Lumiere Coat Crochet Pattern

Lumiere Coat by Quail Studio

What is Being Made

The Lumiere Coat is a crochet garment designed by Quail Studio for MODE at Rowan. This is a structured coat pattern available in multiple sizes to fit chest measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) up to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The coat is worked in a classic construction method, with separate back and front pieces that are assembled to create a finished garment with defined shaping at the back neck and shoulders.

Craft and Techniques

This is a crochet project classified as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for those new to crochet or looking for an accessible coat pattern. The garment is worked widthways, meaning the pieces are constructed horizontally rather than from bottom to top. This construction method can offer advantages in terms of managing large stitch counts and creating consistent fabric texture throughout the piece.

The pattern employs shaping techniques at key structural points, including deliberate shaping at the back neck and shoulder areas to create a well-fitted silhouette. Stitch markers are recommended as extras to help track pattern repeats and shaping decreases, which is particularly helpful when working with the repeating stitch pattern across multiple rows.

Stitches Used

The Lumiere Coat features the V stitch as its primary stitch pattern. The V stitch is created by working treble crochet stitches separated by chain spaces, forming a characteristic openwork V-shaped motif that repeats across each row. This stitch pattern creates visual interest while maintaining a relatively open, breathable fabric suitable for a coat.

Construction stitches include chain stitches for foundation chains and spacing within the pattern, and treble crochet stitches as the main structural element. The pattern is written using UK crochet terminology, so users should ensure they are familiar with UK stitch abbreviations and definitions, which differ from US terminology (for example, UK treble equals US double crochet).

Materials and Specifications

The Lumiere Coat is designed to be worked with Cotton DK yarn in the MODE at Rowan brand. The yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 16 balls of 50-gram yarn for the smallest sizes up to 20 balls for the largest size. The photographed sample was created in Pearl 010, a light neutral colorway that showcases the V stitch pattern beautifully.

A 3.5mm (US E/4) crochet hook is used throughout the project. The recommended tension is 20 stitches and 10 rows to 10 centimeters worked over the V stitch pattern using the specified hook size. Achieving correct tension is essential for obtaining the proper finished measurements and ensuring the coat fits as designed across all size options.

The pattern includes nine different size options with corresponding yardage requirements and finished chest measurements, allowing for customization to individual fit preferences. Each size is clearly marked within the pattern instructions for easy reference during construction.