Beatrice Ribbed Tie Coat

Beatrice Ribbed Tie Coat by Kristen TenDyke

What Is Being Made

The Beatrice Ribbed Tie Coat is a knitted cardigan-style jacket designed by Kristen TenDyke. This intermediate-level project creates a structured, wearable coat featuring a distinctive ribbed texture throughout. The garment is available in six sizes ranging from Extra Small to 2X Large, with finished bust measurements from 33.25 inches to 53 inches, making it adaptable for various body types and fit preferences.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several essential knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The construction involves working with 5 x 2 Rib, a classic ribbed stitch pattern that creates vertical columns of texture and provides natural stretch and structure to the finished garment. The pattern incorporates make 1 purlwise (m1p) increases, which are worked by inserting the left-hand needle under the horizontal strand between stitches and returning stitches to the left-hand needle in turned position. The pattern also uses slip, slip, purl (ssp) decreases for shaping. Stitch markers are employed throughout construction to help track pattern repeats and shaping points, with seven removable stitch markers recommended.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern is 5 x 2 Rib, worked on the larger needles. This ribbed pattern creates a textured, elastic fabric with excellent drape and recovery. The rib structure—alternating knit and purl columns—is fundamental to the coat's visual appeal and functional properties, providing both aesthetic interest and practical stretch for comfortable wear.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Beatrice Ribbed Tie Coat is designed to be worked in Classic Elite's Beatrice yarn, a 100% merino wool fiber. The yarn is available in the colorway Bark as shown in the pattern. Yardage requirements vary by size: Extra Small requires approximately 1070 yards (17 balls), Small requires 1190 yards (19 balls), Medium requires 1320 yards (21 balls), Large requires 1450 yards (23 balls), Extra Large requires 1510 yards (24 balls), and 2X Large requires 1640 yards (26 balls). Each ball weighs 50 grams and yields approximately 63 yards, making this an aran to worsted weight yarn suitable for creating structured garments with good stitch definition.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern calls for one pair of size US 10 (6mm) needles and two double-pointed needles (dpns) in size US 9 (5.5mm), or whatever size is needed to obtain the correct gauge. The target gauge is 15 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches in 5 x 2 Rib using the larger needles, when stretched. Achieving proper gauge is emphasized as essential to the success of the finished garment, and knitters are encouraged to take time to check gauge before beginning the main project.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction with shaping techniques. The combination of ribbed stitch work, increase and decrease methods, and multi-size options provides appropriate challenge without requiring advanced techniques.