-9-9-10-11) sts beg next row. Cast off rem 8 (8-9-10-11-12) sts. Back: With WS of work facing, join yarn to next 58 (62-66-70-74-78) sts and purl 1 row. 2nd row: *P3. K1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2. Cont in Rib Pat until armhole measures same length as Left Front to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with a WS row. Shape shoulders: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 7 (8-9-9-10-11) sts beg next 2 rows, then 8 (8-9-10-11-12) sts beg following 2 rows. Cast off rem 28 (30-30-32-32-32) sts. Shape neck: next row: (WS). Cast off 8 (8-8-8-8-9) sts. Pat to end of row. Right Front: With WS of work facing, join yarn to next 30 (31-34-35-36-40) sts and purl 1 row. 1st row: (RS). K2 (3-2-3-0-0). *P1. K3. Rep from * to end of row. Car Coat with Hood 43
2nd row: P2. *K1. P3. Rep from * to last 0 (1-0-1-2-2) st(s). K0 (1-0-1-1-1). P0 (0-0-0-1-1). Cont in Rib Pat until armhole measures 6½ (7-7½-7½-8-8) ins [16.5 (18-19-19-20.5-20.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Shape neck: next row: (RS). Cast off 8 (8-8-8-8-9) sts. Pat to end of row. Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 (4-6-6-4-6) rows, then on every following alt row 3 (3-2-2-3-2) times. 15 (16-18-19-21-23) sts rem. Work 2 rows even in pat. Shape shoulder: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 7 (8-9-9-10-11) sts beg next row. Cast off rem 8 (8-9-10-11-12) sts. SLeeVeS With smaller needle, cast on 54 (54-54-54-58-58) sts. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows: Work 6 ins [15 cm] in (K2. P2) ribbing as given for Body, ending on a 2nd row and inc 4 (4-8-8-8-8) sts evenly across last row. 58 (58-62-62-66-66) sts. Place markers on side edges 3 ins [7.5 cm] up from cast on edge for cuff turnback. Change to larger needle and proceed in pat as follows: 2nd row: *P3. K1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2. Cont in Rib Pat, inc 1 st each end of next and every following 10th (8th-8th-8th- 10th-10th) row until there are 68 (72-76-76-78-78) sts, taking inc sts into pat. 44 Car Coat with Hood
Cont even in pat until work from markers measures 17½ (17-16½-16½-16-16) ins [44.5 (43-42-42-40.5-40.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Place markers at each end of last row. Work 8 (10-12-12-18-20) rows even in pat. Cast off in pat. FiniShing Pin all pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. Sew shoulder seams. hood With larger needle, cast on 98 (98-98-102-102-102) sts. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows: 2nd row: *P3. K1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2. Cont in Rib Pat until work from beg measures 8½ (8½-9-9-9½-9½) ins [21.5 (21.5-23-23-24-24) cm], ending with a WS row. Car Coat with Hood 45
Shape back: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 14 (14-14-15-15-15) sts beg next 6 rows. Cast off rem 14 (14-14-12-12-12) sts. Fold Hood in half and sew back seam. Sew Hood to neck edge, having Hood seam match center of back neck edge. Front and hood edging: With RS of work facing and smaller needle, pick up and knit 112 sts up Right Front edge to Hood. Pick up and knit 94 (94-94-98-98-98) sts across Hood edge. Pick up and knit 112 sts down Left Front edge. 318 (318-318-322-322- 322) sts. Beg on a 2nd row, work 5 rows in (K2. P2) ribbing as given for Body. Cast off in ribbing. Pocket edging: With RS facing and smaller circular needle, K24 from pocket st holder, inc 2 sts evenly across. 26 sts. Beg on a 2nd row, work 5 rows in (K2. P2) ribbing as given for Body. Cast off in ribbing. Sew sides of pocket edging in position on RS. Sew sides of pocket lining in position on WS. toggle loops: (make 3). Cut 3 strands of yarn 16 ins [40.5 cm] long. Taking all strands tog hold one end and with someone holding other end, twist strands to the right until they begin to curl. Fold the 2 ends tog and tie in a knot so they will not unravel. The strands will now twist themselves together. Adjust length if desired (see Diagram). Sew toggle loops in position to edge of Right Front, having bottom loop at beg of armhole shaping (where pat changes to rib pat), top loop ½ inch [1 cm] below neck edge and rem loop evenly spaced between. Try on Coat and mark positions for toggle placement (including overlap). Sew toggles in position on Left Front. twisted Cord Sew sleeve seams, reversing seam for cuff turnback. Sew in Sleeves placing rows above markers along cast off sts of Back and Fronts to form square armholes. Sew side seams. 46 Car Coat with Hood
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