#03 Loose-fitting overcoat by Lipp Holmfeld

#03 Loose-fitting overcoat

Knitting
September 1983
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in bicolor stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
1526 - 1744 yards (1395 - 1595 m)
Bust at underarm - 46" (49") / 117 (124) cm & Length - 38" (40") / 96 (101) cm
English

A thoroughly modern version of the richly sportive, raglan-sleeved overcoat. Designed by Lipp Holmfeld with lean roominess; a new line refinement in narrow collaring and low-placed pockets. Two-color stitch in a handsome heavy wool.

Materials

  • 7 (8) 3.5 oz./100g balls (each approx 109yd/100m) of Reynolds Lopi in color #57 dark gray (A)
  • 7 (8) balls in color #54 light gray (B)
  • Three 1 1/8” / 30mm buttons
  • Shoulder pads (optional)