In half the world, at least, fall has arrived, and the only thing better than working up a delicious knitted coat like this is being able to wrap up gorgeously in it when you’re finished.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 32 (36½, 39½, 43¾, 48, 51¾)“/89 (92.5, 100.5, 111, 122, 131.5)cm
Intended to be worn with approx 2”/5cm of positive ease.

Materials
Cephalopod Yarns Beastie (60% superwash merino, 30% alpaca, 10% tussah silk; 140yds/128m per 100g skein); 9 (9, 11, 12, 13, 15) skeins. Shown in shade Troll (Y105).

US #10.5/7mm needle (circular recommended for management of weight), or size needed to obtain gauge
US #4/3.5mm double-point needles or small circular needle for optional pockets
US size E/3.5mm crochet hook

Cable needle
Approx 200yds/183m contrasting or matching yarn in fingering weight for optional pockets
Blocking equipment
Shawl pin/funky closure
Yarn needle