Tahki Yarns Anise Shawl-Collar Coat Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Anise Shawl-Collar Coat

What is Being Made

The Anise Shawl-Collar Coat is a structured cardigan-style outerwear piece designed by Rosemary Drysdale. This coat features a distinctive shawl collar and is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 44 to 64 inches and lengths from 40.5 to 42.5 inches. The garment is designed to provide comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for layering and everyday wear.

Knitting Techniques

This pattern employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning the coat is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for easier shaping and seaming. All pieces are seamed together after completion, creating clean, finished edges throughout the coat. This traditional flat-knitting approach provides excellent control over fit and allows for precise shaping at the armholes, neckline, and shoulders.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Anise Shawl-Collar Coat utilizes two primary stitch patterns:

• K2, P2 Ribbing: A classic knit-two, purl-two rib pattern (multiple of 4 stitches plus 2) is used for the cuff sections, providing elasticity and a finished appearance at the lower edge of the coat and sleeves. The ribbed cuff measures 6 inches in length.
• Stockinette Stitch: The main body of the coat is worked in stockinette stitch, created by knitting all stitches on right-side rows and purling all stitches on wrong-side rows. This produces the smooth, classic fabric texture characteristic of traditional knit garments.

Shaping techniques include k2tog tbl (knit two together through the back loop) for left-leaning decreases and k2tog (knit two together) for right-leaning decreases, allowing for precise armhole and neck shaping. Strategic bind-offs at the beginning of rows create the armhole openings and shoulder lines.

Materials and Gauge

The Anise Shawl-Collar Coat is knitted with Tahki Yarns BIG MONTANA, a 100% pure wool yarn. Yardage requirements range from 12 to 19 hanks depending on size, with each hank containing 3.5 ounces and 71 yards of yarn. The pattern calls for size 17 (12.75mm) needles for the main fabric—both a pair of straight needles and a 24-inch circular needle for working the shawl collar. A size K-10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook is used for finishing details. The recommended gauge is 7 stitches and 10 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch, worked on size 17 needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. Additional materials include a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming, and one button measuring 1.75 inches in diameter for the coat closure.