Happy Coat by Annabel Fox

Happy Coat

Knitting
January 1991
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch using larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
750 - 1500 yards (686 - 1372 m)
English
  • Also requires 6-7 toggle-style buttons.
  • A very small amount of a third color yarn is required for the embroidery only.

Sizing / Measurements

  • Sized to fit chest: 22-24 (24-26) 26-28 (30-32) inches / 56-61 (61-66) 66-71 (76-81) cm
  • Actual size: 28.5 (32.25) 35.25 (40) inches / 73.5 (82) 89.5 (102) cm
  • Length to shoulder: 14.5 (16) 17.5 (19.75) inches / 37 (40.5) 44.5 (50.5) cm
  • Sleeve seam: 7.75 (9.5) 11.75 (13.5) inches / 20 (24.5) 30 (34.5) cm

A charming child’s jacket with distinctive two-colour borrders that are reminiscent of their Chinese origins. The pattern consists of various pretty animal and flower motifs, according to the size of the garment. Embroidered flowers have been scattered on to the fabric at a later stage.