MillaMia Bernadette Coat Crochet Pattern

MillaMia Bernadette Coat: Crochet Pattern Summary

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Bernadette Coat is an intermediate-level crochet garment designed as a warm and stylish winter coat. Available in two sizes to fit bust measurements of 81-97 cm (32-38 in) and 102-122 cm (40-48 in), this coat features a back width of 53-68 cm and a length of 90.5-93 cm. The sleeve length is consistent at 40 cm across both sizes. This is a substantial, body-sculpting garment intended to provide both warmth and fashionable appeal for cooler seasons.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Bernadette Coat employs several key crochet techniques to achieve its finished design. The garment is worked flat for the main construction, allowing for structured shaping and easier assembly. Additionally, sections are worked in the round, providing seamless integration of different components. A distinctive feature of this design is the use of striped colorwork, which creates visual interest and allows for customization based on personal style preferences. The pattern includes surface crochet detailing, which is applied after the base garment is complete. The designer notes that crafters can choose between body-sculpting surface patterns or simpler vertical line designs depending on their aesthetic preferences. When adding surface crochet embellishment, maintaining appropriate tension is essential to avoid tightening the underlying garment structure.

Crochet Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Bernadette Coat is the mesh square pattern, which creates an open, airy fabric texture. The tension is worked to achieve 16 stitches (equivalent to 8 mesh squares) and 8 rows over a 10 cm square using the specified hook size. The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches including chain stitches (ch) for foundation and construction, double crochet (dc) as the primary structural stitch, and slip stitch (ss) for joining. The pattern also incorporates double crochet decreases (dc2tog) for shaping the garment silhouette. These stitches work together to create the mesh foundation upon which the decorative surface crochet patterns are subsequently added.

Materials and Yarn

The Bernadette Coat is designed to be worked with MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran yarn for the main body and MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky yarn for the striped colorwork accents. For the larger size, approximately 19 balls of the Aran weight yarn in Cloud Grey (227) are required, while the smaller size uses 25 balls. The striped color palette includes 2-3 balls each of Super Chunky yarn in the following colors: Cream (402), Eau De Nil (411), Jet Black (406), and Seagull (403). These materials are exclusively available through www.loveknitting.com. An alternative colorway option is suggested using Slate, Sugar, Sailor, and Seagull. The pattern is worked using a 5.5mm (US I-9) crochet hook, which is sized appropriately for the yarn weights specified and achieves the required gauge of 16 stitches over 10 cm.

Pattern Difficulty and Skill Level

The Bernadette Coat is classified as an intermediate-level project, indicating it is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills and some experience with garment construction. The intermediate difficulty reflects the combination of techniques required: working flat and in the round, managing color changes within striped sections, understanding garment shaping through decreases, and executing surface crochet embellishment. The pattern provides guidance on tension management during surface crochet application, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper ease to preserve the integrity of the base garment.