Brown Sheep Company, Inc.
Elemena Pea Coat
Designed exclusively for Brown Sheep Company by Sami Kaplal A modern twist on the traditional Pea Coat with feminine silhouette and detailing. Both worsted and bulky weight yarns are used to balance the weight of the pleated skirt and give the coat extra warmth. A wonderful cabled belt in vivid contrast color with crochet border coordinates with the collar, sleeve and skirt trim.
SIZE
Child’'s 4 (6, 8, 10). Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When onily 1 number is given, it applies to al sizes. Model shown in size 4. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest Measurement: 23" (25", 27", 29") Length: 24" (2612", 29", 301%2")
MATERIALS
·Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted, 85% wool/15% mohair (4 oz/190 yards): 3 (3, 4, 5) skeins #M-151 Chocolate Souffle (MC); 2 skeins #M-97 Rust (CC). Lamb's Pride Bulky 85% wool/15% mohair (4 oz/125 yards): 2 (3, 3, 4) skeins #M-151 Chocolate Souffle (MC) US sizes 8. 10 and 10%2 (5, 6 and 6.5 mm) 29" length needles; US size 8 (5 mm) 6 double point needles (2) F-5(3.75 mm) crochet hook Cable needle, stitch and row markers, tapestry needle, 6" stitch holder (1), Buttons: 6 (6, 8, 8) 1%" (32 mm); 41#(25mm)
GAUGE
18 sts x 24 rows = 4" in Stockinette stitch (in Worsted on smallest needles) 12 sts x 18 rows = 4" in Stockinette stitch (in Bulky on largest needles) To save time and ensure proper fit,take time to check gauge.
DESIGNER NOTES
The double-breasted coat is worked from the bottom up. The trim is knit separately and sewn on.
STITCH GLOSSARY
Cable Row 1 (RS): K3, \*C4F; rep from \* to last st, k1. Row 2: Pur. Row 3: K1, \*C4B; rep from \* to last 3 sts, k3. Row 4:Purl. Cable Increase Row 1 (RS): K1, inc1, k2, \*C4F; rep. from \* to last st, inc1, k1. Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. Row 3: K2, \*C4B; rep from \* to last 4 sts, k4. Row 5: K1, inc1, k3, \*C4F; rep. from \* to last 2 sts, k1, inc1, k1. Row 7: K3, \*C4B; rep from \* to last st, k1. Row 9: K1, inc1, \*C4F, rep from \* to last 3 sts, k2, inc1, k1. Row 11: K4, \*C4B, rep from \* to last 2 sts, k2. Row 13: K1 inc1, k1, \*C4F, rep from \* to last 4 sts, k3, inct, k1. Row 15: K1, \*C4B, rep from \* to last 3 sts, k3. Cable Decrease Row 1 (RS): K3, \*C4F; rep. from \* to last st, k1. Row 2 and all wS rows: Purl. Row 3: K1, slip the next 2 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, ssk, knit sts on cn, \*C4B, rep from \* to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Row 5: K2, \*C4F, rep. from \* to last 4 sts, k4. Row 7: K1, ssk, k1, \*C4B, rep. from \* to last 6 sts, slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, k2 from left needle, k1 from cn, slip rem. st. from cn onto left needle, k2tog, k1. Row 9: K1, \*C4F, rep from \* to last 3 sts, k3. Row 11:K1, ssk,C4B,rep from \*to last 5 sts, slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at back of work,k2from left needle. k2tog with the 2 sts on the cn, k1. Row 13: K4, \*C4F, rep from \* to last 2 sts, k2. Row 15: K1, sl1, slip next 2 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, slip 1 st from right needle back to left needle, ssk, k1, k2 from cn, \*C4B, rep from \* to last 4 sts, k1, k2tog, k1. Short Row Instructions w&t (Wrap and tum): This short-row wrap method avoids creating a hole where the work is turned. On a knit row- sl the next st onto ight-hand needle; bring working yam to front of work, replace slipped st back onto left-hand needle, Tum and begin working back in the other direction See instructions below for hiding the wrapped stitch on the next row. On a purl row -- sl the next st p-wise; bring working yam to back of work; replace slipped st back onto left-handed needle. Tum and begin working back in the other direction. See instructions below for hiding the wrapped stitch on the nextrow. On the next row, hide the wrapped stitch: On the knit row- insert needle under the wrap and then under teg of stitch and knit them together. On the pur row- insert needle under the wrap from the back, pick up leg of stitch and purl them together. INSTRUCTIONS Back: With smallest needles and Worsted yarn in MC, cast on 84 (98, 104, 118) sts. Work in Stockinette stitch Until piece measures 4" (34", 4%", 3%") ending on WS. Decrease row: K1, ssk, nit to 3 sts before end, kg. k1.Work Decrease rowevery 8th row 2(5,6,8)more times.78 (86, 90, 100) sts.Work until piece measures 8%4" (1134", 13%", 15%4"), ending on WS. Pleat row: K1, ssk, k18 (19, 21, 23);(slip next 6 (7, 7, 8) sts onto DPN) twice; hold DPN 1 (closest to the right needle) and fold DPN 2 back so that the WS faces WS of DPN 1; fold left needle so that the RS faces RS of DN2;nit st frmchof theelstogr for all remaining sts on DPNs; (slip next 6 (7, 7, 8) sts onto DPN) twice, fold DPN 2 so that WS faces WS of sts on left needle; fold DPN 1 so that RS faces RS of DPN 2, knit 1 st from each of the 3 needles tog; repeat for al remaining sts on DPNs; k18 (19, 21, 23),k2tog, k1. 