Drift by Kim Hargreaves

Drift

Knitting
August 2001
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch using US11 (8mm) needles.
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
XS, S, M, L, XL to fit bust 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 in. (81, 86, 91, 97, 102 cm.)
English
Errata available: knitrowan.com

Summary: Loose-fitting stocking stitch coat with pockets in three child’s versions and three ladies versions: long hooded, long round neck, and short hooded.

Notes: Both Rowan Polar and Rowanspun Chunky are discontinued; Rowan suggests Scottish Tweed Chunky as a substitute. There are errata for the yardage; see link above.

Yarn and Sizes: Child’s sizes to fit ages 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13; Ladies sizes XS, S, M, L, XL to fit bust 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 in. (81, 86, 91, 97, 102 cm.) Yardage requirements are 1136 - 1704 yards for child’s long versions in Rowanspun Chunky and 981 - 1417 yards for short version in Polar. For ladies sizes, yardage requirements are 1704 - 1988 yards in Chunky for long versions and 1526 - 1853 yards in Polar for short version.

Extras: 5-6 buttons for long coats; 4-5 buttons for long coats.