Karita (coat with detached collar) by Elsebeth Lavold

Karita (coat with detached collar)

Knitting
July 2011
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1635 - 1962 yards (1495 - 1794 m)
M (L-XL) 2-3X
English

Elegant long jacket or short coat with shaping integrated into the pattern. Garter edgings allow the cables to dominate. The basic design has a clean, round neck, perfect for scarf lovers. For those who prefer a more dramatic look, there is an optional detached collar.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Measurements:

  • Chest: 39½ (44) 49¾ in / 100 (112) 126 cm
  • Length: 32¼ (32¾) 33 in / 82 (83) 84 cm

Materials:

  • Favorite Wool 15 (16) 18 balls + 2 balls for collar
  • 9 buttons ¾ in / 20 mm diameter + 5 for collar

Needles:

  • US size 6 / 4 mm
  • Cable needle