Stella Jacket - Knitting Pattern For Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran

Stella Jacket – Knitting Pattern for Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran

The Stella Jacket is a women's knitted jacket pattern designed by MillaMia, worked in their Naturally Soft Aran yarn. It is a flattering, versatile piece built from simple, clean shapes that come together to create a stylish colour-block jacket. A deliberate reverse stripe detail sits at the top of the colour-block section, adding a distinctive design feature that elevates the finished garment beyond a basic knit. The pattern is rated Beginner / Improving, making it an excellent project for knitters who are growing in confidence and looking to tackle their first structured garment.

What Is Being Made

The Stella Jacket is a women's seamed jacket with a colour-block design. It is available in a wide range of sizes to fit a bust measurement of 82–112 cm (32–44 in), with actual bust measurements spanning 86–130 cm (33¾–51 in). The length to back neck ranges from 51–57 cm (20–22½ in) depending on size, and the sleeve length is a fixed 36 cm (14¼ in). The generous size range and straightforward construction make this an accessible and wearable pattern for a broad range of knitters.

Construction and Techniques

The Stella Jacket is constructed using a seamed, worked-flat method. This means each piece — the back, fronts, and sleeves — is knitted separately as flat panels and then joined together using seaming techniques. Working flat is ideal for beginner and improving knitters as it allows each section to be completed and checked independently before assembly. The seamed construction also gives the finished jacket a clean, structured finish with well-defined edges.

• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted back and forth in rows, rather than in the round, making the pattern straightforward to follow for those newer to garment knitting.
• Seamed construction: The individual pieces are sewn together after knitting, a traditional garment-making technique that produces a sturdy, professionally finished jacket.
• Colour-block design: The pattern incorporates two colours — a main colour and a contrast colour — to create bold, graphic colour-block sections across the body of the jacket.
• Reverse stripe detail: A deliberate reverse stripe sits at the top of the colour-block section, adding a refined and intentional design accent.

Stitches Used

The Stella Jacket features Irish moss stitch as the primary stitch pattern used across the body, as referenced in the tension/gauge note which specifies 22 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm/4 in square over Irish moss stitch. Irish moss stitch is a classic textured stitch that creates a subtle, even fabric with a gentle surface interest — it lies flat, resists curling, and is well suited to structured garments such as jackets. Ribbing or a similar edging stitch is typically used on cuffs and borders in patterns of this type, contributing to a neat, finished appearance.

Materials Required

The pattern is designed specifically for MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran yarn, which is exclusively available at LoveCrafts. This is an aran weight yarn, offering a satisfying pace of knitting that suits beginner garment knitters. The recommended colourway uses:

• Marine Blue (210) as the main colour (M) — requiring 10–16 balls of 50g/1¾oz depending on size
• Ochre (240) as the contrast colour (C) — requiring 3–4 balls of 50g/1¾oz depending on size

MillaMia also suggests several alternative colourways for knitters who wish to personalise their Stella Jacket, including Damson (233), Blush (229), Stone (202), and Dusk (220), all from the Naturally Soft Aran range.

Needles

Three needle sizes are required to complete the Stella Jacket:

• 3.75 mm (US 5) needles