Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist give a crochet trench-coat-inspired cardigan or long coat a strong two-color structure. Bordeaux Red can carry the main garment and give the silhouette visual depth, while Aloe Mist can make an upper-back storm flap easier to distinguish from the body. Reverse those roles and the coat becomes lighter overall, with Bordeaux Red concentrated around the shoulders where it can create a much stronger focal point.
For crochet, a storm flap is best treated as a trench-inspired decorative overlay, not as a claim of weather protection. Its color, width, depth, edging, and attachment need to work with the cardigan or coat underneath. A flap that is too visually heavy can make the shoulders dominate the garment, while one that blends completely into the back may lose the layered effect.
The tutorials credited below support the base cardigan, coat, duster, or wearable construction. The Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist storm-flap arrangements are independent adaptations rather than features attributed to the original creators.
Quick List
- Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Aloe Mist Full-Width Storm Flap
- Aloe Mist Crochet Trench Coat with Bordeaux Red Shoulder Storm Flap
- Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Aloe Mist Framed Storm Flap
- Aloe Mist Crochet Trench Coat with Bordeaux Red Center-Accent Storm Flap
- Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist Split-Color Crochet Trench Coat Storm Flap
- Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Layered Aloe Mist Storm Flap
- Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Aloe Mist Scalloped Storm Flap
- Aloe Mist Crochet Trench Coat with Bordeaux Red Pointed Storm Flap
- Aloe Mist Crochet Trench Coat with Asymmetrical Bordeaux Red Storm Flap
- Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Wide Aloe Mist Cape-Style Storm Flap
- Aloe Mist Crochet Trench Coat with Bordeaux Red Openwork Storm Flap
- Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Textured Aloe Mist Storm Flap
- Aloe Mist Crochet Trench Coat with Bordeaux Red Back and Shoulder Flap Set
- Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist Motif Crochet Trench Coat Storm Flap
- Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Aloe Mist Double-Framed Storm Flap
Decide Whether Bordeaux Red or Aloe Mist Should Control the Crochet Trench Coat
Start with the body color because the storm flap sits against a much larger garment surface. A Bordeaux Red coat with an Aloe Mist flap creates a clear light-versus-deep color division across the shoulders. An Aloe Mist body with Bordeaux Red above it makes the upper back substantially more prominent.
The actual yarns matter more than their names. Place your Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist together and check their light-dark difference. If the two values are strongly separated, even a narrow contrasting flap can be noticeable. If they are closer in value, use a broader color block, defined border, or textural change to keep the overlay visible.
Plan Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist Around the Upper Back
The storm flap should relate to the cardigan’s shoulder line rather than floating randomly on the back. Lay the completed or blocked coat flat and identify the back neckline, shoulder seams, armhole area, and upper-back width before deciding how broad the decorative layer should become.
Also check the coat while hanging. Crochet stretches differently from woven trench fabric, so a large overlay can change the visual and physical behavior of the upper back. A lighter-looking design can use a shallower flap or more open spacing, while a statement treatment can deliberately cover a larger portion of the upper back.
Keep Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist Storm Flaps Decorative Rather Than Bulky
A crochet overlay already adds another layer of fabric. If the coat body is heavily textured, consider simpler storm-flap stitches and let Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist provide the contrast. If the coat body is comparatively plain, the flap has more room for texture, motifs, scallops, or openwork.
Pinning the proposed flap to the finished back before permanent attachment is useful. Check whether it lies comfortably across the shoulders, whether its bottom edge hangs evenly, and whether the contrast looks balanced from several feet away.
1. Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Aloe Mist Full-Width Storm Flap
Use Bordeaux Red across the main coat panels and let Aloe Mist form one broad storm flap spanning most of the upper back. This is one of the clearest ways to communicate the trench-inspired layer because the color change follows the overlay itself rather than appearing as an unrelated stripe.
The Aloe Mist section can remain relatively simple so its silhouette is easy to see against the Bordeaux Red body.
Aloe Mist Should Follow the Bordeaux Red Shoulder Width
Plan the Aloe Mist flap in relation to the actual back and shoulder area. If it stops too narrowly near the center, it may look more like an appliqué than an integrated storm-flap treatment.
A broader overlay creates a stronger relationship with the coat’s shoulder line, but it should still finish before it overwhelms the sleeve area.
Bordeaux Red Needs Enough Space Below the Aloe Mist Flap
Leave a substantial uninterrupted Bordeaux Red back panel beneath the flap. That open field is what allows Aloe Mist to read as a separate layer.
