Coats in Lion Brand Homespun - 1169

Lion Brand Homespun Easy-to-Knit Coats

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern provides instructions for creating four sophisticated coat designs using Lion Brand Homespun yarn. The collection includes a Stand-up Collar coat, a Hooded coat, a V-Neck coat, and a Southwestern Romanesque coat. Each style offers a distinct aesthetic while utilizing the same premium yarn base, making them versatile options for various occasions and seasons. The coats are designed as easy-to-knit projects suitable for advanced beginner knitters and above.

Coat Styles and Specifications

• Stand-up Collar Coat: Made with 8 skeins of Lion Brand Homespun, featuring a classic stand-up collar design with button closures
• Hooded Coat: Constructed with 9 skeins of Lion Brand Homespun, incorporating a protective hood element
• V-Neck Coat: Created with 8 skeins of Lion Brand Homespun, offering a more open neckline style
• Southwestern Romanesque Coat: Made with Lion Brand Homespun yarn, featuring distinctive southwestern-inspired design elements

Sizing Information

The pattern is available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large. Finished chest measurements when buttoned range from 45 inches (Small) to 57 inches (Extra Large). Coat length varies from 46 inches in the Small size to 48 inches in the Large and Extra Large sizes, providing proportionate coverage across all size ranges.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

These coats are constructed using fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for advanced beginner skill levels. The patterns employ knit and purl ribbing (k1, p1 rib), a classic stitch combination used for creating structured, elastic edges that maintain their shape. The ribbing technique is specifically applied to button bands and buttonhole bands, which are worked over 8 rows and then bound off loosely to preserve elasticity.

The garment construction follows standard coat assembly methods including shoulder seam seaming, set-in sleeve insertion, and sleeve seam finishing. These techniques ensure professional-looking, well-fitted garments with proper sleeve cap shaping and secure structural integrity.

Button and Closure Details

The Stand-up Collar version features a button band closure system with eight buttons strategically placed along the front opening. Button placement follows a measured approach: the first button is positioned 1 inch from the top, the last button is placed 8 to 10 inches from the bottom (depending on size), and six additional buttons are distributed evenly between these points. Corresponding buttonhole bands are worked to match the button bands, ensuring proper alignment and functional closure.

Yarn and Materials

All four coat designs in this pattern collection are created using Lion Brand Homespun, a textural and painterly yarn specifically chosen for its sophisticated appearance and season-appropriate qualities. The yarn's unique characteristics make it ideal for creating coats suitable for any season. The pattern calls for smaller needles during the finishing stages, particularly when picking up stitches and working button and buttonhole bands, though specific needle sizes are referenced in the complete pattern documentation.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

This pattern is classified as Advanced Beginner +, indicating it is accessible to knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle slightly more complex projects. The downloadable PDF format allows for convenient access and printing, making it easy to follow along during the knitting process. The straightforward construction and use of basic stitches combined with standard finishing techniques make these coats achievable projects for knitters developing their intermediate skills.