Oban by Norah Gaughan

Oban

Knitting
December 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1600 - 2460 yards (1463 - 2249 m)
33 (37, 40, 43½, 46½, 50)" [84 (94, 101.5, 110.5, 118, 127) cm] circumference at chest, closed
English
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For distinctive tailored style, knit a sleek coat with a flared peplum and handkerchief hem. Twisted rib and ladder motifs create long, flattering lines on the fronts and center back. A twisted-rib cable with a self facing folded inside and sewn down provides a decorative and stable edge for the snap closures, and a swing-coat style collar in twisted rib makes a clean and structural finish. The peplum, a simple rectangle with I-cord selvedges, is worked from stitches picked up after garment assembly. Double ribbing delineates the transition in fabric, and the sculptural curve of the lower front pieces causes the peplum to flare over the hips and hang in folded points.


Construction

The garment is worked in pieces from the bottom up, then sewn together. The peplum is picked up and worked after garment assembly. The neckband is worked separately and sewn on.

Yardage

1600 (1730, 1920, 2055, 2310, 2460) total yards of worsted weight wool yarn

Yarn

12 (13, 14, 15, 17, 18) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50 grams)
Photographed in color Artifact

Gauge

18 stitches & 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
24 stitches & 28 rows = 4” in chart pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)
One pair of straight needles and/or a 24” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)

Size B (for Sleeve Ribbing)
One pair of straight needles or a 24” circular needle two sizes smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)

Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used for flat pieces. A circular needle is required for the peplum due to the large number of stitches.

Finished Dimensions

33 (37, 40, 43½, 46½, 50)“ / 84 (94, 101.5, 110.5, 118, 127) cm circumference at chest, closed
30¼ (30¾, 32¾, 33, 35¼, 35¾)” / 77 (78, 83, 84, 89.5, 91) cm total length at center back, including peplum
Sample shown is size 37” (94 cm) with 3” (7.5 cm) ease on model

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
Cabled Cast On
Sloped Bind Off

Skill Level

4 out of 5

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.