Car Coat: Hip-Length Version Using Brooklyn Tweed Quarry
The Design
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—and the option to add generous pockets—give it a tailored finish. Dropped shoulders and straight sleeves allow room for comfy layering. Our original length brings to mind the favorite duffle or pea coat, while the crop version makes us think of 60s suits à la Jackie O.
For a Car Coat with a bit of a rustic touch, we chose chunky-weight Brooklyn Tweed Quarry. This yarn’s tweedy flecks add even more brilliant texture to this piece’s fabric! Quarry is 100% Wyoming-raised, Targhee-Columbia wool with a roving-style strand. Though it looks like a singles strand, it’s actually three unspun plies of wool twisted together. The knit fabric is lightweight, has good stitch definition, and softens nicely after hand-washing.
The Details
FINISHED SIZES
Details given for size S; larger sizes in parentheses ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. Refer to schematic on original pattern for all dimensions. Only changes are listed below.
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 7-11"/18-28cm of ease.
Hem to underarm length: 12¼"/31cm.
Hem to high shoulder point: 20¾ (21, 21¼, 22)"/53 (53.5, 54, 56)cm.
YARN
7 (8, 9, 9) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Quarry (200 yds/182m each).
Or approx. 1385 (1500, 1640, 1800) yds/1266 (1372, 1500, 1646)m of an equivalent chunky-weight yarn.
Note: For this shorter version, we opted to leave pockets off.
Strong yarn for seaming.
Shown in Medium, Hip-Length in Color Fossil.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 9 (5.5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 8 (5mm) circular needles, or one size smaller than gauge needle.
US 11 (8mm) needles, or two sizes larger than gauge needle for binding off sleeves.
US H/8 (5mm) crochet hook for provisional cast-on.
5 yds/m smooth worsted-weight yarn or knotting cord for provisional cast-on and 'lifelines'.
6 locking markers.
6 stitch markers.
2 stitch holders.
Darning needle to finish.
Five 1–1¼"/25–32mm buttons.
Five smaller backing buttons.
Fine darning needle (to fit buttonholes)
GAUGE
16 sts & 24 rows= 4"/10cm in double moss stitch after blocking.
Digital Car Coat pattern. (Download)
Printed Car Coat pattern. (Requires shipping.)
Free digital hip-length adaptation only. (Download)
COLOR: Sweatshirt.
COLOR: Woodsmoke.
COLOR: Nest.
COLOR: Otter.
COLOR: Soot.
COLOR: Cast Iron.
COLOR: Snowbound.
COLOR: Pumice.
COLOR: Fossil.
