Reversible Duffle Coat in King Cole Glitz DK - 5352 - Downloadable PDF

Reversible Duffle Coat Knitting Pattern – King Cole Glitz DK (Pattern 5352)

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from King Cole (pattern number 5352) provides instructions for a Reversible Duffle Coat worked in King Cole Glitz DK yarn. The coat is designed to be fully reversible, meaning it is constructed with two distinct yarn layers — an Outer Yarn (OY) and a Lining Yarn (LY) — so that the finished garment can be worn with either side facing outward. This clever double-layered construction makes it a particularly practical and stylish project, offering two looks in one.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern covers a chest size range of 41–56 cm (16–22 inches), making it suitable for a child or smaller figure. Multiple sizes are included within the leaflet, and knitters are advised to circle the size they wish to make before beginning, as instructions for different sizes are presented together throughout the pattern.

Techniques and Construction

The Reversible Duffle Coat is knitted flat using standard knitting techniques. Key construction methods and techniques used in this pattern include:

• Stocking stitch (st-st) — the primary fabric stitch, worked with knit stitches on the right side and purl stitches on the wrong side, used for both the outer and lining layers of the coat
• Reversible construction — the coat is built using two separate yarns designated as Outer Yarn (OY) and Lining Yarn (LY), allowing the finished coat to be turned inside out and worn on either side
• Increasing and decreasing — standard shaping techniques used throughout the garment to achieve the correct silhouette at the body, sleeves, and other shaped sections
• Working straight — sections of the pattern require knitting a set number of rows without shaping, maintaining stitch count to build length in the body and sleeves
• Tension square — knitters are strongly advised to knit a tension square before beginning, as achieving the correct gauge is essential for the garment to come out at the intended size

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) — the foundational knit stitch, used extensively throughout
• Purl (P) — used on wrong-side rows of stocking stitch
• Stocking stitch (st-st) — the main fabric stitch of the entire coat, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric on the right side
• Increases (inc) — used for sleeve and body shaping
• Decreases (dec) — used to shape armholes, sleeves, and other fitted sections

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for King Cole Glitz DK, a double knit (DK) weight yarn. Two colours or variants of this yarn are required — one for the Outer Yarn (OY) and one for the Lining Yarn (LY) — to achieve the reversible effect. 4mm knitting needles are recommended to achieve the stated tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch. Knitters whose tension differs from this should adjust needle size accordingly: fewer stitches per 10 cm requires finer needles, while more stitches per 10 cm requires larger needles.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty. The reversible double-layer construction adds a layer of complexity beyond a straightforward single-fabric coat, making it a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with standard shaping techniques and managing multiple yarns. The use of clear abbreviations throughout — including alt (alternate), beg (beginning), cont (continue), foll (following), and rem (remaining) — helps guide knitters through the more involved sections of the construction.

Format and Availability

Pattern 5352 is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing instant access after purchase