Rain Coat in Adriafil New Zealand - Downloadable PDF

Rain Coat Knitting Pattern in Adriafil New Zealand Yarn – Free Downloadable PDF

This free downloadable knitting pattern provides full instructions for creating a classic Rain Coat, a structured, full-length coat designed in a timeless two-tone colourwork style. The pattern is offered in three sizes — 42, 44, and 46 — making it suitable for a range of adult figures. The design is worked in Adriafil New Zealand, a premium aran-weight yarn, and the finished coat has a polished, tailored appearance with a button front closure.

About the Design

The Rain Coat is a substantial knitted outerwear piece that combines two contrasting shades of Adriafil New Zealand yarn — cream (shade no. 11) and grey (shade no. 84) — worked together doubled throughout. This technique of holding two strands together simultaneously creates a dense, warm, and weather-resistant fabric that is ideal for a coat. The two-colour combination gives the finished garment a sophisticated, heathered texture that is both contemporary and versatile.

The coat is constructed in separate pieces — a back, a right front, and presumably a left front and sleeves — which are then seamed together using a tapestry needle. Shaping is worked at the armholes by binding off stitches at the sides and then decreasing one stitch every two rows three times, creating a neat, fitted armhole. The neckline is also shaped during construction. Four buttons are used to fasten the front of the coat, adding a practical and decorative finishing detail.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern makes use of two distinct stitch patterns that work together to create visual interest and textural contrast across the body of the coat:

• Garter Stitch: Used at the lower edge of both the back and front pieces for approximately 2.5 cm, garter stitch is one of the most fundamental knitting stitches, created by knitting every row on both right and wrong sides. It produces a ridged, reversible fabric with a firm, stable edge — ideal for the hem of a coat where structure is important.
• Draft Stitch (Chequer Stitch): The main body of the coat is worked in a chequer stitch pattern, described in the pattern as worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2. Row 1 is worked as knit 2, purl 2, repeated across the row, with subsequent rows alternating to create a checkerboard effect. This stitch pattern adds a subtle, structured texture to the fabric and is a classic choice for outerwear due to its firmness and visual appeal.

Construction Method

The coat is knitted flat in separate pieces and then seamed together. The back piece is cast on with 58 (62–66) stitches, depending on the chosen size, and the front pieces begin with 30 (32–34) stitches each. The body length before the armhole shaping is 62 (63–64) cm, giving the coat a generous, full-length silhouette. The armhole depth measures 24 (25–26) cm, after which all remaining stitches are bound off for the shoulders. Seaming is completed using a tapestry needle with a rounded tip, which is recommended to avoid splitting the yarn during finishing.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil New Zealand — an aran-weight yarn. A total of 1,200g is required: 600g in cream (shade no. 11) and 600g in grey (shade no. 84). The yarn is worked doubled throughout, meaning one strand of each colour is held together at all times.
• Needles: 6.5 mm (no. 6½) knitting needles, appropriate for the doubled aran-weight yarn.
• Notions: A tapestry needle with a rounded tip for seaming, and 4 buttons for the front closure.

Gauge

The stated gauge for this pattern is 12 stitches and 19 rows to 10 x 10 cm, measured in draft st