Opulent cables take center stage in this luscious oversized sweater coat. Rowe is worked in pieces, beginning with a deep band of ribbing that gives way to richly cabled panels inspired by Celtic designs. The fronts and back are worked straight to the armholes without shaping; the sleeves are set in and then the cozy neckband and front ribbing is picked up and worked to double length so it can be folded and stitched down inside for extra warmth and structure.
Rowe is designed for lots of positive ease, so you can throw it on to dress up a casual outfit or use it in place of a coat when the weather is mild. Choose a neutral hue from the Shelter palette or make it a statement piece in a bold color like Long Johns or Hayloft.
MATERIALS
1915 (2040, 2275, 2380, 2580, 2735) yards of worsted weight wool yarn
14 (15, 17, 17, 19, 20) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
Photographed in color Truffle Hunt
GAUGE
19 stitches & 30 rows = 4” in Double Moss Stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
32-stitch panel from Chart A or C measures 5” wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking
52-stitch panel from Chart B measures 6¾“ wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking
For all charts, 30 rows = 4”, after blocking
NEEDLES
Size A (for Main Fabric):
One 32” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 5 mm (US 8)
Size B (for Ribbing):
One 47” circular needle, one size smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)
Size C (optional; for Tubular Cast On only):
One 32” circular needle, one size smaller than Size B
Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)
Note: A size 4.5 mm crochet hook is used to join the collar during finishing.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
40¼ (43½, 46¾, 50½, 53½, 57¼)“ circumference at bust (including collar; with fronts touching)
Intended Ease: + 6–8”
Sample shown is size 43½” with + 9¼“ ease on model
SKILL LEVEL
4 of 5
Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.