If Aloe Mist also appears heavily across the lower coat, sleeves, and cuffs, the storm flap becomes less distinctive.
Creator Credit: TCDDIY
2. Aloe Mist Crochet Trench Coat with Bordeaux Red Shoulder Storm Flap
Reverse the first hierarchy by keeping the coat body Aloe Mist and placing Bordeaux Red across the upper back. Because Bordeaux Red is concentrated near the shoulders, the top of the garment becomes the strongest color feature.
This arrangement works well when you want the trench detail to be obvious without carrying Bordeaux Red throughout every panel.
Bordeaux Red Gives the Aloe Mist Upper Back a Strong Focal Layer
Keep the Bordeaux Red flap visually continuous from one side of the upper back to the other. Too many Aloe Mist interruptions inside the flap can weaken its silhouette.
If the flap includes texture, allow that texture and the dark-color concentration to work together instead of adding another color pattern.
Aloe Mist Can Reappear Above the Bordeaux Red Flap at the Neckline
A narrow Aloe Mist collar or neckline edge can separate Bordeaux Red from the face and reconnect the upper portion of the garment to the main body color.
Keep this repetition controlled if Bordeaux Red is intended to remain the clear storm-flap focal point.
Creator Credit: MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
3. Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Aloe Mist Framed Storm Flap
Work the storm flap primarily in Bordeaux Red so it blends tonally with the coat, then use Aloe Mist around the flap’s visible bottom and side edges. Instead of relying on a full contrasting panel, this idea defines the layer through its outline.
It suits a coat where you want the storm flap to remain integrated rather than becoming a large pale block.
Aloe Mist Can Trace the Bordeaux Red Storm Flap Silhouette
Place Aloe Mist where the flap actually needs visual definition. A narrow edging along the lower edge and outer corners may be enough.
Avoid outlining every nearby seam in Aloe Mist, or the eye may stop recognizing which lines belong specifically to the storm flap.
Bordeaux Red Keeps the Aloe Mist Frame From Taking Over the Coat
Using Bordeaux Red inside the flap preserves continuity with the coat body. The eye notices the Aloe Mist boundary first and the subtle layered red area second.
This is useful when a full Aloe Mist flap would create more contrast than you want.
Creator Credit: Chenda DIY
4. Aloe Mist Crochet Trench Coat with Bordeaux Red Center-Accent Storm Flap
Let Aloe Mist cover both the garment and most of the storm flap, then add Bordeaux Red as a controlled central accent through the overlay. This creates a quieter layered look than a completely contrasting flap.
The Bordeaux Red feature can mark the center back without dividing the whole coat vertically from neck to hem.
Bordeaux Red Should Stay Centered on the Aloe Mist Storm Flap
Identify the actual back center before placing the accent. A strong Bordeaux Red vertical detail that sits slightly off center can look accidental against an otherwise symmetrical flap.
Pin it while the coat is hanging and check the placement from behind.
Aloe Mist Should Remain Dominant Around the Bordeaux Red Accent
Keep enough Aloe Mist on both sides of the center detail for the storm flap to remain an Aloe Mist element.
If Bordeaux Red becomes too wide, the eye may read the piece as a red flap with green side sections instead.
Creator Credit: İlmeklerin Deryası
5. Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist Split-Color Crochet Trench Coat Storm Flap
Divide the storm flap into two large color zones—one Bordeaux Red and one Aloe Mist. This creates a graphic upper-back treatment without requiring stripes or numerous small color changes.
The coat beneath can stay primarily Bordeaux Red or Aloe Mist, depending on which half you want to blend more naturally into the body.
Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist Need a Clean Storm Flap Division
Choose a deliberate center or off-center boundary and maintain it through the visible flap. An uneven dividing line can distract from the strong geometry of the overlay.
A straight division also makes it easier to judge whether both colors carry comparable visual weight.
Aloe Mist May Look Larger Beside Bordeaux Red Even at Equal Width
Equal measurements do not always produce equal visual emphasis. If your Aloe Mist is considerably lighter than Bordeaux Red, it may attract more attention across the same amount of fabric.
Lay the split flap on the actual coat before joining and adjust the proportions visually rather than relying only on measurements.
Creator Credit: Dana B
6. Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Layered Aloe Mist Storm Flap
Use Bordeaux Red for the coat and create a two-level upper-back treatment: a broader Bordeaux Red base layer with a slightly smaller Aloe Mist flap positioned over it. The visible Bordeaux Red margin creates depth without introducing a third shade.
