The forecast calls for a warm outer layer. From short and swingy, to long and lean, this new breed of coats handknit in a profusion of styles and shapes are taking aim at mass produced coats lacking comfortable movement with linings that shift and armholes that tug.
Take a look at this season’s Top Ten Coats and get ready to usher in the full force of winter.
Spot Coat By Debbie Bliss
Debbie Bliss works a little magic with this woven stitch technique adding an extra layer of warmth without giving up sophisticated style. Fez and Luxury Tweed Aran partner together in A Tweed Story by Debbie Bliss, to create a knitted version of stained glass.
Lvov by Elsbeth Lavold
Long lines and honeycomb stitch detail on the collar and cuffs render this coat a shapely classic for years to follow. Knit in whitewater, one of the eleven eye-catching shades of Baby Llama from Elsbeth Lavold. Pattern for Lvov is available in Cityscapes Book #21
Noro Hooded Coat
Volume and texture join forces to keep the cold at bay in this cosy hooded coat from Noro’s Fall/Winter Collection. Knit in Kogarashi, a silk and wool aran weight mixture out on store shelves now in eight expressive colourways.
Alluring Diamond Coat by Nicky Epstein
From Nicky Epstein’s Enchanting Collection- understated appeal in a shorter length coat, fully patterned in latticework. Knit in Guanaco from Aslan Trends, a chunky blend of alpaca and wool in twenty-three shades including this tempting shade of pomegranate.
Azteca Coat by Katia
Take cover in Azteca from Katia, a 50/50 split of wool and acrylic with three new self-striping colourways for the season. Bobbled cuffs and collar add a little extra seasoning to this cold weather coat without making it a challenge to knit.
Ushya by Mirasol
New from Mirasol- Ushya soaks up the cold in a super bulky merino wool. Choose between a hip length version in orange blossom or go the extra distance and sweep the floor in charcoal. Check out these two styles and more in Book 19 Ushya by Mirasol.
Moss Stitch Coat by Debbie Bliss
A tweedy yarn with gradual shading- Glen is a blend of merino, alpaca and acrylic with a dozen colour options. Part of the Debbie Bliss Fall/Winter Collection, the design of this coat is relaxed with a nubby moss stitch texture adding an extra thick layer of warmth.
Galway Chunky Coat
Short and sweet with a Peter Pan collar in Galway Chunky, from Diamond Luxury Collection. Choose cherry red or one of the other thirteen classic shades to knit in an A-Line Chunky Coat with attractive bell sleeves. Its simple enough for a beginner and quick enough to finish before winter.
Red Illusion Coat by Katia
Swing the shivers away in a racy red coat with attitude from Katia’s Elegance Collection. Knit in Illusion, a yarn with the incredible lightness of superkid mohair and balanced with the suppleness of merino, in a choice of eighteen shades. This one may just reign supreme as a ‘wear forever’ style.
Luana by Austermann
Passionate about purple?? Wrap yourself up in Austermann’s Luana, a new polar weight yarn made for maximum insulation. If you feel a need to knit outside the box, this clever design is just for you, in an intriguing mix of angles and circular construction.
