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Flair has just a little flare, but packs just enough attitude to give your wardrobe the lift you're looking for. Not really a copy of the Girlfriend Swing Coat, this updated and grown-up version knits up quickly in worsted weight yarn. The fronts overlap slightly and the three-quarter barely flared sleeves allow for all sorts of layering opportunities.
If you're feeling really vivacious and happen to have a faux fur collar in your closet, attach it for a new look. Or, add a couple extra inches of neck edging and be retro. Shoot, come to think of it, you could widen your button bands, too, slap on some chunky buttons and transform the coat completely.
SIZES XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” chest YARN Blue Sky Alpacas, Inc. Blue Sky Cotton (100% Cotton; 150 yards / 100 grams): 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9) hanks #621, Expresso NEEDLES One or two 30-inch or longer circular (circ) needles, size 7 (4.5mm) One set double point needles, size 7 (4.5 mm) (optional) Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge NOTIONS Stitch markers Five 1-inch buttons Four ¾-inch or 1 inch buttons for inside of coat One ¼-inch button for inside neck loop closure (optional) Scrap yarn Tapestry needle Thread Fantastic fur collar (optional and only if it is truly fantastic and looks effortless) GAUGE 18 sts and 22 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch (St st)
Possible Yarn Substitutes: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted, Karabella Aurora 8, Artyarns Supermerino, Noro Cash Iroha, Noro Silk Garden, Malabrigo Merino, Lanas Puras Melosa, Rowan Hand Knit Cotton, Debbie Bliss Aran Tweed
Price: $6.50 USD
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