MillaMia Alicia Jacket Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Alicia Jacket: Knitted Cable Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The MillaMia Alicia Jacket is a boxy-style knitted cardigan designed to develop intermediate to advanced knitting skills. This garment features traditional patterning combined with a contemporary silhouette, making it suitable for pairing with sleek, simple clothing and accessories. The jacket is available in six sizes to fit bust measurements from 82cm to 107cm (32 to 42 inches), with finished bust measurements ranging from 88cm to 119cm (34½ to 47 inches).

Techniques Used

The Alicia Jacket employs several key knitting techniques that contribute to its sophisticated appearance and construction:

• Cable work: The primary decorative element features cable patterns that create visual texture and depth throughout the garment
• Seamed construction: Pieces are knitted separately and then sewn together, allowing for precise shaping and professional finishing
• Worked flat: All components are created using flat knitting methods on straight needles rather than circular needles, making it accessible for knitters preferring traditional techniques
• Bobble stitch: A special abbreviation (MB – make bobble) is included in the pattern, involving knitting into the front, back, and front of a single stitch, then working several rows before passing stitches over to create a three-dimensional textured element

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates a variety of fundamental and decorative stitches:

• Stockinette stitch: The base stitch used for much of the garment, creating a smooth, classic fabric surface
• Garter stitch: Likely used for ribbing or edging details to provide elasticity and structure
• Cable stitches: The signature patterning technique that defines the jacket's visual character
• Bobble stitches: Decorative textured elements created using the special make bobble (MB) technique
• Increases and decreases: Standard shaping methods including knit two together (k2tog), make one stitch (m1), and make one purl stitch (m1p) for garment shaping

Materials and Tools

The Alicia Jacket requires specific materials to achieve the intended finished fabric and drape:

• Yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, a premium merino wool blend available exclusively through LoveCrafts. The pattern requires 10 to 13 balls of 50g (1¾oz) depending on size. The original colorway shown is Tempest Blue (color code 167), with suggested alternative colorways including Claret, Butterscotch, Fawn, and Plum
• Needles: Three pairs of needles in metric sizing are required: 2.75mm (US 2), 3mm (US 2), and 3.25mm (US 3). The 3.25mm needles are used for the main pattern work
• Gauge/Tension: Achieving proper gauge is essential for this garment. Over stockinette stitch using 3.25mm needles, the gauge is 25 stitches and 34 rows per 10cm (4-inch) square. Over the main cable pattern using the same needles, the gauge is 30 stitches and 36 rows per 10cm square

Pattern Details

The Alicia Jacket is classified as an advanced skill level project, suitable for knitters with solid foundational knowledge seeking to expand their technical abilities. The sleeve length is consistent at 36cm (14¼ inches) across all sizes, while the back neck measurement ranges from 19¾ to 21½ inches depending on the size selected. The length to back neck varies from 50cm to 55cm (19¾ to 21¾ inches) across the size range. This downloadable PDF pattern provides complete instructions, abbreviations for both UK and US knitting terminology, and guidance for customizing the jacket through alternative colorway selections.