Inspired by a dramatic piece of high-fashion crochet outerwear, this crochet coat with removable crochet hood keeps you uber-warm without weighing you down, thanks to its openwork pattern.

Designer Teva Durham

Finished Size 301⁄2 (343⁄4, 391⁄4, 431⁄2, 473⁄4)“ bust circumference, including 13⁄4” wide front bands. Coat shown measures 343⁄4”, modeled with 13⁄4” ease.

Yarn Berroco Peruvia Quick (100% wool; 103 yd 94 m/3½ oz 100 g; ): #9143 aquamarina, 12 (13, 14, 16, 17) hanks.

Hooks Sizes L/11 (8 mm) and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions 32” long separating zipper; six 5⁄8” snaps (size 4); sewing needle and matching sewing thread; yarn needle.

Gauge 11 sts and 6 rows = 4” in grand box patt with larger hook.