Fiona Coat

Fiona Coat by Justyna Lorkowska

What Is Being Made

The Fiona Coat is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed by Justyna Lorkowska. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a sophisticated coat-style cardigan in a sport-weight yarn. The garment is worked in a colorwork design featuring multiple coordinating shades, making it a striking piece suitable for layering and everyday wear.

Craft and Primary Technique

This pattern is designed for knitting, the primary craft technique used throughout the construction. The Fiona Coat employs circular knitting methods, allowing for seamless construction and the ability to work in the round for portions of the garment. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that knitters should have foundational skills in basic stitches and shaping techniques before beginning this project.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The pattern utilizes several essential knitting stitches and techniques:

• Stockinette Stitch (st st) — the primary fabric structure, created by alternating knit and purl rows to produce a smooth, classic knit fabric
• Knit (k) — the fundamental stitch used throughout
• Slip Stitch (sl) — used for various shaping and joining techniques
• Decrease Stitches — including ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog (knit two together) for shaping the garment
• Increase Stitches — including kfb (knit into front and back of same stitch) and m1L (make one left) for adding stitches where needed
• Slip Marker (sm) — used to mark pattern repeats and shaping points

These stitches work together to create the structured shaping and colorwork details characteristic of the Fiona Coat design.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Fiona Coat is worked in sport-weight yarn, a versatile weight that creates a fabric with good drape and structure suitable for a coat-style garment. The pattern calls for Swans Island All American Collection 100% US Rambouillet Wool, a premium yarn sourced and produced in the United States.

The colorwork design features four coordinating colors:

• C1: AAS 210 Blackberry — 3 to 5 skeins depending on size
• C2: AAS 203 Stone — 2 to 4 skeins depending on size
• C3: AAS 204 Cloud — 2 to 4 skeins depending on size
• C4: AAS 202 Ash — 3 to 4 skeins depending on size

Each skein contains 40 grams and 185 yards of yarn. The multiple color options allow knitters to customize the final appearance while maintaining the designer's intended aesthetic.

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires two sizes of circular needles and double-pointed needles for different sections of construction:

• US Size 2.5 (3mm) 24-inch circular needles and double-pointed needles — typically used for ribbed edgings and cuffs that require a tighter gauge
• US Size 4 (3.5mm) 24-inch circular needles and double-pointed needles — the primary needles for working the main fabric at the correct gauge

Knitters may adjust needle size as needed to obtain the correct gauge specified in the pattern. Additional tools required include stitch markers, stitch holders, and a tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends.

Pattern Structure and Sizing

The Fiona Coat is provided in multiple sizes, with yardage requirements scaling accordingly. The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and includes detailed technical information to guide knitters through each step of construction, from cast-on through final finishing.