Lana Grossa Coat Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Coat in Cool Air

Garment Overview

The Lana Grossa Coat in Cool Air is a sophisticated knitted coat designed for sizes 36–42. This design, featured as Design 08 in Filati Journal 58, combines elegant cable work with a structured silhouette created through a bottom-up construction method. The coat is worked flat on straight needles and then seamed together, making it an accessible project for knitters with intermediate cable experience.

Construction Technique

This coat is worked flat from the bottom up, beginning with the left front panel. The pattern uses a slip stitch selvage technique on every row—knitting the first stitch and slipping the last stitch purlwise with yarn in front—to create neat, finished edges ideal for seaming. The coat pieces are constructed separately and then seamed together to form the finished garment. This method allows for precise shaping and the integration of functional details such as pocket openings worked directly into the pattern.

Stitch Patterns and Cable Work

The coat features two primary stitch patterns: a rib pattern worked as knit 2, purl 2 (K2, P2), and an intricate braided cable pattern that forms the visual centerpiece of the design. The braided cable pattern is worked according to detailed charts, with separate chart sections designated for the back (charts A/B) and fronts (charts C/D). Chart notation indicates wrong-side rows on the left edge and right-side rows on the right edge, with instructions to work stitches as they appear on all uncharted wrong-side rows. This structured approach ensures consistent cable definition throughout the garment.

Pattern Shaping and Details

The left front begins with 48 cast-on stitches worked on size 5.5 mm needles. The pattern progresses through multiple chart sections, with strategic increases—23 stitches are increased on a wrong-side row—bringing the stitch count to 71 stitches before transitioning to size 7 mm needles. The coat incorporates a pocket opening created by binding off 23 stitches on a right-side row and subsequently working in pocket lining stitches from a holder, seamlessly integrating the pocket into the patterned fabric. Armhole shaping begins at 69 centimeters from the cast-on edge, with shoulder shaping completed through a series of bind-offs: 6 stitches bound off five times, followed by 7 stitches bound off once, leaving 34 stitches on a holder for the neckline.

Materials and Tools

The coat requires 800 grams of Lana Grossa Cool Air yarn in the Yellow/Orange colorway (color 19). This yarn is composed of 55% Merino wool, 33% baby alpaca, and 12% polyamide, offering a blend of warmth, softness, and durability with a yardage of 125 meters per 50-gram ball. The project calls for size 5.5 mm and 7 mm straight needles, as well as size 7 mm and 8 mm circular needles, each 80 centimeters long, providing flexibility for different sections of construction. Additional tools include a cable needle for managing cable stitches and a size 6 mm crochet hook, likely used for finishing details such as edging or seaming assistance.

Yarn Fiber Content and Performance

The Lana Grossa Cool Air yarn combines premium natural fibers with a synthetic component to create a versatile knitting yarn. The Merino wool base provides elasticity and breathability, while the baby alpaca contributes exceptional softness and a subtle sheen. The polyamide inclusion enhances durability and helps the yarn maintain its shape through wear and washing, making it well-suited for a structured coat that will receive regular use. This fiber composition creates a yarn that is both luxurious to work with and practical for a garment intended to be worn frequently.