Chestnut Coat in Adriafil Graphic - Downloadable PDF

Chestnut Coat Crochet Pattern by Adriafil – Free Downloadable PDF

The Chestnut Coat is a beautifully structured, full-length crochet coat designed for confident makers who want a stylish, wearable garment with a classic silhouette. Published by Adriafil and worked in their signature Graphic yarn, this free downloadable PDF pattern delivers a sophisticated layering piece featuring an open-lace panel detail, front button closure, and shaped armholes. The coat is sized for IT 44 (42–46) / US 10 (8–12) / UK L (M–XL), making it accessible across a range of body types.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a chunky-weight crocheted coat constructed in separate panels — a back, a right front, and a left front — that are seamed together to create the finished garment. The coat features a distinct two-zone design: a solid treble crochet lower body transitions into an elegant open lacework panel above the 10 cm mark, created by alternating treble crochets with chain spaces. Shaped armholes are worked by standing off side stitches, giving the coat a clean, tailored finish. Six buttons fasten the front opening, adding a polished, ready-to-wear aesthetic.

Techniques Used

• Flat panel construction – the back and two front pieces are worked separately and then assembled, a classic approach that allows precise shaping and easy blocking of each section
• Lace panel transition – after the first 10 cm of solid fabric, the pattern shifts to a repeating 1 treble, 1 chain, skip 1 treble sequence, creating an airy, open texture across the upper body
• Decreasing within a row – 5 stitches are decreased in the first lace row to ensure the fabric drapes correctly as the stitch pattern changes
• Armhole shaping – stitches are stood off (bound off) over 7 side stitches on each piece to create a structured armhole opening
• Seaming – a tapestry needle is used to join the finished panels together
• Button band finishing – 6 buttons are attached to complete the front closure

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – used for the foundation chain cast-on and as part of the lace repeat in the upper body panels
• Treble crochet (tr) – the primary stitch throughout the pattern, used for the solid lower body section and as the structural stitch within the lace repeat

Treble crochet is a tall, open stitch that works up quickly and produces a fabric with excellent drape — particularly well suited to a coat silhouette where fluid movement and a relaxed hand are desirable. The combination of solid treble crochet at the hem and the lace repeat above creates visual interest and a lighter feel across the shoulders and chest.

Gauge

The stated gauge is 13 stitches and 5.5 rows to 10 x 10 cm, worked in treble crochet with a size 5 crochet hook. Achieving the correct gauge is especially important for a fitted garment like a coat, as even small variations can significantly affect the finished length and width. Always work a swatch before beginning.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 700 g of Adriafil Graphic yarn, colour no. 92 — a chunky-weight yarn that provides warmth, texture, and the substantial body needed for a structured coat
• Hook: Crochet hook size 5
• Notions: 6 buttons and a tapestry needle for finishing and seaming

Who This Pattern Is For

The Chestnut Coat is well suited to intermediate crochet makers who are comfortable working in treble crochet, reading stitch repeats, and shaping garment pieces. The chunky weight of Adriafil Graphic yarn means the project works up relatively quickly, and the straightforward construction — flat panels with minimal shaping