Granny Square Tarot Coat

Crochet coat in acrylic yarn. Only one available.

Acrylic, worsted yarn are terms that are interchangeable these days. It is an old textile industry term for a grade of yarn from the wool processing in mills and factories in England and used globally. The term is still in use although the yarn type itself has undergone many significant changes for the better in quality and use.

Oversized hood and two generous pockets, Maroon trim.

Length from back of neck 50″/127cm.

Chest width 48″/61cm.

Sleeve length from neck of shoulder 30″/76cm.

Large size fitting.

Granny squares remind me of the tarot cards. Each square is made from different colours, all unique. Colours like emotions, feelings are creatively expressed in the Tarot cards a vignette or window into ones current feelings, mood, energy.

My “mother of Magic ” Pamela Coleman Smith  drew the art work for the now famous Rider Waite Smith Tarot deck.  “The Corrigans ” in Irish folk lore are known to be mischievous, clever beings, like Pixie folk. Pixie was the nick name  given by an associate of Pamela Coleman Smith. Her life whilst in corporeal embodiment was conflicted by the many who mistook  and manipulated her pure essence, open hearted loving demeanor and innocence. Corrigan is the family name of her birth mother and that is another story to be told. As her true life history was falsified and almost obliterated.

Despite all the limitations and constraints of the times she lived in; she succeeded in her life endeavours holding true to her own value system and essence of her true self. This resilience and fortitude can serve any one well in trying times.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:To maintain this lovely crochet coat wash in cool water with mild detergent. Adding white vinegar with prevent colours running, although the yarn used is colourfast. The vinegar will also maintain fibre integrity of the garment as dirt accumulates with wearing of any garment. Air dry preferred, if using a machine dryer choose a cooler setting. Use wool dryer balls as it pounds out any lingering particles of dirt and keeps garment fibres soft and  flexible.

THE PRICE: of this item has been determined based on pre crocheted squares I saw in a local fabric shop. Their squares were much smaller and $5.99 each. I make my own squares and there are over 100 in this item. ($5.99 x 100) This garment is a great deal which ever way you look at it.