This design is part of the Little Grey Cells Vol. 1 collection, which is inspired by the characters and settings in the works of Agatha Christie.
It is available both as an individual pattern and as part of this eBook.

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“Two young adventurers for hire. Willing to do anything, go anywhere. Pay must be good. No reasonable offer refused.”

An intrepid husband-and-wife detecting duo, Thomas “Tommy” and Prudence “Tuppence” Beresford are as inseparable as they are complementary. The more conservative and methodical Tommy tempers the dashing and spontaneous Tuppence through their sleuthing adventures, to many a triumphant conclusion.
This double-breasted little coat comes in two versions: one more classic with its straight line and simple collar, and the other more whimsical, featuring a sweet A-line shape and rounded Peter Pan collar. The optional buttoned back tab is the perfect, delightful detail that completes the look. A breeze to knit, this pattern is written with the advanced beginner in mind.

CONSTRUCTION:

This coat is worked seamlessly from the top down in one piece until underarm level. The sleeves are then separated from the body, which is worked in one piece to the hem. The sleeves stitches are returned to the needles and worked in the round. Stitches are picked up around the neckline to work the collar. An optional back tab is worked separately.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long tail cast on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, yarn over, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, binding off.

SIZES:

• 3mo (6mo, 12mo, 18mo // 2yo, 4yo, 6yo, 8yo, 10yo)
• To fit chest: 16 (17, 18, 19 // 21, 23, 25, 26.5, 28) inches or 40.5 (43, 45.5, 48.5 // 53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 67.5, 71) cm
• Garment chest at underarms: 20.5 (22, 22.75, 24 // 25.75, 28, 30, 31.25, 33.5) inches or 52 (56, 58, 61.5 // 66, 71, 76, 79.5, 85) cm

I recommend choosing a size based on the recipient’s actual chest measurements instead of the age label. You can also choose a size according to how much ease you’d like the garment to have.

YARN REQUIREMENTS:

Approximately 300 (350, 400, 425 // 450, 575, 650, 700, 750) yds or 274 (320, 366, 389 // 411, 526, 594, 640, 686) meters of chunky (12 ply) weight yarn

NEEDLES:

• US 10 or 6 mm diameter circular needle (or size needed to match stockinette stitch gauge) at least 24 inches or 60 cm in length (Note: you need a circular needle because this garment is knit in one piece, and because it will accommodate all the stitches) -matching dpns for sleeves

• US 9 or 5.5 mm diameter circular needle (or one size smaller than above) at least 16 inches or 40 cm in length for collar and back tab -matching dpns for sleeve cuff

NOTIONS:

• 6 markers, including two contrasting-colored ones
• tapestry needle
• 2 stitch holders or pieces of scrap yarn
• 6 (6, 8, 8 // 8, 8, 8, 8, 8) buttons 3/4 inch or 2 cm in diameter, or toggles 1 inch or 2.5 cm long.
• Optional (only if making back tab): 2 additional buttons 3/4 inch or 2 cm in diameter.

GAUGE:

14 sts x 21 rows = 4 inches or 10 cm in stockinette stitch using larger needles, after blocking

Please adjust needle size if needed to achieve the recommended gauge.