This is a more substantial decorative treatment, so keeping the rest of the coat color placement simple helps the upper-back layers remain intentional.
Aloe Mist Should Be Smaller Than the Bordeaux Red Base Flap
Allow the Bordeaux Red layer to remain visible around the edges. If Aloe Mist covers it completely, the double-layer idea disappears and the result reads like a standard contrasting flap.
Even a modest visible red frame can establish the layered relationship.
Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist Layers Need a Drape Check
Two crochet layers add more fabric across the upper back than one. Pin both in position and let the coat hang before permanent attachment.
If the shoulders begin to pull backward or the layers curl away from one another, simplify the construction or reduce the overlay depth.
Creator Credit: Crochet Lyn
7. Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Aloe Mist Scalloped Storm Flap
Keep the main coat Bordeaux Red and give an Aloe Mist storm flap a scalloped lower edge. The curves soften the otherwise horizontal upper-back division and make the contrasting shade part of the silhouette.
The scallops should remain broad enough to read clearly across a garment-sized flap.
Aloe Mist Scallops Need Consistent Depth Against Bordeaux Red
Compare each scallop after blocking so the lower edge looks deliberate. One significantly deeper curve can make the flap appear uneven when the coat is worn.
A consistent Bordeaux Red background makes these differences particularly noticeable.
Bordeaux Red Should Stay Simple Below an Aloe Mist Scalloped Edge
Avoid adding another strong horizontal border immediately beneath the scallops. The uninterrupted Bordeaux Red panel helps each Aloe Mist curve remain visible.
If more Aloe Mist is desired elsewhere, cuffs or a narrow front edge can repeat the color without crowding the upper back.
Creator Credit: VivCrochets
8. Aloe Mist Crochet Trench Coat with Bordeaux Red Pointed Storm Flap
Use Aloe Mist for the coat and shape the lower edge of the Bordeaux Red flap so it reaches a controlled central point at the back. This moves attention toward the center rather than maintaining a completely straight horizontal line.
A single broad point is easier to integrate with a coat than several deep points that may resemble a separate shawl layer.
Bordeaux Red Can Direct Attention Toward the Aloe Mist Center Back
Center the lowest part of the Bordeaux Red flap carefully. The geometry works because the eye follows the sides of the flap toward one focal point.
Check that this point relates to the garment’s actual center rather than only the apparent center when laid flat.
Aloe Mist Needs Visible Space Below the Bordeaux Red Point
Do not carry additional Bordeaux Red decoration directly downward from the flap if you want the pointed outline to remain distinct.
A broad Aloe Mist back panel below it gives the dark shape a clean stopping point.
Creator Credit: Briana K
10. Aloe Mist Crochet Trench Coat with Asymmetrical Bordeaux Red Storm Flap
Shift the Bordeaux Red overlay toward one side of an Aloe Mist coat rather than centering it across the back. This turns the storm-flap idea into a deliberately asymmetric design feature.
The contrast needs to be decisive enough that it looks planned instead of like a partially completed conventional flap.
Bordeaux Red Should Form One Clear Shape on the Aloe Mist Upper Back
Keep the asymmetrical section coherent rather than scattering small red fragments around both shoulders.
A single strong shape makes the design intention easier to understand and preserves plenty of Aloe Mist negative space.
Aloe Mist Space Is Essential Beside the Bordeaux Red Flap
The undecorated Aloe Mist side is part of the design. Filling it with secondary motifs would reduce the contrast between embellished and unembellished areas.
Check the placement while wearing the coat because asymmetry can shift visually as the front panels hang.
Creator Credit: Wilma Westenberg
11. Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Wide Aloe Mist Cape-Style Storm Flap
Extend the Aloe Mist overlay farther down the upper back than a narrow flap, creating a capelet-like storm-flap interpretation over a Bordeaux Red coat. This gives Aloe Mist more visual area and makes the layered construction a major part of the garment.
Because the overlay is larger, its edge treatment should stay controlled.
Aloe Mist Needs a Clear Endpoint on the Bordeaux Red Back
Choose where the broad overlay stops in relation to the armholes and upper-back proportions. A vague endpoint can make the piece look like an extra unfinished panel.
A clean horizontal, shallow curved, or gently shaped bottom edge gives the larger color block structure.
Bordeaux Red Should Remain Visible Around the Aloe Mist Cape Layer
Keep sufficient Bordeaux Red at the sleeves, lower back, and side areas so the main garment color does not disappear.
The idea works through a large Aloe Mist accent sitting on a clearly Bordeaux Red coat.
