The coat I crocheted for Violet. The yarn is Rowan Ribbon Twist in Ribble. Previously it was Beth from the Rowan Ribbon Twist Collection, which was a lovely jumper but pretty much unwearable because the neck was so wide it fell off my shoulders all the time. So I'm a lot happier with it in its new form. The pattern is here at the Garnstudio/Drops Design website which I have only recently discovered and love - loads and loads of free knitting and crochet patterns. Plus some lovely ones for toys.
I wasn't too sure about the odd buttons but they're growing on me. I didn't have four the same and so I made do with what I had, usually the way with stuff I make.
