Bessie Alice Tweed Coat is a modern tweed-look dress coat made from a flecked cotton fabric. It was inspired by my Sashiko Happy Coat and is a separate stand-alone pattern.

If you buy the set of both Sashiko Happy Coat and Bessie Alice Tweed Coat in one transaction, a discounted rate will be automatically be applied at checkout for buying the 2 patterns as a set.

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This 32-page PDF contains heaps of stitch charts and lots of WIP photos to guide you step by step through the project.

Suited to an intermediate level or advanced crocheter.

Written in English UK terms (with a UK-US conversion chart included)

Sized for Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large and 4X-Large
SIZES
This has been designed as a fitted garment around the bust, so the garment bust measurement provides little to no ease. See this blog post for more information regarding choosing your size.
To Fit bust sizes:
Small: 81-86cm. 32-34in
Medium: 91.5-96.5cm. 36-38in
Large: 101.5-106.5cm. 40-42in
X-Large: 111.5-117cm. 44-46in
2X-Large: 122-127cm. 48-50in
3X-Large: 132-137cm. 52-54in
4X-Large: 142-147cm. 56-58in

Pattern includes written instructions, measurements chart and schematics both for individual coat pieces and the finished garment. Also contains links to relevant supporting crochet tutorials and videos

YARN REQUIREMENTS for sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
Yarn A
Scheepjes Stonewashed or Riverwashed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic; 50g/130m)
Colour: 803 Black Onyx x 14 (16: 17: 19: 21: 22: 24) balls, plus 1 extra ball to swatch, and “just in case”
Yarn B
Scheepjes Whirlette (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic; 100g/455m)
Colour: 851 Licorice x 5 (5: 5: 6: 6: 7: 7) balls, plus 1 extra to swatch, and “just in case”
Yarn C
Scheepjes Catona (100% mercerized cotton; 50g/125m)
Colour: 105 Bridal White x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1: 1: 1) x 50g ball

GAUGE
15-15.5 sts and 14 rows to measure 10 x 10cm over dc flo crochet (Main Fabric Patt) using a 5mm hook (or size needed to obtain gauge), after blocking.
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PATTERN SUPPORT
I have published many tutorials on my blog that support my garment patterns in general and three that are specific to this version of the coat. Links to these blogs are inserted in the pattern PDF.

Pattern support is also available via EMAIL via my website: www.peppergoose.design