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Brioche Trench Coat

Brioche Trench Coat

$6.50Price
PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Advanced / Challenge 
 
Brioche trench coat is a knitted interpretation of a classic trench coat. Garment features brioche ribbing, pleated volumn back, double layered collar, optional attached belt, double knitting front bands and sleeves with folded ribbing cuffs.
 
WORKFLOW
Brioche trench coat is worked from top down in brioche stitch in one piece.
 
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL 
 
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS 
Bust Circumference:  
97 (103) 108 (113) 119 (129) 135 cm 
[38.2 (40.6) 42.5 (44.5) 46.9 (50.8) 53.1 inches] 
 
Overall Back Length (without collar):  
52 (53) 55 (56) 57 (59) 60 cm
 [20.5 (20.9) 21.6 (22) 22.4 (23.2) 23.6 inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
4.5 mm [US 7] circular needles ( 60, 80 or 100 cm [ 24, 32 or 40 inches] )
4 mm [US 6] circular needles ( 60 cm [ 24 inches] )
3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles ( 60 cm [ 24 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
 
KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)
In brioche stitch using 4.5 mm [US 7] needles
15 sts x 40 rows (20 brioche knit stitches) = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The coat is intended for a regular fit with approx. 5-10 cm [2-4 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 5-10 cm [2-4 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.
 
To determine which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite FITTED clothes to help you find out if you like a regular fit or a loose fit for outwear. Then, pick the recommended size or a size up accordingly. 
 
Photo shows a model with bust circumference of 88 cm [34.6 inches], wearing a size XS with approx. 9 cm [3.5 inches] positive ease.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
375 (400) 400 (425) 425 (450) 475 gr.        
Pascuali, Cashmere 6/28, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 34 Indigo 
250 (275) 275 (300) 300 (300) 325 gr.        
Pascuali, Cashmere Lace, 25 gr. / 170 m - Col. 34 Indigo    
 
Knit the coat with 1 strand of cashmere 6/28 held together with 1 strand of cashmere lace.
 
6-7 buttons:  diam. approx. 23 mm [0.91 inches] each
 
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of sport weight yarn held together with 1 strand of lace weight yarn 
OR
2 strands of fingering weight yarn held together
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