52 (56, 60, 66) sts. Next Row: Purl. Swich to Bulky yarm and largest needles. Transition row: [K1, k2tog] 8 (9, 10, 11) times; k0 (2, 0, 0), k2tog 2 (0, 0, 0) times; [k2tog, k1] 8 (9, 10, 11) times. 34 (38, 40, 44) sts. Work until piece measures 10%" (141", 16", 18") from cast on edge, ending on Ws. Increase row: K1, M1R, knit until 1 st. remains, M1L, k1. 36 (40, 42, 46) sts. Work until piece measures 12%2" (17", 18", 20") from cast on edge, ending on Ws. For sizes 8 and 10 only: Work increase row again. Work untilpiecemeasures 19%(224")from cast on edge, ending on WS. 44 (48) sts. Armhole Shaping: Bind off2 sts at the beg of next 2 rows. Row1:K1,ssk,knit to 3 sts remaining, k2tog, k. Row 2: Purl. Repeat rows 1 and 2, 3(4, 4, 5) times only. 26 (28, 32, 34) st remain. Work until piece measures 5%" (5%4", 6%", 6%") from armhole. Shoulder Shaping: Bind off 2 sts at the beg of next 2 rows. Then, bind off 2 (2, 3, 3) sts at beg of next 2 rows. bind offremaining 18 20, 2, 24) sts. Left Front: With smaller needles and Worsted yarn in MC, cast on 46 (51, 54, 58) sts. Work until piece measures 4" (3%4", 414", 3%4") ending on WS. Decrease row: K1, ssk, knit to end. Work Decrease row every 8th row 2 (5, 6, 8) more times. 43 (45, 47, 49) sts. Work until piece measures 8%" (113%4", 13%4", 15%4"), ending on WS. Next row: Ki, ssk, knit end. 42 (44, 46, 48) sts. Next row: Purl. Switch to bulky yarn and largest needles. Transition row: K2tog 0 (1, 1, 0) times,[k1, k2tog] 14 (14, 14, 16) times, k2tog 0 (0, 1, 0) times. 28 (29, 30, CC: Contrast color. DPN: Double pointed needle. K2tog: Knit two stitches together. M1L: Make one left. Knit next stitch normally. Insert left needle into left loop of stitch two rows below the stitch you just knit. Knit this stitch through the back loop. M1R: Make one right. Insert right needle into right loop of stitch justbelownext stitch.Place it ontoleftneedle and knit it. Then, knit the stitch on needle. P2tog-b: Purl 2 sts together through back loops. PM: Place marker. SSK: Slip 2 sts as if to knit, insert left needle into these 2 sts from ilet to night and knit them together. ws: Wrong side. YO: Yam over.
ABBREVIATIONS
cast on edge, ending on Ws. For sizes 8 and 10 only. Work Increase row again. 32 (34) sts. Work until piece measures 19%2" (22%") from cast on edge, ending on WS. Neck and Armhole Shaping: Row 1: Bind off 2 sts, knit to end. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts rmaining, ktog, k1. Row 4:P1, p2tog, pur to end. Workrowsand43(44,5snlytt sa time, decrease1 st at neck edge (as above) very rw 824,4）sandnSfworkaneckdey other row 4 (7, 6, 5) times. 6 (7, 8, 8) sts remain. Work until piece measures 5%" (5%", 64", 6%4") from armhole, ending on Ws. Shoulerhaing: (S):nd of sts t to end. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Bind off2(2, 3, 3) sts, knit to end. Row4:Bind of remaining (3 33 ss Right Front: With smaller needles and Worsted yarn in MC, cast on 46 (51, 54, 58) sts. Work until piece measures 4(3%”，4" 34") endng on WS. Decrease Row: Knit to 3 sts before end, k2tog, k1. Work Decrease rowvery th row 2(5, 6, 8)mre t. 44 (46,4850) stsr x 3(133 w inp Worsted Button Hole: Row 1: K3, k2tog,[yo] twice, k14 (14, 18, 18), [yo] twice, ssk, knit to end Row 2: Pur t eachyo, pur into thefirst yo and dop the second of the needle, purl to end. Row3:Kitchuolenit intoy space inrowbelow, pullsth f let ele and le it drop, knit to end. Work 1wWreaeR Work until piece measures 8%" (1134", 13%4", 15%4") ending on ws. Wok DecreaerwaainPur ext row.42(44 46, 48) sts. Switch to bulky yarn and largest needles. Transition row: K2tog 0 (0,1, 0) times,[k1, k2tog] 14(14, 14, 16) times, k2tog 0(1, 1, 0) times. 