MillaMia Aimee Jacket Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Aimee Jacket

What Is Being Made

The MillaMia Aimee Jacket is a children's cardigan designed for ages 1-2 through 7-8 years. This knitted jacket features a classic button-front closure with six buttons and includes contrasting color detailing on the pockets and edges. The garment is sized to fit chest measurements ranging from 64cm (25¼ inches) for the smallest size up to 76cm (30 inches) for the largest size, with corresponding length measurements from 40cm (15¾ inches) to 58cm (22¾ inches) at the shoulder.

Techniques Used

The Aimee Jacket is constructed using several key knitting techniques appropriate for an intermediate skill level:

• Bottom-up construction: The jacket is worked from the bottom edge upward, allowing for straightforward sizing adjustments and a logical progression through the pattern pieces.
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, making this an accessible project for knitters comfortable with traditional flat knitting methods.
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces are knitted separately and then seamed together, creating clean, professional-looking joins throughout the garment.
• Buttonholes: The pattern incorporates buttonhole construction along the front opening to accommodate the six buttons that secure the jacket.
• Button bands: Finished edges with button bands frame the front opening and provide structure for button placement.

Stitches Used

Garter stitch is the primary stitch throughout the Aimee Jacket. This fundamental knitting stitch, created by knitting every row, produces a dense, textured fabric with wonderful body and structure. The pattern notes specifically that garter stitch gives the jacket excellent density, making it ideal for a children's garment that needs durability and warmth. The garter stitch base is complemented by contrast color work on the pockets and edges, which provides visual interest and allows for creative colorway variations.

Materials and Tools

The Aimee Jacket is designed to be worked in MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran, an aran-weight yarn exclusively available through Lovecrafts. The pattern calls for 9 to 12 balls of 50g (1¾oz) depending on the size being knitted, with the main color in Cloud Grey (color 227) and a single contrasting ball in Cherry Red (color 242) for the pocket and edge details. Alternative colorway suggestions are provided, including Blush, Ivory, Mist, and Magenta options.

Knitting needles required are a pair each of 4mm (US 6) and 4.5mm (US 7) needles for working the ribbed edges and main fabric respectively. The pattern specifies a tension or gauge of 14.5 stitches and 28 rows over a 10cm (4 inch) square when working garter stitch on the 4.5mm (US 7) needles. Six buttons are needed to complete the jacket's front closure.

Pattern Notes

The pattern is presented at an Improving skill level, indicating it is suitable for knitters with some experience who are ready to tackle intermediate construction techniques. The pattern includes comprehensive abbreviations and UK/US knitting terminology translations, as well as a knitting needle conversion chart to assist knitters using metric or US sizing conventions. The garter stitch construction combined with the bottom-up, flat-worked method makes this an excellent intermediate project for building confidence in garment assembly and finishing techniques.