Venus Full Length Coat Knitting pattern

The Venus coat is inspired by the ‘empire line’ in costume history, the skirt of the coat flows from the bust line into a fabulous flared skirt. The body is knitted in one piece (so there are no side seams) and the neckband and button edging is included within the rows and lace knit pattern. Venus is an interesting knit for the more experienced and accomplished knitter.  Venus can be made shorter without losing shape by reducing the number of rows knitted in each tier.

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Sand
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs Fine yarn
Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced

To make this in our award winning, 100% alpaca wool, click here

 To make this in our alpaca/merino blend, click here

 To make this in our alpaca/silk blend, click here

To make this in our alpaca/BFL blend, click here

To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 13-21 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 6-9.5 skeins depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/wool blend, click here (You'll need between 13-21 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/silk blend, click here (You'll need between 13-21 balls depending10 on your size)

X-Small: UK sizes 4-6, to fit approx 73cm/29″ bust (weight 650g : 13 balls or 6 skeins )
Small: UK sizes 8-10, to fit approx 83cm/33″ bust (weight 750g : 15 balls or 7 skeins )
Medium: UK sizes 12-14, to fit approx 93cm/37″ bust (weight 850g : 17 balls or 7.5 skeins )
Large: UK sizes 16-18, to fit approx 102cm/40″ bust (weight 950g : 19 balls or 8.5 skeins )
X-Large: UK sizes 20-22, to fit approx 112cm/44″ bust (weight 1,050g : 210  balls or 90 skeins )

Knitted on 3.5mm and 4 mm needles and 5 mm circular needles with very long cord 

Tension:  20 sts and 29 rows to 10 cm square over Stocking Stitch using 4mm needles.

Please note, correct tension must be obtained to make sure this garment fits properly.