Creator Credit: Crochet with Tuula Maaria
12. Aloe Mist Crochet Trench Coat with Bordeaux Red Openwork Storm Flap
Place a Bordeaux Red openwork flap over a more solid Aloe Mist upper back. Aloe Mist then shows through the openings, allowing both colors to occupy the same visual area rather than remaining in separate blocks.
This is a decorative option rather than a weather-functional interpretation of a storm flap.
Bordeaux Red Openwork Should Reveal Enough Aloe Mist to Matter
Test the proposed lace or openwork directly over the Aloe Mist fabric. If the pattern is too dense, the underlayer contributes very little and the effect becomes mostly Bordeaux Red.
Larger, repeated openings make the interaction between both colors easier to recognize.
Aloe Mist Should Stay Relatively Quiet Behind Bordeaux Red Lace
Avoid placing complex Aloe Mist colorwork directly under an already detailed Bordeaux Red overlay. The underlayer works best when it supports the openwork rather than competing with it.
A simpler Aloe Mist back also makes the outline of the storm flap easier to identify.
Creator Credit: CROCHET BY BEV
13. Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Textured Aloe Mist Storm Flap
Use Bordeaux Red for a comparatively restrained coat body and place stronger crochet texture inside the Aloe Mist storm flap. The contrast then comes from both color and surface relief.
This is most effective when the texture is confined mainly to the flap rather than repeated heavily across every panel.
Aloe Mist Texture Can Separate the Flap From the Bordeaux Red Body
Choose a texture whose repeat can be seen clearly at garment scale. Very small surface changes may disappear from normal viewing distance even when the color is different.
Make a swatch and hold it over the Bordeaux Red body before committing to the whole overlay.
Bordeaux Red Should Provide a Simpler Field Around Aloe Mist Texture
Let the main back stay quieter so the textured flap has visual room. A heavily raised Bordeaux Red body beneath a heavily textured Aloe Mist overlay can make the shoulder area feel unnecessarily busy.
Use color and texture hierarchy together rather than asking every surface to compete.
Creator Credit: Melody Yarn Tinka
14. Aloe Mist Crochet Trench Coat with Bordeaux Red Back and Shoulder Flap Set
Use Bordeaux Red across a central back storm flap and repeat smaller Bordeaux Red overlay details near the front shoulders. Aloe Mist remains the connecting coat color between these pieces.
This creates a more complete trench-inspired upper-garment treatment without covering the whole coat in red.
Bordeaux Red Front Shoulder Details Should Echo the Back Flap
Keep the front accents related to the back through shape, border treatment, or proportion. They do not need to be miniature copies, but they should look like parts of the same color system.
If every overlay has a completely different outline, the garment can lose visual unity.
Aloe Mist Should Separate the Bordeaux Red Overlay Pieces
Allow Aloe Mist to remain visible around each component. The spaces between the red pieces keep them recognizable as separate overlays rather than one heavy upper-body block.
This also preserves Aloe Mist as the coat’s dominant color.
Creator Credit: forthefrills
15. Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist Motif Crochet Trench Coat Storm Flap
Construct the visual storm-flap area from repeated motifs using both Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist. Instead of one uninterrupted panel, the motif boundaries become part of the upper-back design.
Keep the motif treatment confined mainly to the flap if the rest of the coat already has a strong solid-color identity.
Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist Motifs Need a Repeated Color Order
Give equivalent motifs the same color hierarchy or use an intentional alternating sequence. Randomly reversing colors from one square or medallion to another can make the upper back look patchy.
A consistent motif system helps the separate units read as one storm flap.
Aloe Mist Joins Can Soften Bordeaux Red Motif Boundaries
If Bordeaux Red occupies most motif centers, Aloe Mist joins or outer rounds can connect the units while keeping their individual shapes visible.
Reverse the roles if you want the entire storm flap to feel deeper and more Bordeaux Red-dominant.
Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist Motifs Must Be Planned at Finished Size
Block sample motifs before deciding the storm-flap layout. A small difference in motif dimensions can become obvious when several pieces need to create one clean upper-back edge.
Plan from the finished dimensions rather than relying on motif counts alone.
Creator Credit: Danielle Villanueva
16. Bordeaux Red Crochet Trench Coat with Aloe Mist Double-Framed Storm Flap
Finish with a more detailed framing approach: keep the storm flap Bordeaux Red like the coat body, surround it first with Aloe Mist, then allow a narrow Bordeaux Red finishing edge to appear outside the lighter frame.
The result uses only two shades but creates three visible layers—red interior, Aloe Mist separation, and red outer definition.
