Tempest Coat

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:23:45 GMT

Tempest Coat
Stacey Gerbman

Play with color in this funky, striped coat. A large collar, front pockets, and ribbed cuffs keep this bright jacket warm and functional. Stranded colorwork creates the woven pattern.

Finished Size 35¾ (40¼, 44¾, 48¼, 52¼)" bust circumference, buttoned. Coat shown measures 35¾ ".
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Chunky Weight (100% wool; 155 yd [142 m]/7 oz [200 g]): #701 stone (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins; #N48 scarlet (A), #125 goldenrod (B), #N85 Peruvian pink (C), and #305 impasse yellow (D), 1 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins each.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; stitch markers (m), tapestry needle; six 1" buttons.
Gauge 14 sts and 14 rows = 4" in Woven patt.

Peplum and Pleat Jacket

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:48:51 GMT

Peplum and Pleat Jacket
Erica Patberg

Taking inspiration from the 1940s, this women’s jacket features a nipped in waist and flared peplum. Contrast collar piping emphasizes the notched collar and pleats.

Finished Size 34½ (39, 43, 51, 55)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 34½", modeled with slight ease.
Yarn Zitron Gobi (40% extrafine merino, 30% camel, 30% alpaca; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #04 rootbeer (MC), 15 (17, 19, 24, 26) balls; #09 lagoon blue (CC), 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls.
Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" circular (cir) and set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; eleven ⅝" (16 mm) plastic rings; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st.

Patterns : Interweave Knits Winter 2011, jackets

Tempest Coat

Peplum and Pleat Jacket