Darling Move Over

Darling Move Over: Vintage-Inspired Knitted Lace Coat by Belinda Harris-Reid

What Is Being Made

Darling Move Over is an elegant knitted boudoir coat and jacket designed by Belinda Harris-Reid, inspired by the glamorous 1940s swing singers Peggy Lee, Anita O'Day, and Chris Connor. This is a statement piece—a one-of-a-kind garment designed to drape and flow effortlessly while making a striking visual impact. The coat combines a fitted bodice with dramatic tiered skirts and flowing abundant sleeves, creating a silhouette that bustles with movement and grace. Perfect for those seeking a garment with historical meaning and association, this knitted coat offers both warmth and elegance.

Design Features and Construction

The coat showcases thoughtful construction across multiple sections. The bodice features clean, understated lines that gently hold the two tiered skirts in place, creating structure without fussiness. Shell-like lace detailing adorns the garment with delicate patterning that remains refined and elegant. The flowing sleeves are designed to move with the wearer, while the bustle detail at the back adds vintage-inspired volume and drama. The overall silhouette is designed to turn heads and command attention as a true centerpiece garment.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This knitted coat employs lace knitting techniques to create its distinctive shell-like detailing and delicate patterning. Lace knitting involves strategic yarn-overs and decreases that form openwork patterns, allowing for both visual interest and drape. The combination of fitted bodice construction with flowing skirt sections requires careful shaping and increases to achieve the dramatic tiered effect. The sleeves utilize techniques that allow for abundant fabric and graceful movement.

Yarn and Materials

• Bodice: Knitted in DOUBLE KISS, a luxury blend of British alpaca and Bluefaced Leicester wool, providing softness, warmth, and a refined drape
• Skirts and Sleeves: The lower coat, bustle, and sleeves are crafted from complementary yarns (specific details continue in the full pattern)
• Yarn Weight: 4-ply and DK weight yarns, ideal for creating delicate lace work and elegant drape while maintaining structure in the fitted bodice

Ideal For

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern is perfect for experienced knitters seeking a sophisticated, statement-making garment with vintage inspiration. The Darling Move Over coat suits those who appreciate garments with historical meaning and the desire to create a truly unique, head-turning piece that combines elegance with dramatic flair.