In the farthest reaches of the southwest corner of England lies Cornwall, a rugged place where the sea and land meets wild storms. It’s here, amidst the salty winds and crashing waves, that the enduring legacy of the fishing smock was born. Traditionally crafted from old shipping sails, these hardy garments were designed to protect fisherfolk from the elements as they worked the perilous waters off of Cornwall. Drawing inspiration from this coastal heritage, we present the Storm Smock, a tribute to the resilient spirit of the Newlyn fisherfolk and the time-honoured craft of smock-making.

Just as the fishing smocks were a blend of necessity and practicality, so too is this pattern, combining functional attire with heritage fashion reinvented. The Storm Smock echoes the textures and patterns found in the heart of Cornwall, reflecting jagged rocks, and roaring seas that shape the land. The textured stitchwork is simple, yet striking and evokes the feeling of a storm-tossed sea—strong, steady, and beautifully imperfect. With its generous fit and let’s not forget pockets! This smock wraps you in the same comfort and warmth that the Cornish fisherfolk once relied on during long hours at sea.

Sizes
1(2:3:4:5:6:7:8)

To fit chest
80-85(85-90:90-95:95-100:100-110:110-120:120-130:130-140)cm

Positive Ease
8-12cm

Actual Chest
93(100:108:113:123:128:135:143) cm

Length
49(50:52:53:54:55:56:58) cm

Arm
40(40:41:44:47:49:50:52) cm

Sleeve length
40(40:44:46:46:48:48:48) cm

If you choose to shorten or lengthen your work, this might
alter the yarn quantity given.

Yarn: 1300(1550:1750:2000:2200:2375:2500:2650)Meters of Sport Weight yarn in total.

Yarn: Raw Wool Company: Storm On The Horizon.
If substituting yarn, use a yarn that has good stretch and elasticity such as 100% sheeps wool or you will struggle to block the sleeves.

Gauge: 24 sts x 32 Rows per 10cm square in stocking stitch with larger needles.
24 sts x 42 rows in pattern stitch (Chart A) per 10cm square with larger needles.

Needles: 3.5mm and 2.75mm needles
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge

Notions: 6 stitch markers, tapestry needle, spare cables or waste yarn.

Fitting Guide: Approx 8–12cm positive ease on chest