Flair

I don't think I've ever been someone who does anything "half way" but I tell you what: If I added even half the increase rounds I originally planned, this coat would have been big enough to double as a patio umbrella.

So, enter Flair. Flair has just a little flare, but packs just enough attitude to give your wardrobe the lift you're looking for.  Not really a copy of the Girlfriend Swing Coat, this updated and grown-up version knits up quickly in worsted weight yarn. The fronts overlap slightly and the three-quarter barely flared sleeves allow for all sorts of layering opportunities.

If you're feeling really vivacious and happen to have a faux fur collar in your closet, attach it for a new look. Or, add a couple extra inches of neck edging and be retro. Shoot, come to think of it, you could widen your button bands, too, slap on some chunky buttons and transform the coat completely.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” chest
YARN
Blue Sky Alpacas, Inc. Blue Sky Cotton (100% Cotton; 150 yards / 100 grams): 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9) hanks #621, Expresso
NEEDLES
One or two 30-inch or longer circular (circ) needles, size 7 (4.5mm)
One set double point needles, size 7 (4.5 mm) (optional)
Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge
NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Five 1-inch buttons
Four ¾-inch or 1 inch buttons for inside of coat
One ¼-inch button for inside neck loop closure (optional)
Scrap yarn
Tapestry needle
Thread
Fantastic fur collar (optional and only if it is truly fantastic and looks effortless)
GAUGE
18 sts and 22 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch (St st)
DIFFICULTY
Beginner pattern—you’ll increase, knit and purl, pick up and knit some stitches, and do a few yarn overs and knit two togethers. That’s pretty much it.

Possible Yarn Substitutes:
Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted, Karabella Aurora 8, Artyarns Supermerino, Noro Cash Iroha, Noro Silk Garden, Malabrigo Merino, Lanas Puras Melosa, Rowan Hand Knit Cotton, Debbie Bliss Aran Tweed

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Comments

[MonkeyGurrl]

Guess I'm gonna have to hit the yarn sale (AGAIN!) this weekend!

[Lara]

I am all over it! I have been checking your website, pretty much hourly, so I can get the pattern ASAP. LOVE IT!

[janessa]

SO excited! I'm currently sitting at home sick with the flu, and I can't wait to get to the yarn store... (I have to drive a bit, but it will be worth it!)

Thanks for adding a little flair to all of our wardrobes!

[Terri]

Wowzer! My bag of Valley Yarns Sugarloaf worsted finally has a reason for living! I'm stoked.

[Sarah]

I went crazy when I saw the picture. I love love love it. I bought the pattern and ordered yarn from kpixie :D

[robinv]

such a pretty smile....

[Monica Brown]

I love it! I am debating on what size to make it! Is it too personal to ask what size you are wearing?

[wendy]

I'm wearing the second size, or 36...

[Lizbon]

Gorgeous - and I love the name. Bet it'd be divine with toggle buttons, too.

[Sarah]

I like the way it swings out at upper hip and not mid-hip. This is going to be a fun knit!

[Adrienne]

OH THIS LOOKS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!

[gay]

i do believe i have just enough plymouth mira mira in turquioise to whip this up! i have been holding onto this gorgeous yarn awaiting the perfect match for it and i think i have found it in flair! i don't wear wool by think my mom would gor crazy for this! i'll be buying the pattern!

[Debbie]

A winner! I couldn't wait until you published the pattern. Thank you! Still love Chuck!

[lynette]

thanks for making the pattern available so quickly. hmmm, maybe i can re-prioritize some projects. who am i fooling? i'm going to go buy more yarn. :)

[Nora]

Stunning! Thanks.

[Allegra]

I just love this little jacket! If I had the energy, I'd knit it up right now before I get too big (I'm pregnant.) It will be knit up at some point though, I just love it!

[Kara]

Can I just tell you how much I love you for designing things for, ahem . . . "curvier" girls like me? I've been reading you for a long time, but haven't posted before -- you make my mornings cheerier!

[GailV]

Must. Have. Must. Knit.

Probably must put on retro collar.

Love the name, too.

By the way, I think it'd be pretty easy to make your own fur collar. The current issue of Threads is about faux fur; it even shows a swingy little jacket done totally in faux fur.

[Connie]

OK, I usually only read...lurk...whatever, but have to tell you I waited w/baited breathe for you to post this beauty and now it's mine to knit! Yippee since it's too cold to go outside I guess I just have to stay in and knit;)THANKS!!

[Carol]

Just fabulous! I already bought mine;)

[Shazmina Bendi]

sqweeeeeeeeeeeeeee! ok, I now have to rearrange my knitting calendar so I can get this knitted by April......... looks like this could be my Easter project!!! yay!!!!!!!

[Rosann]

those are awesome photos.

[kath]

Love, love, love it.
Heading out on a business trip to New Orleans tomorrow -- have 3 LYS in my plans for there and yarn for this project is head of the list!.
Thanks,

[jackie]

flair looks wonderful! thank you so much for making your cool designs multi-sized. i can't wait to knit this up!

[Tana]

This coat is beautiful! Beautiful! I love it! I will definitely buy the pattern one day, after my husband gets over the shock of my having spent 400 dollars within two weeks on yarn!