It’s 5 years since I originally released this pattern and to celebrate I am hosting a Crochet A Long in my private support group Pepper-Gaggle. We will be making it over 10 weeks from July 27th through to early October 2024, and the download is the full pattern document. Click here for all the details to get started with swatching.

Pattern in ENGLISH (UK): ENGLISH (US), DUTCH, SPANISH and SWEDISH. Pattern supplement provided as well to help describe sizes of coat pieces before and after blocking (English only).

CGOA 2019 Design Competition winning garment:
2nd place in Fashion Category, and Technical Merit Awards!

If you buy the set of both Sashiko Happy Coat and Bessie Alice Tweed Coat in one transaction, a discounted rate will be automatically be applied at checkout for buying the 2 patterns as a set.

Numerous pattern support tutorials available on my blog:
https://www.peppergoose.design/blog

This statement dress coat uses basic crochet stitches for stunning visual effects and suits an Intermediate level crocheter. The Coat is made in four pieces which are blocked to approximate gauge, then embroidered with Sashiko-inspired surface crochet, then joined together mainly by crochet seaming.

Annotated photos are included amongst the written instructions, and charts are provided for embroidery for each section. Constructions schematics are provided for each piece and a measurement Schematic is provided for the finished garment.

Pattern Notes also include how to increase bust size or sleeve length to help customise your fit.
INCLUDES SUPPLEMENT PDF FOR EXTENDED SIZING TO 3XL AND 4XL and is described on this blog:

Embroidery extends up the Back Piece, both Front Pieces, Collar and Cuffs and this is the most challenging part of the design. Swatching is ESSENTIAL instructions are included to practice the embroidery technique before attempting the full coat.

VIDEO TUTORIAL showing slip stitch technique on a small square is available at https://youtu.be/nuETCEhPokQ

SUGGESTED COLOUR PALETTES - offered on my website blog:

HOW TO SWATCH FOR GAUGE AND BLOCK YOUR WORK - full description here on my website blog.

SIZES
To Fit bust sizes:
Small: 81-86cm. 32-34in
Medium: 91.5-96.5cm. 36-38in
Large: 101.5-106.5cm. 40-42in
X-Large: 111.5-117cm. 44-46in
XX-Large: 122-127cm. 48-50in
3X-Large 132-137cm. 52-54in
4X-Large 142-147cm 56-58in (also see above link)

MATERIALS
Yarn A:
Scheepjes Our Tribe (70% Merino Superwash; 30% Polyamide), 100g/420m balls x 10 (11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 16) balls in colour 968 (Happy In Red) (allowance includes 1 ball extra for 2 swatches and “just in case”)
Yarn B:
Scheepjes Alpaca Rhythm (80% Alpaca; 20% extra fine wool), 25g/200m balls x 3 (3: 3: 3: 3) balls in colour 662 (Paso) - Note - all sizes have very similar amounts of embroidery and use just over 2 balls of Yarn B so you have a bit extra to play with if you want to do more embroidery.
Yarn C:
Scheepjes Alpaca Rhythm (80% Alpaca; 20% extra fine wool), 25g/200m balls x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball in colour 669 (Cha Cha) (allowance includes enough extra yarn for 2 swatches)
5mm crochet hook
4.5mm crochet hook
Many (approx. 20) safety pin style stitch markers Tapestry needle
OPTION WITH BUTTON HOLES: 6 x 22-25mm buttons