28 (29,30, 32) sts.Purl one row. Bulky Button Hole: Next Row (RS): K2, yo, k2tog, k7 (7,10,), synit td 10%" (14", 16, 18)"from cast on edge, ending Ws. Increase rw: Knitto last st, ML, k1. 29 (30, 31, 33 sts. For sizes 8 and 10 only. Work until piece measures 16%2" (18%4") from cast on edge, ending Ws. Work directions above for Bulky Button Hole. For all sizes:Work until piece measures 1 16, 18", 20") from cast on edge, ending on Ws. For sizes 8and10 only.Work Increase row again.32 (34) sts. Work until piece measures 18.3%4" (21%4) from cast on edge, ending on Ws. For all sizes: Work directions above for Bulky Button Hole. Work unti piece measures 12"(17", 19%", 22%4") from cast on edge ending on RS. Neck and Armhole Shaping: Row 1 (WS): Bind off 2 sts, purl to end. Row 2: K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts remaining, k2tog, k1. Row 3: Purl t 3 sts remaining, p2tog-b, p1. Work rows 2 and3 3(4, 4, 5) mestthe sae , decrease 1 st at neck edge (as above) every row 8 (2. 4, 4) times andonSfworkat neckedeveryothr row 4 (7, 6, 5) times. 6(7, 8, 8) sts remain. Work untl piece measures 5%"(5%4", 6%",6%4") from armhole, ending on RS. Shouider Shaping: Row 1(Ws): Bind of 2 sts, pul to end. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Bind off 2 (2, 3, 3) sts, purl to end. Row 4: Bind off remaining 2 (3, 3, 3) sts. Sleeves: With largest needles and Bulky yarn in CC, cast on 21 (22, 24, 25) sts. Work one RS row. Increase row: K1, M1R, knit until 1 st. remain, M1L, k1. Work an increase row every 12th (10th, 12th, 12th) row 1 (3, 3, 0) more times and then every 14th row 1 (0, 0, 3) times. 27 (30, 32, 33) sts. Work until piece measures 10%" (11", 12%", 14") ending on WS. Sleeve Cap: Bind off 2 sts at the beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st on each end every row 2 times, then on every other row 1 (2, 2, 2) times. Dec 1 st on each side every 4th row 1 (1, 1, 2) times, then on every other row 2 (2, 3, 2) times. Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off remaining. 7 (8, 8, 9) sts.
CABLE TRIMS
Belt: With smaller needles and CC, cast on 12 (12, 16, 16) sts. Work in cable stitch pattern for 9" (91%", 9%2" 10") ending on row 4. Place marker on row. Work one repeat of cable stitch pattern. Work cable increase. 20 (20, 24, 24) sts. Continue in cable stitch pattern until piece measures 7%2" (8%2", 9%2", 10%2") from marker, ending on row 4. Work cable decrease. Work one repeat of cable stitch pattern. Place marker on row. Continue in pattern until piece measures 4%2" (43%4", 4%2", 4%4") from marker, ending on WS. Work next row in pattern and bind off al sts as you go. Hem Trim: With smaller needles and CC, cast on 8 sts. Work in cable pattern until piece measures 38%2" (44", 46%2", 51%2") ending on WS. Work next row in pattern and bind of llsts as you go. Sleeve Trim: With smaller needles and CC, cast on 16 sts. Work in cable pattern until piece measures 8.75 (9.25, 9.75, 10)", ending on even numbered row. Work next row in pattern and bind off all sts as you go.
COLLAR
With CC and smallest needles, cast on 148 (164, 188, 208) sts. Row 1: Work in cable pattern to end. Row 2: Purl to last 8 sts, w&t, pm to indicate end of shortrow. Row 3: Work in pattern to last 8 sts, w&t, pm to indicate end of short row. Row 4: Work in pattern to 8 sts before marker, pm, w&t. Change tomid-sized needles.Work 4rows of cable pattern. For each row, work to 8 sts before marker, remove marker, w&t, replace at current position. Change to largest needles. Work 4 rows of cable pattern 2 times. For each row, work to 4 sts before last marker, remove marker, w&t, replace at current position. Work row 1 of cable pattern to 4 sts before last marker, remove marker, w&t, replace at current position. Purl all sts of next row to end, removing marker and hiding wrapped sts. Next row, work row 3 of cable stitch pattern, hiding wrapped sts and bind off all sts as you go.
FINISHING
Block all pieces. Sew shoulder seam. Sew sleeve into armhole.Sew sleeve seam and side seam.Weave in allends.WithMC,foreachfront work tworows of single crochet for button band edge. With MC work one row of single crochet around all trims. Sew on collar, hem and sleeve trims. Sew on belt using row markers as guide to match up with side seams. Bottom of belt should be sewn to transition row. Sew 6 (6, 8, 8) larger buttons onto front of coat. Sew 2 smaller buttons onto each sleeve trim.x
