Big Old Coat

This pattern was designed as part of [The Authentic Collection][1], a handful of patterns designed with my heart and my origins in mind ?? Watch the Collection's preview [here][2]. You probably owned a sweater just like this sometime… a cozy oversized sweater coat, eager to become your new best friend. **SIZES** XS/S (M/L, XL/XXL, 3XL/4XL). Shown in size M/L on a 36” bust. Recommended ease: 10-15” of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Bust circumference (worn closed with collar overlapped): 44½ (50½, 58½, 66½) inches; 111 (126, 146, 166) cm. Upper back width: 19¼ (22½, 26¾, 30) inches; 48 (56, 67, 75) cm. Back width: 22¼ (25¼, 29¼, 33¼) inches; 55.5 (63, 73, 83) cm. Armhole depth: 7¼, (8, 8¾, 9½) inches; 18 (20, 22, 24) cm. Upper arm circumference: 14½ (16, 17½, 19¼) inches; 36 (40, 44, 48) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 8 (9, 10, 12) skeins of 80/10/10 Worsted MCN by Madelinetosh (100% merino wool - 100g /187y) in colorway Dirty Panther (charcoal). Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles. **GAUGE** 21 sts and 24 rows to 4” (10cm) in Basket Rib pattern on US 7 (4.5mm) needles. Before you measure, please take the time to wash and block your swatch in the same manner that you will wash and block your sweater. [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-authentic-collection [2]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk4jiT_NjKE