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Difficulty: Advanced / Challenge

Brioche trench coat is a knitted interpretation of a classic trench coat. Garment features brioche ribbing, pleated volumn back, double layered collar, optional attached belt, double knitting front bands and sleeves with folded ribbing cuffs.

WORKFLOW
Brioche trench coat is worked from top down in brioche stitch in one piece.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference:
97 (103) 108 (113) 119 (129) 135 cm
38.2 (40.6) 42.5 (44.5) 46.9 (50.8) 53.1 inches

Overall Back Length (without collar):
52 (53) 55 (56) 57 (59) 60 cm
20.5 (20.9) 21.6 (22) 22.4 (23.2) 23.6 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4.5 mm US 7 circular needles ( 60, 80 or 100 cm 24, 32 or 40 inches )
4 mm US 6 circular needles ( 60 cm 24 inches )
3.5 mm US 4 circular needles ( 60 cm 24 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge

KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)
In brioche stitch using 4.5 mm US 7 needles
15 sts x 40 rows (20 brioche knit stitches) = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The coat is intended for a regular fit with approx. 5-10 cm 2-4 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 5-10 cm 2-4 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.

To determine which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite FITTED clothes to help you find out if you like a regular fit or a loose fit for outwear. Then, pick the recommended size or a size up accordingly.

Photo shows a model with bust circumference of 88 cm 34.6 inches, wearing a size XS with approx. 9 cm 3.5 inches positive ease.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
375 (400) 400 (425) 425 (450) 475 gr.
Pascuali, Cashmere 6/28, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 34 Indigo
250 (275) 275 (300) 300 (300) 325 gr.
Pascuali, Cashmere Lace, 25 gr. / 170 m - Col. 34 Indigo

Knit the coat with 1 strand of cashmere 6/28 held together with 1 strand of cashmere lace.

6-7 buttons: diam. approx. 23 mm 0.91 inches each

Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of sport weight yarn held together with 1 strand of lace weight yarn
OR
2 strands of fingering weight yarn held together