Deep Winter Coat

Wool & Pine has a new pattern available for preorder on Ravelry.

Deep Winter Coat Pre-order includes: a special 15% discount applied at checkout, exclusive access to video tutorials and all the pattern info you need so you can acquire yarn & swatch for gauge before release day next week. 

Preorders automatically receive the full pattern on release day, December 22

Introducing Deep Winter Coat, an easy to wear, classically stylish cabled cardigan with a rustic edge. Comfortable and cozy due to its wrap-around silhouette, a thick hand knit belt hugs your waist while the deep shawl collar wards off the winter chill. Decadently cozy in worsted weight yarn held double, Deep Winter’s soothing stockinette meets bountiful cables which will captivate your needles this season. 

Deep Winter Coat is knit seamlessly from the top down in a relaxed style and a longer fit for a revived classic feel. Begin by casting on each back shoulder separately, then join shoulders along the back of the neckline, working flat to the armholes. The stitches for the front shoulders are then picked up along the back and worked flat. Once all three pieces (back, front left and front right) are worked to the armholes, they are joined into one piece and worked flat to the hem. 

The set in sleeves are worked by picking up stitches around the sleeve holes, working short rows to create a smooth-fitting sleeve cap which is then joined in the round and knit to the hem. 

The collar is picked up and worked in a 1x1 ribbing, with short rows used to create a wide, cozy collar around the neckline. Lastly an optional belt is worked in 1 x1 ribbing for a classic wrap-around style with rustic vibes.

For this pattern we used worsted weight yarn held double for the extra super squishy cozy factor! We have three yarn recommendations outlined below. All three yarns give a fantastic outcome and are able to meet the recommended gauge. You are welcome to use a yarn outside of these recommendations, for example, some knitters may choose to work with bulky or super bulky weight rather than worsted held double. However, keep in mind you need to achieve the correct gauge for your sweater to fit. 

I looked up #deepwintercoat on Instagram and there are some beautiful coats being test knit.

Photos © Wool & Pine

I was up early this morning and the freezing rain had started.

I had hoped it would end early enough for me to get to the store to do some work. At 10:30 I laid down and didn’t get up until 2. I guess I needed sleep. The freezing rain was still coming down. It’s 2:30 and the temperature has risen a bit and now it’s just raining. I thought about going in for a few hours but I have paperwork I can do here so I’ll be there early in the morning to pack orders.

Beth worked from home today. The dogs had a lazy day too.