Car Coat Churchmouse Classics

The Design

“Add pockets... or not!”

In handsome, dense, double moss stitch, this cozy outerwear classic is a little retro, a little ‘Audrey.’ Three-quarter length sleeves and a folded, stand-up collar give it a slightly tailored finish. Dropped shoulders and straight sleeves allow room for comfy layering. The universally flattering length brings to mind the favorite duffle to pea coat.

A sturdy, chunky-weight yarn, like Rowan Cocoon, creates a robust Coat with a fantastic texture.

The Details

FINISHED SIZES
Sizes: S (M, L, XL).
Finished bust: 39 (45, 51, 57)"/99 (114.5, 129.5, 144.5)cm.
To fit bust: 28–32 (34–38, 40–44, 46–50)"/71–81 (86–97, 102–112, 117–127)cm with approx. 7–11"/18–28cm of ease.

YARN
Without pockets: Approx. 1460 (1630, 1825, 2045) yds/1335 (1490, 1669, 1870)m chunky-weight yarn.
To add pockets: Add approx. 65 (80, 85, 95) yds/59 (73, 78, 87)m more.
To lengthen or shorten: Add or subtract approx.30 (35, 40, 45) yds/27 (32, 37, 41)m of yarn for each 1"/2.5cm of body length; approx. 26 yds/24m total for sleeves.
Shown without pockets in Rowan Cocoon (126 yds/115m each), Color 806. Model is wearing size M with 6"/15cm ease.
Shown with pockets in Rowan Cocoon (126 yds/115m each), Color 846. Model is wearing size M with 10"/25.5cm ease.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 9 (5.5mm) needles, or size to get gauge.
US 8 (5mm) circular needle, or one size smaller than gauge needle.
US 11 (8mm) needles, or two sizes larger than gauge needle for binding off sleeves.
US 4 (3.5mm) circular needle for picking up pocket stitches.
US H/8 (5mm) crochet hook for provisional cast-on.

GAUGE
16 sts/24 rows = 4"/10cm in double moss stitch, after blocking.