Rowan’s Brushed Fleece creates a surprisingly structured coat with little effort. This coat is a warm layer over a dress or pants.

MATERIALS
You will need approximately 1500 - 1700 metres of this bulky yarn and another 20 metres for your sample swatch.

This piece was photographed in colour Lagoon (SH259)

GAUGE
Finished Gauge:
13 stitches and19 rows to 10 cm (4”) using 6mm needles.
The fabric relaxes on the first blocking.

NEEDLES
6 mm needles

Crochet hook chain cast on was used as it will add a dimensional start to your work. It has thickness and adds stability to the edging.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
140 cm (55”) circumference at widest point at lower hem
106 cm (42”) circumference through the bust
102 cm (40”) length at centre back

SKILL LEVEL
3 of 5

This pattern will challenge knitters with experience in holding yarn double and working a neck line from stitches off a holder. The results will reward your efforts.