From Lily M. Chin: “I wanted a firmer, tailored look, as most of the knitted coats I’ve come across seem more like casual, elongated cardigan-sweaters. For those wishing for less knitting, I’ve included a shorter version (by 3 1/2”) at the end of the pattern.”

Using four tones of a wool/mohair blend, come up with your own imaginative herringbone-like color combo.