Spike treble crochet creates an elegantly retro houndstooth look that makes this duster perfect for an evening out with a dress or jeans. The remarkably lightweight single-ply, merino and alpaca Tahki Dove yarn keeps you warm without weighing you down. Made seamlessly from the neck down, this coat has an A-line shape and Empire-length buttonband with crocheted buttons.
Finished Size 37 (40, 43, 45, 48, 51)" and 35 (35, 35, 35, 35, 361⁄2)" in length. Garment shown measures 37", shown with 3" ease.
Yarn Tahki Dove (44% extrafi ne merino, 44% alpaca, 12% nylon; 163 yd [150 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]; ): #006 grape (A), 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls; #004 olive, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Yarn Weight #3 - Light
Hook Sizes I/9 (5.5 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm) for buttons. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions Stitch markers (m); eight 11⁄8" plastic bone rings.
Gauge 12 sts = 4"; 3 reps = 4" and 8 rows = 3" in spike-tr color patt; 13 sts and 12 rows = 4" in [FPhdc, BPdc] ribbing. Note: Weight of garment will cause gauge to stretch.
Originally Published Interweave Crochet Winter 2009