Louet Patterns Coat Knitting Pattern

Taryn Euroflax 100% Wet Spun Linen Knitting Pattern

Garment Overview

Taryn is a seamless, bottom-up knitted coat or jacket cover garment designed by Trudy Van Stralen. This pattern showcases the luxurious drape and breathability of 100% wet spun linen, making it an ideal choice for a refined, lightweight layering piece. The garment is worked primarily in the round, creating a smooth, continuous construction with minimal seaming.

What Is Being Made

A fine, elegant linen coat or jacket cover garment available in sizes S, M, and L. The finished piece features a structured silhouette with detailed shaping and refined construction. The sample shown is knitted in Euroflax color #65 Golden Rod, demonstrating the warm, natural aesthetic of quality linen yarn.

Techniques Used

• Seamless Construction: The garment is worked seamlessly in the round, eliminating the need for extensive seaming and creating a professional, polished finish.
• Bottom-Up Construction: Building from the hem upward allows for easy fit adjustments and intuitive shaping as you progress through the pattern.
• Lace Details: Incorporates lace patterning to add visual interest and enhance the lightweight, breathable quality of the linen fiber.
• Crochet Cast-On: The pattern employs a specialized crochet cast-on technique using waste yarn, which provides a flexible, professional edge that is later removed to create a clean finish.
• Ladder Stitch Seaming: Where seaming is necessary, the ladder stitch technique is used to join pieces invisibly, worked with right sides facing for a seamless appearance.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern includes body and sleeve stitch patterns worked on the 3.5 mm needles. Gauge specifications indicate 22 stitches and 26 rows equal 4 inches in body patterns, while sleeve patterns require 22 stitches and 30 rows per 4 inches. This variation in row gauge reflects the different stitch patterns used in each section, allowing for proper shaping and fit. Lace stitches are incorporated throughout to create the delicate, open-work details characteristic of fine linen garments.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Yarn: Euroflax 100% Wet Spun Linen in Fine/Sport Weight. This premium linen yarn is spun using the wet-spinning process, which creates exceptionally smooth, strong fibers ideal for garments requiring durability and elegant drape. Yardage per 100-gram skein is 270 yards (246 meters).

Yardage Requirements:

• Size S: 6 skeins (approximately 1,620 yards)
• Size M: 7 skeins (approximately 1,890 yards)
• Size L: 8 skeins (approximately 2,160 yards)

Needles and Tools

• 2.5 mm circular needle, 40 cm length
• 3.0 mm circular needle, 100 cm length
• 3.5 mm circular needles in both 40 cm and 80 cm lengths
• Crochet hook (for cast-on and provisional techniques)
• One 1½ inch button for closure

Gauge and Finishing Details

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this garment's fit. Machine washing and drying your gauge swatch before measuring is recommended, as linen behaves differently after laundering. The pattern specifies different gauges for body and sleeve sections, reflecting the varied stitch patterns used. Needle size adjustments should be made as necessary to match the specified gauges. The garment includes a button closure and incorporates refined finishing techniques such as the ladder stitch for invisible seaming, ensuring a professional, high-quality result suitable for a fine linen cover garment.