For this coat, I started on the small size of the pattern, then tried medium and eventually settled on the large size. The sizing differences were probably due to using a smaller hook size and a very different yarn.
Moda Vera Bouvardia is a discontinued yarn, however I wanted a look as similar to the image on the pattern as possible and finding a perfect match proved impossible.
Sirdar Jewelspun is designed to be like handspun yarn, which means that it does have inconsistencies in thickness of thread which in some instances is very pronounced, this had an impact on the way the garment worked up.
It took me several months to complete the coat and then add the extra tweaks that I wanted (belt loops and belt, toggles and loops to fasten the front). I used other peoples patterns for those and will link to them at the end of the post for you.
There were errors in the original pattern, with some sections completely missing and some gaps in the rows too.
So I rewrote the design as I worked the pattern. I am happy to share my work alongside the original (a donation for the extra time taken would be appreciated) - please visit contact me if you are interested in this and we can arrange payment and sending of the PDF to you between us.
Alternatively, you can visit Ravelry to buy it from there:-
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