A simple pattern with not much embroidery makes a surprisingly elegant coat. It hangs well because the shaping is in the purl panels instead of on the sides, but I think the elegance comes from the fairly narrow sleeves.

Yarn requirements: 1575 (1700, 1900, 2050, 2225, 2325) yds

Colorway shown is Wild Oak.

Embroidery is shown in Brown Sheep Waverly Wool.

Pattern found on p. 76

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