Big Easy (Chic Car Coat) by Family Circle

Big Easy (Chic Car Coat)

Knitting
September 1997
Aran (8 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in Rib pattern with 3 strands of yarn held together
US 19 - 15.0 mm
2390 - 2716 yards (2185 - 2484 m)
Finished: 47, 51, 55"/119.5, 129.5, 139.5cm
English
Errata available: sixthandspringbooks.com

Worked with 3 strands of yarn held tog throughout (2 strands wool & 1 strand mohair).

Also requires six 1” / 25 mm buttons.

A symphony of soft lines. Slim shaping, and ample texture makes this 3/4 length cardigan an absolute essential for home and office. While set-in sleeves and collar complete the look, the simple pattern of knit and purl stitches make it a project that cam be accomplished over a long weekend. The “Big Easy” first appeared in the Fall ‘97 Issue of Family Circle Easy Knitting magazine as Chic Car Coat).
Taken from Family Circle Easy Sweaters.

This is rated for beginner knitters. Size ranges are Small, Medium and Large.

As the Chic Car Coat it used different Aran-weight yarns:

  • 5, 5, 6 skeins #3644 blue Patons Ram’s Wool (3.5oz/100g /128m)
  • 5, 5, 6 skeins #3508 blue multi Patons Impressions Hand-Dyed Wool (1.75oz/50g, 153yd/140m)
  • 6, 6, 7 skeins #4508 blue multi Patons Impressions Hand-Dyed Mohair (1.75 oz/50g, 107yd/98m)