Inspired by the loose fitting robes of priests and aristocracy (often the interesting evil ones) in high fantasy novels the coat lends drama to every occasion. It could equally well be worn with a tight wide belt in contrasting colour for a more feminine look. Ultimately it is a large canvas on which to let your imagination go wild - your Tabula Rasa. This version is knit in stripes but there are no limits to how you imagine yours. Knitted in a cloud-like lace weight yarn the coat is light despite it’s size and the addition of stainless steel and the heavy hem gives definition to the shape.

Techniques
Provisional cast on
Knitting I-cord
Knitting in the round
Picking up stitches
3 needle bind off
Grafting sts

Needles
4.5mm / US7 circular needle, 150cm / 60 in long.
4.5mm / US7 circular needle at least 75cm / 30 in long (for holding half the stitches)
1 x set 8mm / US5 dpns
1 x stitch marker

Yarn
Edging: 2 x balls of Skeinz Texas; 70% Pure Wool / 30% Alpaca; 67m / 73 yds per 100g; colour: 4, Natural.
Main Colour (MC): 6 x balls Skeinz Vintage Filigree; 45% Kid Mohair /15% Alpaca / 15% Silk / 25% Nylon; 170m / 186yds per 25g; colour: Pistachio and*
4 x Habu Wool Stainless Steel; 75% / Wool / 25% Stainless Steel; 244m / 273yds per 14g / 0.5oz; colour: Grass. knit with one strand of each held together.
Contrast colour (CC): 6 x balls Skeinz Vintage Filigree; 45% Kid Mohair /15% Alpaca / 15% Silk / 25% Nylon; 170m / 186yds per 25g; colour: Porcelain.