MillaMia Cornelia Cape Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Cornelia Cape

What Is Being Made

The MillaMia Cornelia Cape is a knitted cape garment designed for intermediate-level knitters. This project creates a sophisticated layering piece suitable for bust sizes ranging from 82-87 cm (32-34 inches) through 112-117 cm (44-46 inches). The cape features a structured design with button closures and is available in Marine Blue, with suggested alternative colorways including Shocking Pink, Bark Grey, and Latte Haze.

Techniques Used

The Cornelia Cape employs multiple knitting techniques to create its finished structure. The garment is worked flat on straight needles for the main body sections, combined with worked in the round construction for certain components using circular needles. The cape is constructed using a bottom-up approach, building the garment from the lower edges upward. Assembly involves seaming pieces together to create the final cape silhouette. This intermediate-level project requires careful attention to shaping and finishing details, particularly when attaching the 14 buttons that serve as both functional and decorative elements.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates two primary stitch patterns. Stockinette stitch (referred to as stocking stitch in UK terminology) forms the main fabric, worked at a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows over a 10 cm square using 5mm needles. Moss stitch, also known as seed stitch in US terminology, is used for textured sections and provides visual interest, with a gauge of 18 stitches and 32 rows over a 10 cm square on the same needle size. The pattern includes standard abbreviations for knitting techniques such as knit, purl, increases (m1 and m1p methods), decreases (k2tog), and yarn manipulation stitches.

Materials Required

The Cornelia Cape is designed to be worked with MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran yarn, which is exclusively available through Love Knitting. Yardage requirements range from 17 balls (50g/1¾oz each) for the smallest size to 23 balls for the largest size. Needle requirements include 4mm (US 6) and 5mm (US 8) straight needles as well as circular needles in both 4mm and 5mm sizes. The project is completed with 14 buttons approximately 19mm (¾ inch) in diameter. The pattern recommends choosing buttons in a matching color to the yarn, though contrasting buttons are suggested as an alternative design option to create a bold color statement.

Garment Measurements

The cape is engineered to fit multiple sizes with precise measurements. Across the back (excluding edging), the garment measures 55 cm (21¾ inches) for the smallest size up to 71½ cm (28 inches) for the largest size. The length from shoulder to hem (excluding edging) ranges from 66 cm (26 inches) to 71 cm (28 inches) depending on size selection. These measurements ensure proper drape and coverage appropriate for a cape silhouette.