Autumn and Winter are great times for wrapping up warmly and going outside to stargaze for a while. When the nights are dark I often slip outside, preferably with a mug of coffee in hand, to watch the night sky for a few minutes. This year I know I’ll keep warm because I’ll be snuggled inside this coat, with the collar turned up to keep out the cold.

The coat is made in one piece from the collar downwards, and grows quickly thanks to the bulky weight yarn.

There is just one button at the neck, but more can be added if preferred.

Patch pockets and a half-belt at the back complete the look.

Some more details:

Actual bust circumference with coat fastened: 36 (43, 46¼, 50, 53, 56½, 59¾) in.

Yarn used: Bergere de France Mérinos Alpaga; 71 yd per 1.76 oz ball; 60% pure French merino wool, 40% alpaca; 16 (17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24) balls in Groseille 29919.

Alternative yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Re: Treat yarn quantities needed are 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) balls.
Hooks: L/11 and N/15.

Other Materials: Removable stitch markers, Tapestry needle, 5 x 1 in diameter buttons.

The pattern includes instructions in both US and UK crochet terminology. Print pp 1- 3 for US version, or pp 4 - 6 for UK version