This pattern is available on Ravelry . This magnum opus of a blanket coat has magic appeal. Lush cables and dramatic chevrons of traveling stitches create long, svelte lines that flatter every body type, while cozy pockets and acres of textured fabric invite you to cuddle down and hibernate. Seamed construction and professional details give this showstopper structure and longevity, ensuring you'll count the days until the weather turns chilly again every year. Sample photographed with Frieze scarf. CONSTRUCTION All pieces are worked flat from the bottom up, then seamed together. MATERIALS 1945 (2165, 2415, 2680, 2955, 3215) yards of worsted weight wool yarn 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 23) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g) Photographed in color Truffle Hunt GAUGE 20¼ stitches & 24½ rows = 4" over Background Pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking 74-stitch panel from Back Chart measures 12½" wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking 48-stitch panel from Right or Left Front Chart measures 8¼" wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking 26-stitch panel from Sleeve Chart measures 4½" wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking NEEDLES Size A (for Main Fabric): One pair of straight needles or a 32" circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7) Size B (optional; for Tubular Cast On only): One 32" circular needle, one size smaller than Size A Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6) Knitter's preferred style of needle may be used FINISHED DIMENSIONS 44 (48¾, 53½, 58¼, 63, 67¾)" circumference at bust (with Fronts open); 39¼ (44¼, 48¾, 53¼, 58¼, 62¾)" circumference at bust (with Fronts overlapping) Intended Ease: +12–18" Sample shown is size 48¾" with +14¾" ease on model SKILL LEVEL 5 of 5 Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only .
