This deceptively simple slip-stitch coat with striking contrast color accents will garner many admiring comments as you pass by.

See this design featured in the new September 2011 video highlights.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) inches (buttoned)
Hip: 44 (48, 52, 56, 62) inches
Length: 32 inches

Materials:

• Chunky weight yarn* (126 yds/100g per skein): 24 (27, 28, 33, 34) skeins crag #809 (MC), 3 skeins amber #815 (A) and 1 skein polar #801 (B) Sample project was completed with Cocoon (80% merino wool/20% kid mohair) from Rowan (held double throughout).

• Size 10 (6mm) 2 double-point needles

• Size 10 1/2 (6.5mm) 36-inch circular needle

• Size 11 (8mm) 36-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

• Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook

• Stitch holders

• 4 (1 1/8-inch) buttons (3 on left front and 1 inside right front)

• 3 small buttons as backing for front buttons (optional)