MillaMia Soren Jacket Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Soren Jacket: Children's Knitted Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The MillaMia Soren Jacket is a children's knitted cardigan designed for ages 1–8 years, available in four size options with chest measurements ranging from 69cm to 82cm (27 to 32 inches). This garment features a classic button-front closure and is suitable for both girls and boys, with construction flexibility to accommodate different styling preferences. The jacket includes set-in sleeves and is finished with a professional seamed construction.

Techniques Used

This intermediate to advanced knitting project employs several key techniques:

• Bottom-up construction: The jacket is worked from the lower edge upward, allowing for easier fitting adjustments and a more intuitive building process
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, creating distinct front, back, and sleeve panels
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces are sewn together to create the finished garment, resulting in a polished, professional appearance
• Buttonhole placement: The pattern includes strategically positioned buttonholes along the front opening; the design notes that reversing the left and right fronts allows customization of buttonhole placement for different wearer preferences

Stitches Used

Irish moss stitch forms the primary fabric texture throughout the jacket. This stitch pattern, also known as seed stitch in American terminology, creates a dense, textured surface by alternating knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard-like pattern. The Irish moss stitch is specifically praised in the pattern notes for producing an excellent fabric suitable for children's garments, offering both visual interest and durability.

Materials and Specifications

The Soren Jacket is designed to be worked in MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton, a yarn exclusively available through LoveKnitting. Yardage requirements range from 6 balls for the smallest size (ages 1–2) to 8 balls for the largest size (ages 7–8), with each ball weighing 50g/1¾oz. The recommended needle sizes are 3mm (US 2) and 3.25mm (US 3), with the larger size used for the main fabric at a tension of 28 stitches and 36 rows over a 10cm square. The pattern calls for 4–5 buttons approximately 20mm (¾ inch) in diameter, depending on the size being knitted.

Difficulty Level and Suitability

Rated as an Improving to Advanced skill level project, the Soren Jacket is best suited for knitters with solid foundational skills. The combination of Irish moss stitch texture, seamed construction, and buttonhole integration requires confidence in basic techniques and attention to detail during assembly.