You knit it in great big stitches … takes no time at all to make in comparison with other garments made from 3 or 4 ply yarn.

No buttons on this box coat, but it carries a tiny pocket for kerchief or purse, and large patch pockets for your hands when winds blow chill.

Materials required: 10 skeins “Sun-Glo” shrinkproof blanket wool, shade No. 2101 (royal); 1 pair No. 0 needles

Measurements: Length from top of shoulder. 22½ins. Bust. 32-34ins. Length of sleeve seam, 19ins.