Two very different yarns hold together to create a heavy-gauge, marled-look fabric in this coat: A singles wool gives slinky elasticity to the allover basketweave texture, while a cotton/cashmere blend adds structure.

Finished Size: 35 1/2 (40, 44 1/2, 49, 53 1/2)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40", modeled with about 8" positive ease at bust. This design requires positive ease.
Yarn: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham River (90% cotton, 10% cashmere; 103 yd [94 m]/50 g): #8 poppy (red), 9 (10, 11, 13, 14) balls. Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Moss (85% merino, 15% nylon; 163 yd [149 m]/50 g): #10 crimson, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) balls. Yarns distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 14 sts and 13 rows = 4" in woven st with one strand of each yarn held tog.
Needles: Size 11 (8 mm): 29" (or longer) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders (optional); tapestry needle; twelve 1 3???8" buttons; sewing needle and matching thread; 2 large snaps.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Fall 2008