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. The universally flattering length brings to mind the favorite duffle or pea coat.

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
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.

YARN
With pockets:
8 (9, 10, 11) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Quarry (200 yds/183m).
Or 1525 (1710, 1910, 2140) chunky-weight yarn.
Shown in color Serpentine, size Small.
Without pockets:
8 (9, 10, 11) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Quarry(200 yds/183m). Or 1460 yds (1630, 1825, 2045) chunky-weight yarn.

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 4 (3.5mm) circular needles for picking up pockets stitches.
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.
Six 1–1 1/4"/25–32mm buttons.
Six smaller backing buttons.
Fine darning needle (to fit buttonholes)

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

Errata & Clarifications