Katrine Coat - Coat Knitting Pattern For Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran by MillaMia

Katrine Coat – Cable Knitting Pattern for Women by MillaMia

The Katrine Coat is a sophisticated, full-length women's coat knitting pattern designed by MillaMia. Worked in MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran weight yarn, this garment combines elegant cable detailing with a classic, structured silhouette that makes it a standout addition to any handknitted wardrobe. Rated as Improving (intermediate) in skill level, it is an ideal next-step project for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to explore more intricate techniques.

What Is Being Made

The Katrine Coat is a women's knitted coat designed to be worn as a true outerwear garment. It features a substantial length to the shoulder — ranging from 75 cm to 79 cm (approximately 29½ to 31 inches) depending on size — giving it a dramatic, elegant drape. Sleeves are designed with a cuff that can be turned back, with a sleeve length of 45 cm / 17¾ inches. The coat is sized to fit a bust measurement of 87–112 cm (34–44 inches) across three size options, with actual bust measurements of 99 cm, 110 cm, and 121 cm (39 to 47¾ inches), providing a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Sizes Available

• Size 1: To fit bust 87–92 cm (34–36 in), actual bust 99 cm (39 in)
• Size 2: To fit bust 97–102 cm (38–40 in), actual bust 110 cm (43½ in)
• Size 3: To fit bust 107–112 cm (42–44 in), actual bust 121 cm (47¾ in)

Techniques Used

The Katrine Coat is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, worked flat method. This means the individual pieces — typically the back, fronts, and sleeves — are knitted separately from the hem upward and then joined together with seams. This traditional construction approach gives the finished coat excellent structure and shape retention, which is especially important for a heavy outerwear garment. Seaming also allows knitters to block each piece individually before assembly, helping to achieve a polished, professional result.

A central design feature of this coat is its cable knitting. Cables are created by temporarily placing stitches onto a cable needle, working past them, and then knitting the held stitches — producing the characteristic twisted, rope-like or woven textures that give the Katrine Coat its visual richness. The pattern includes both simple and complex cable crossings, rewarding knitters who invest time in learning the technique.

Stitches and Cable Abbreviations

The Katrine Coat pattern uses a detailed set of cable stitches and crossings. Understanding these is key to successfully completing the design:

• Cr4Lp (Cable 4 Front): Slip 2 stitches to a cable needle held at the front of work, purl 2, then knit 2 from the cable needle. Creates a left-leaning cable cross with a purl column.
• C4B (Cable 4 Back): Slip 2 stitches to a cable needle held at the back of work, knit 2, then knit 2 from the cable needle. A classic right-leaning knit cable cross.
• Cr4Rp (Cable 4 Back): Slip 2 stitches to a cable needle held at the back of work, knit 2, then purl 2 from the cable needle. Creates a right-leaning cable cross with a purl column.
• Cr12B (Cable 12 Back): Slip 6 stitches to a cable needle held at the back of work, work k2, p2, k2 across the live stitches, then work k2, p2, k2 from the cable needle. A large, complex cable crossing spanning 12 stitches.
• Cr12F (Cable 12 Front): Slip 6 stitches to a cable needle held at the front of work, work k2, p2,