Aloe Mist Needs Enough Width Between the Bordeaux Red Layers
Make the Aloe Mist section clearly visible. If it becomes only a tiny line, the two Bordeaux Red areas can visually merge and the double-frame idea disappears.
View the frame from normal standing distance before deciding whether the neutral-green band is broad enough.
Bordeaux Red Outer Edging Should Stay Narrower Than Aloe Mist
Use the outer red line mainly to finish the silhouette rather than create another broad band. The Aloe Mist frame needs to remain the main separator.
This hierarchy makes the flap sophisticated without turning the upper back into a sequence of equally heavy stripes.
Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist Framing Should Stop Before the Sleeve Area Gets Busy
Do not automatically continue every frame color around the sleeves. Keeping the layered treatment concentrated on the back preserves the storm-flap identity.
Repeat one of the colors at the cuffs only if the complete coat needs additional balance.
Creator Credit: AC Crochets
Which Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist Storm Flap Direction Should You Choose?
For the clearest trench-inspired color blocking, choose the full-width Aloe Mist flap, Bordeaux Red shoulder flap, straight contrasting flap, or wide cape-style overlay. These create a strong distinction between the upper-back layer and the rest of the coat.
For subtler contrast, the Aloe Mist frame, Bordeaux Red center accent, and double-framed designs keep more of the storm flap close to the body color while using the second shade to reveal its outline.
The scalloped, pointed, asymmetrical, and openwork ideas make the flap itself more decorative. These work well when the storm-flap area should become the main design feature rather than simply reference a traditional trench silhouette.
For the strongest multicolor treatment, split-color and motif flaps give Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist repeated, comparable roles. Keep the rest of the garment calmer so the upper-back colorwork has enough room to read clearly.
Conclusion
Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist can change a crochet trench-coat-inspired garment most effectively when the two colors have specific jobs. A Bordeaux Red body with an Aloe Mist flap produces a clearly separated upper-back layer, while an Aloe Mist body with Bordeaux Red concentrated around the shoulders shifts more attention upward.
You can reduce the contrast by using Aloe Mist only as edging, increase it with a full-width block, or let both shades participate equally through split sections and motifs. Texture and openwork create additional variation without requiring more colors.
Before permanent attachment, block the storm-flap piece and pin it to the completed or nearly completed coat. Check the shoulder balance, back drape, color proportion, and lower edge while the garment is hanging. Use the credited tutorial for its original wearable construction, then treat the storm flap as a separate decorative adaptation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should Bordeaux Red or Aloe Mist be the main crochet trench coat color?
Either can lead. Bordeaux Red across the coat body makes Aloe Mist a lighter-looking storm-flap accent, depending on the actual yarn shades. An Aloe Mist body gives Bordeaux Red a more concentrated and dramatic role across the shoulders. Compare the yarns together before deciding.
How wide should an Aloe Mist storm flap be on a Bordeaux Red crochet coat?
There is no universal width. Plan it according to the finished back and shoulder dimensions of the actual coat. Pin a sample or paper outline across the upper back first so you can judge whether the flap looks integrated, too narrow, or too dominant.
Can a Bordeaux Red crochet storm flap use openwork over an Aloe Mist coat?
Yes, as a decorative treatment. Aloe Mist can show through Bordeaux Red openwork and create a blended two-color surface. Make a sample first because denser openwork may reveal much less of the background than expected.
How can I keep an Aloe Mist storm flap from looking disconnected from a Bordeaux Red coat?
Repeat Aloe Mist selectively elsewhere, such as a narrow front edge or cuff detail, or keep a small amount of Bordeaux Red inside or around the flap. The repetition should be controlled so the storm flap remains the main Aloe Mist feature.
Can Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist both appear inside the same storm flap?
Yes. Split-color panels, repeating motifs, contrasting frames, and layered borders can all give both colors substantial roles. Use a predictable color hierarchy so the upper back does not look randomly patched.
Will a crochet storm flap make the coat heavier?
An additional crochet layer adds fabric, and the effect depends on its size, stitch density, yarn, and attachment. Rather than assuming how much the garment will change, pin or temporarily secure the blocked flap and let the coat hang before final assembly.
Is a Bordeaux Red and Aloe Mist crochet storm flap weatherproof like a traditional trench-coat flap?
No weather-protection claim should be assumed from the appearance of crochet. These storm-flap ideas are decorative, trench-inspired overlays. Treat the credited cardigan and coat tutorials as construction references and the flap as an aesthetic adaptation.
