Tahki Yarns Hickory Cabled Coat and Cowl Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Hickory Cabled Coat and Cowl

Project Overview

This downloadable knitting pattern features a coordinating set consisting of a zipped cabled coat and matching cowl, designed by Rosemary Drysdale. The coat is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 39¼ inches to 61 inches. The matching cowl has a circumference of 20 inches and width of 6 inches, making it a versatile accessory to complement the coat.

What Is Being Made

The primary garment is a cabled coat with a separating zipper that features structured cable panel detailing. The coat is designed with a classic silhouette and includes shaping at the armholes and neckline. A matching cowl is included as a coordinating accessory, providing a cozy layering piece that echoes the cable work of the main garment.

Construction Techniques

• Bottom-up construction: The coat is knitted from the bottom edge upward, allowing for easy length adjustments and straightforward shaping
• Worked flat: The coat body is worked flat on straight needles, with seaming used to join the pieces together for a finished garment
• Seamed construction: Pieces are sewn together using a yarn needle, creating clean, professional seams
• Worked in the round: The cowl and neckband are worked circularly on a 16-inch circular needle for seamless construction
• Zipper insertion: A 26-inch separating zipper is incorporated into the finished coat for functional closure

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

This pattern employs several key stitch techniques to create visual interest and structure:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary background stitch, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, providing a smooth, classic fabric base
• Cable Panels: Featured prominently throughout the coat, the Left Cable Panel spans 10 stitches and measures 2½ inches wide. Cable panels are worked over 10½ stitches and 14½ rows to achieve 4 inches in gauge, creating the signature textured design element
• K1, P1 Rib: Used for ribbed edging and structural definition
• K3, P2 Rib: Employed specifically in the cowl construction, creating a more substantial ribbed texture

Materials and Gauge

The coat is knitted using Tahki Yarns Montana, a 100% pure new wool roving available in color #02 bark. The pattern requires 7 to 11 hanks depending on size, with each hank weighing 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and containing 130 yards (120 meters) of yarn. The cowl requires 1 additional hank of the same yarn.

Needles and notions include: One pair of size 13 (9mm) straight needles for the coat body, one size 13 (9mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches long for the neckband and cowl, a cable needle for manipulating cable stitches, stitch holders for securing stitches, a yarn needle for seaming and finishing, and one 26-inch separating zipper for the coat closure.

Gauge is critical for proper fit: Stockinette stitch should measure 10½ stitches and 14½ rows to 4 inches over 10 centimeters. The cable panel gauge is 12 stitches and 15 rounds to 4 inches, while the K3, P2 Rib used in the cowl should also measure 4 inches over the specified stitch and row counts. Knitters are advised to take time to check all gauges before beginning to ensure the finished garment matches the intended measurements.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The coat is offered in six sizes with the following finished bust measurements: Small (39¼ inches), Medium (43¾ inches), Large (47½ inches), XL (52¾ inches), 2X (55¾ inches), and 3X (61 inches). Length measurements range from 30 inches in the smallest sizes to 31½ inches in the largest size, providing a consistent proportional fit across the size range.