The Wendy Coat

The Wendy Coat: Crochet Pattern Summary

Garment Overview

The Wendy Coat is an intermediate-level crochet design created by The Moule Hole. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for crafting a structured coat suitable for crocheters with foundational skills and experience working with larger projects.

Construction Techniques

The Wendy Coat employs fundamental crochet construction methods appropriate for outerwear. The pattern utilizes alternating stitch patterns to create visual interest and fabric texture throughout the garment. The design incorporates button closures, requiring placement of 5 to 9 buttons measuring 2.5cm (1 inch) across the front opening. An edging detail frames the coat, worked in a contrasting yarn color selected from the crocheter's existing stash.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Wendy Coat features two primary stitch techniques that work in alternation to build the fabric:

• Single Crochet (sc): A fundamental stitch that creates a tight, dense fabric
• Chain Stitch (ch): Used to create spaces and openwork elements within the pattern
• Granite Stitch (also called Moss Stitch): An alternating pattern combining single crochet and chain spaces that produces a textured, dimensional fabric with excellent drape and structure suitable for coat construction

The alternating single crochet and chain-space pattern creates the Granite or Moss stitch, which provides both elasticity and stability—important qualities for a wearable coat that maintains its shape.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for aran weight yarn (also known as worsted weight). The designer used Paintbox Yarn Simply Aran in Light Caramel for the main garment. Yardage requirements vary based on desired finished size; refer to the included yarn requirements chart in the pattern document.

Hook and Notions: A 5.00mm (U.S. size H/8) crochet hook is recommended, though adjustments may be necessary to achieve proper gauge. Additional materials include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming, and 5 to 9 buttons for the front closure.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern establishes a gauge of 20 stitches and 18 rows equaling 10cm × 10cm (4 × 4 inches) when worked in the alternating single crochet and chain-space pattern. Achieving correct gauge is essential for proper fit; crocheters should swatch before beginning the full project and adjust hook size as needed.

Pattern Format and Support

The Wendy Coat is provided as a downloadable PDF document. The Moule Hole offers video tutorials to supplement written instructions, and the designer welcomes pattern questions via email at themoulehole@gmail.com or through Instagram @themoule.