Isis Tailcoat Knitting Pattern

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 Medium yarn
Skill level: Intermediate

To make this in our award winning, 100% alpaca wool, click here (You'll need to work 2 strands together at the same time)
To make this in our alpaca/merino blend, click here 

Sizes:
X-Small: UK sizes 4-6, to fit approx 73cm/29″ bust (weight 550g: 11 balls or 6.5 skeins)
Small: UK sizes 8-10, to fit approx 83cm/33″ bust (weight 600g: 12 balls or 7 skeins)
Medium: UK sizes 12-14, to fit approx 93cm/37″ bust (weight 700g: 14 balls or 8 skeins)
Large: UK sizes 16-18, to fit approx 102cm/40″ bust (weight 750g: 15 balls or 9 skeins)
X-Large: UK sizes 20-22, to fit approx 112cm/44″ bust (weight 850g: 17 balls or 10 skeins)

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, correct tension must be obtained to make sure Isis fits properly.