Isis Tailcoat

This tailcoat is very flattering, accentuating the hour glass figure (even if you don't have one!). Fabulous as outerwear for the autumn or spring, lovely and warm as a cardigan for winter. Techniques used in this pattern includes blackberry stitch, short row shaping and picking up stitches.

A delighted Agata says: “I just finished it! It was my first sweater in my whole knitting life! Your designs are wonderful. The size a perfect fit.”

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Storm
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs 100% pure alpaca Medium yarn
Skill level: Intermediate

To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 6.5-10 skeins depending on your size and work 2 strands together at the same time)

Sizes:
X-Small: UK sizes 4-6, to fit approx 73cm/29″ bust (weight 550g)
Small: UK sizes 8-10, to fit approx 83cm/33″ bust (weight 600g)
Medium: UK sizes 12-14, to fit approx 93cm/37″ bust (weight 700g)
Large: UK sizes 16-18, to fit approx 102cm/40″ bust (weight 750g)
X-Large: UK sizes 20-22, to fit approx 112cm/44″ bust (weight 850g)

Knitted on  5 and 6mm straight needles.
Tension: 16 sts and  23 rows to 10 cm square over Stocking Stitch using larger needles.

Please note, if using a different yarn, correct tension must be obtained to make sure Isis fits properly.