Gelosia Coat in Adriafil Baba - Downloadable PDF

Gelosia Coat in Adriafil Babà – Free Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

The Gelosia Coat is a chunky, cosy knitted coat pattern designed for use with Adriafil Babà yarn. Released as a free downloadable PDF, this pattern produces a structured, full-length coat featuring front panels, a shaped back, set-in armholes, a neckline, and a zipper closure — making it a substantial and rewarding knitting project for those comfortable working at a chunky gauge.

What Is Being Made

This pattern instructs knitters on how to construct a coat worked in separate pieces — a back, a right front, and by implication a corresponding left front — which are then seamed together. The finished coat includes:

• Shaped armholes formed by regular decrease rows
• A shaped neckline on the front panels
• A ribbed border at the lower edge of each piece
• A 40 cm zipper closure at the front
• 3 large press studs as additional fastening hardware

The coat is sized for a size 44 (with bracketed figures indicating additional size variations), making it a versatile pattern that can be adjusted for different fits.

Techniques Used

The Gelosia Coat is constructed using classic flat knitting techniques, working each garment piece separately before assembly. Key construction techniques include:

• Casting on — the back begins with 49 stitches (with size variants at 43 and 46 stitches), and the right front with 34 stitches (variants: 30 and 32)
• Armhole shaping — achieved by casting off stitches at each end every 2 rows in a stepped decrease sequence (2 stitches, then 1 stitch)
• Neckline shaping — worked on the front panels at a specified measurement from the border
• Seaming and finishing — pieces are joined using a tapestry needle, and the zipper and press studs are sewn in during finishing
• Gauge swatching — essential for this pattern, as the chunky weight yarn works at a relatively open gauge

Stitches Used

The pattern uses just two stitch patterns, keeping the construction accessible while delivering a clean, bold fabric suited to a chunky coat:

• Elastic rib — worked for the first 4 rows (approximately 1.5 cm) at the lower border of each piece, providing stretch and a neat hem finish
• Knit stitch (garter stitch) — used for the main body of the coat, creating a dense, reversible fabric with excellent drape and warmth at a chunky weight

The simplicity of the stitch selection means that knitters can focus on shaping and construction rather than complex stitch patterns, making this an ideal project for intermediate knitters stepping into garment making.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil Babà in colour no. 57 — 1,900 g required, reflecting the substantial yardage needed for a full coat in chunky weight
• Needles: Knitting needles size 9 (metric), suitable for the chunky weight of the Babà yarn
• Notions: 3 large press studs, one 40 cm zipper in a matching colour, and a tapestry needle for seaming

Gauge

The stated gauge is 9 stitches and 13 rows over 10 × 10 cm, worked in knit stitch on size 9 knitting needles. Achieving this gauge is important for ensuring the coat reaches the correct dimensions, particularly across the chest and in the length of the body and armhole sections.

About Adriafil Babà Yarn