Glacial Skies Coat by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

Glacial Skies Coat

Crochet
September 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5.0 mm (H)
1680 - 3150 yards (1536 - 2880 m)
Instructions given fit size X-small; changes for small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, 3X-large, 4X-large and 5X-large are in [ ].
English

The shades of soft pearl gray tinged with hints of pale blue and pink in this luscious coat bring to mind a polar sky on a winter morning. Softly ribbed sleeves and front edges give striking contrast to the plush pattern of the body.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Finished Garment Measurements:
Bust: 32 inches (X-small) 35 inches (small), 40 inches (medium), 43 1/2 inches (large), 48 1/2 inches (X-large), 52 inches (2X-large) 56 3/4 inches (3X-large), 60 inches (4X-large), 63 inches (5X-large)

Materials:

  • Malabrigo Merino Worsted medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (3 1/2 oz/210 yds/100g per skein): 8 9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 skeins #9 polar morn
  • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers

Gauge:
Pattern: 29 sts = 8 inches; 15 rows = 5 inches
Sleeve: 19 sts = 6 inches; 10 rows = 2 inches

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