New Einstein Coat by Sally Melville

New Einstein Coat

Knitting
January 2002
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches
in garter ridge pattern using largest needles, after blocking
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
450 - 1500 yards (411 - 1372 m)
Child's 2-4 (6-8, 10-12); Adults S (M, L, XL, XXL)
English
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An interestingly constructed, garter stitch coat with minimal finishing.

Experience Level:

  • Very easy
  • Lots of knitting
  • Minimal finishing

Fit: Oversized

Sizes:

  • Child’s 2-4 (6-8, 10-12)
  • Adult’s S (M, L, XL, XXL)

Measurements:

Child’s 204 (6-8) 10-12

  • Chest: 30 (34) 42”
  • Length: 16 (18) 21.5”

Adult S (M) L (XL) XXL

  • Chest: 46 (50) 54 (58) 62”
  • Length, Women’s: 30.5 (31) 31.5 (32) 32.5”
  • Length, Men’s: 26.5 (27) 27.5 (28) 28.5”

Pattern Note: Adult coat may stretch 3” in length with wearing.

Yarn Requirements:

  • Bulky weight wool or wool blend
  • Child’s sizes 450 (550) 880) yds
  • Adult sizes 1100 (1200) 1300 (1400) 1500 yds
  • Note: Men’s sizes may take 50-100 yds less

Additional supplies:

  • 4 (4, 5) 1” buttons for children’s sizes

  • 6 1” buttons for adult’s (without collar, one less)

  • US H-G (5 - 6 mm) crochet hook