Coats
Just, you know, for the record–Sylvi, the coat I’m lusting after, is more or less the same shape as this camel coat of mine. More or less A-line, not particularly bulky, just simple. (And yes, this is an awful picture of me. I was tired.)
The length? My 8-petite coat is 36″ long. The Sylvi coat is 39″ long … so, yes, mine should be a little shorter. I’ll need to figure something out about that. Because, yes, I’m only 5’3″ and am vertically challenged.
Now, my gauge? Yes, my gauge has this, um, tendency to be loose. Which is why I’m actually thinking that maybe a yarn that’s closer to Aran weight rather than Bulky might be a better choice. Like, say, Cascade Eco … either the dyed, plus version, or the natural colors. It comes in at 3.25-3.5 stitches to an inch which is just what the pattern calls for. AND, it’s one of the discountable yarns at Webs–which means, if I buy $60 worth, I can get 20% off. AND I would need four skeins which comes in at … yep. $60 even. So, it would cost me $48. AND since it’s not on final, this-yarn-has-been-discontinued closeout like the Riverstone and the Cascade 109 … I don’t feel like I need to rush.
But, yes, I DID buy the pattern. Because flesh is weak.
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You are a courageous knitter. If ever there was a knitter who was worthy of this project – it’s you. I have utter and complete faith in you. Good luck.
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Very smart to start with something you know. If you start soon, you;ll enjoy it all winter. Just sayin’…
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what color are you thinking of?
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Well, that aran weight yarn sounds like a much better choice. I’m looking forward to watching it come together.
love the red coat!!
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It’s pulling you in. I can tell.
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Go for it! It’ such an awesome coat!
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Hi
I have been lurking for a while and love your blog. The coat is gorgeous and if I could knit such an amazing proejct, I would! Go for it – it will be beautiful and practical
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You know, I don’t think you should listen to the people who say you’re “vertically challenged”. The last time I checked, the average height for a woman in this country is 5’4″.
Also, you tower over me by almost a whole inch. ~_^
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I don’t know about your winters, but that isn’t a winter coat for Wisconsin. Maybe in early December and then again in March. I still think that would be a flattering coat on just about anybody. We’ll be offering moral support on your decision.
Nice looking coat. I collect patterns. I amj 5’3″ as well. I have trouble with sleeve length.
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