MillaMia Katrine Coat Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Katrine Coat

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Katrine Coat is a knitted cardigan-style coat designed for intermediate knitters. This garment is a versatile layering piece suitable for lounging at home on cooler days or dressing up casual outfits like jeans for country walks. The coat is available in three sizes to fit bust measurements of 87-92 cm (34-36 in), 97-102 cm (38-40 in), and 107-112 cm (42-44 in), with a finished length to the shoulder of approximately 75-79 cm (29½-31 in). The sleeve length, when the cuff is turned back, measures 45 cm (17¾ in).

Techniques Used

The Katrine Coat is constructed using several key knitting techniques that contribute to its sophisticated appearance and structure:

• Bottom-up construction: The coat is worked from the bottom edge upward, allowing knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and adjust the length as needed.
• Worked flat: The pieces are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, which is typical for seamed garments with distinct front and back panels.
• Cable work: Multiple cable stitches are incorporated throughout the design, creating textured vertical and crossed stitch patterns that add visual interest and dimension to the fabric.
• Seamed construction: Individual pieces are sewn together using mattress stitch or similar seaming techniques to create a polished, professional finish.

Stitches Used

The Katrine Coat features a variety of knitting stitches that work together to create its distinctive texture and structure:

• Reverse stockinette stitch (rev st st): The primary stitch used throughout the garment, creating a smooth, flat fabric with a subtle texture that serves as the background for cable details.
• Cable stitches: Multiple cable variations are used, including:
  • C4B (cable 4 back): A four-stitch cable that crosses stitches to the back of the work
  • Cr4Lp (cable 4 front purl): A crossed cable combining knit and purl stitches
  • Cr4Rp (cable 4 back purl): Another crossed cable variation with purl elements
  • Cr12B (cable 12 back): A larger cable incorporating knit and purl stitches in a complex crossing pattern
  • Cr12F (cable 12 front): The front-crossing variation of the 12-stitch cable
• Ribbing: Wide rib banding is used at the edges and cuffs, providing structure and elasticity. The pattern notes that this ribbing can be stretched out and blocked to maintain the coat's silhouette and edging.
• Garter stitch: Used selectively for edging and structural elements.

Materials and Tools

The Katrine Coat is designed to be worked with specific materials and tools that ensure proper drape and finished dimensions:

• Yarn: The pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran, which is exclusively available at www.lovecrafts.com. The coat requires 22-26 balls of 50g/1¾oz yarn depending on size, totaling approximately 1100-1300 grams of yarn. The yarn is available in multiple colorways including Cinder 201, Magenta 232, Marine Blue 228, Oat 240, and Ochre 210.
• Needles: Knitters will need a pair each of 4mm (US 6) and 5mm (US 8) needles for the main fabric and ribbing, as well as a circular 4mm (US 6) needle for neckline and edging work.
• Cable needle: A cable needle is essential for working the various cable stitches throughout the design.

Gauge and Tension

Achieving the correct gauge is critical for the Katrine Coat to fit properly. The pattern specifies a tension of 20 stitches and 26 rows to a 10 cm (4 in) square over reverse stockinette stitch using 5mm (US 8) needles. Knitters should always knit a gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure their finished coat matches the intended measurements and proportions.