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Difficulty: Intermediate

Storm coat is an asymmetrical oversized knitwear with various ways to wear. This chunky garment features seamless overall look with textured stitch, exaggerated collar, long-short front and back, wide double knitting trims and statement button.

Storm coat is worked from top down in textured stitch in one piece.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference:
109 (115) 122 (127) 131 (136) 145 cm
42.9 (45.3) 48 (50) 51.6 (53.5) 57 inches

Approx. Back Length (without collar):
52 (53) 54 (56) 57 (58) 60 cm
20.5 (20.9) 21.3 (22) 22.4 (22.8) 23.6 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
8 mm US 11 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
7 mm US 10.75 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge

KNITTING DENSITY
In textured stitch using 8 mm US 11 needles
11 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The coat is designed for an oversized fit with approx. 20-25 cm 8-10 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 20–25 cm 8-10 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.

For which size to choose can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite oversized fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly.

Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm 34.6 inches wearing a size XS with approx. 21 cm 8.3 inches positive ease.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
900 (1000) 1100 (1200) 1300 (1400) 1500 gr.
Woolfolk, Fleck Bulky, 100 gr. / 100 m - FKB11

Knit the coat with 1 strand of Fleck Bulky yarn.

2 buttons: diam. approx. 30 mm 1.2 inches each

Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any bulky to super bulky yarn would be a good choice.