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Directions are for Size 10. Changes for Sizes 12, 14, 16 and 18 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS REQUIRED: Columbia-Minerva
NANTUK DIMENSION (1 oz pull skein)

Knitting Needles: One pair "Boye" Size 10 and one crochet hook Size G

Gauge: Stockinette Stitch with double yarn—7 sts to 2 inches; 6 rows to 1 inch Directions are for a 35¾(36-36¼-36¾-37) inch coat measured from lower edge to back of neck. To lengthen or shorten make adjustment before first dec.

Note: Coat is worked with double strand throughout.

Back: With 2 strands of Color A - cast on 78(81-84-88-91). Starting with a K row, work in St St for 3 inches, end with a P row. Dec 1 each side on next row then every 4 inches 5 times.
Work on the 66(69-72-76-79) sts to 27 inches or desired length to underarm, end with P row. Width across back is 19(19¾-20¾-21¾-22¾) inches.

Armholes: Bind off 3(4-4-5-5) at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 each side every row 3 times then every other row 1(1-2-2-3) times. Work on the 52(53-54-56-57) sts to 7¾(8-8¼-8¾-9) inches above underarm, end on wrong side. Width across shoulders is 15(15¼-15½-16-16¼) inches.

Shoulders: Bind off 6 at beg of next 4(4-4-6-6) rows then on Sizes 10(12- 14) only bind off 5 at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off 18(19-20-20-21) for neck.

Left Front: With 1 strand each of Colors A and B held tog, cast on 36(37-38-39-39) for front panel, with 2 strands of A - cast on 19(20-21-22-23) for side panel.

Note: When changing colors always twist yarns tog by picking up new color from under dropped color to prevent a hole, except when otherwise indicated. Work on the 55(57-59-61-62) sts:

Row 1 - Right side: With 2 strands of A - K 19(20-21-22-23), drop both strands of A, pick up the A and B strands from under dropped strands and K to last 7 sts, with yarn at back sl 1 as if to P for turning st, K 6.

Row 2: With matching colors - P. Repeat last 2 rows for 3 inches, end with a P row. Dec 1 at side edge on next row then every 2 inches 11 times more And At The Same Time when 8½ inches from start work pocket opening as follows: Starting at side edge, K across side panel, Do Not Twist Yarns Tog at end of panel, cast on 4 for pocket facing, drop A, with A and B - K to front edge. Continue to dec at side edge as before, leaving separation for pocket opening until front is 16 inches from start, end at front edge. Next row work across front panel, with A - bind off 4 sts of facing, work to side edge. Work with matching colors joining colors as before and continue to dec at side until 43(45-47-49-50) sts rem. Work to same length as back to underarm, end at side edge. Width across front including front facing is 12¼(12¾-13½-14-14¼) inches.

Armhole: Bind off 3(4-4-5-5) at side edge. Dec 1 at same edge every row 3 times then every other row 1(1-2-2-3) times. Work on the 36(37-38-39-39) sts of front panel for 1(1-1-3-3) more rows, end at armhole edge.

Yoke: K 9(9-9-10-10), join 2 strands of A and work 27(28-29-29-29). Twisting yarns as before, with matching colors work to 6¼(6½-6¾-7¼-7½) inches above underarm, end at front edge.

Neck: Bind off 12(13-14-14-14) at front edge. Bind off 3 sts at same edge once then 2 sts at same edge twice. 9(9-9-10-10) A and B sts rem plus 8 A sts. Work on the 17(17-17-18-18) sts to match back armhole.

Shoulder: Bind off 6 at armhole edge 2(2-2-3-3) times then on Sizes 10(12-14) Only bind off 5 at same edge once. Place markers for 4 buttons with first marker 18 inches above lower edge and 4th marker 2 inches below neck.

Right Front: With 2 strands of A - cast on 19(20-21-22-23), with 1 strand each of A and B - cast on 36(37-38-39-39). Work with matching colors:

Row 1 - Right side: K 6 for facing sl 1, K to end.

Row 2: P. Repeat these 2 rows for 3 inches, end at side edge. Dec 1 at side edge on next row then at same edge every 2 inches 11 times more And At The Same Time when front measures 8½ inches from start, start pocket as follows:

Starting at side edge P across side panel, cast on 4 sts. Do Not Twist yarns then with matching colors P across front panel. Work to correspond to left front with buttonholes opposite markers: Starting at front edge K 1, bind off next 3, K 1 more st, sl 1, K 2, bind off next 3 sts, K to end. Next row cast on 3 over each buttonhole.

Sleeves: With 2 strands of A - cast on 34(34-36-36-38). Starting with a K row work in St St for 1½ inches. Inc 1 each side on next row then every 2(1¾-1¾ -1½-1½) inches 6(7-7-8-8) times more. Work on the 48(50-52-54-56) sts to 18 inches or desired length from start, end with a P row. Width across sleeve is 13¾(14¼-14¾-15¼-16) inches.

Sleeve Cap: Bind off 4 at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 each side every other row until 22 rem. Bind off 2 at beg of next 6 rows. Bind off rem'ing 10 sts.

Collar: With 2 strands of A - cast on 74(76-78-80-80). Work in St St for 2 inches, end with a P row. Next row K 3(4-5-6-6), K 2 tog, * K 9(9-11-11-11), K 2 tog, repeat from * across, end K 3(4-6-7-7). Work on the 67(69-72-74-74) sts to 3 inches from start, end with a P row. Next row K 3(4-5-6-6), K 2 tog, * K 8(8-10-10-10), K 2 tog, repeat from * across, end K 2(3-5-6-6). Work on the 60(62-66-68-68) sts to 4 inches from start, end with a P row. Bind off for neck edge.

To line coat, use knitted pieces for pattern, allowing 1 inch for seams, for pleat at center back and for ease at elbows.

Sew shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves. Seam sleeves and underarms. Turn in facing on sl sts and sew in place.

Using matching colors doubled, crochet 1 row of sc around neck, sleeve edges, pocket edges and hemline.

Make fabric pockets and join to opening, tack pocket facings in place. Sew collar to neck. Work around buttonholes through double thickness.

Be Sure Your Stitch Gauge Is Correct

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