Bernadette Coat - Crochet Pattern For Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran and Naturally Soft Super Chunky

Bernadette Coat – Crochet Pattern for Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran and Naturally Soft Super Chunky

The Bernadette Coat is a full-length women's crochet coat pattern designed by MillaMia, combining two different yarn weights to create a warm, stylish, and visually striking winter garment. Rated intermediate in difficulty, this pattern is a rewarding project for crocheters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore more structured garment construction. The finished coat features a bold mesh body accented with multicolour surface crochet details, making it as much a statement piece as it is a practical cold-weather layer.

Garment Overview and Sizing

The Bernadette Coat is worked to fit a bust measurement of 81–97 cm (32–38 in) in the smaller size and 102–122 cm (40–48 in) in the larger size. The actual back width measures 53 cm (20¾ in) or 68 cm (26¾ in) depending on the size chosen, with a generous length of 90.5–93 cm (35¾–36½ in) — making this a true full-length coat. Sleeve length is consistent across both sizes at 40 cm (15¾ in). The oversized, enveloping silhouette is intentional, designed to layer comfortably over winter outfits while remaining flattering and body-conscious through the placement of the surface crochet detailing.

Materials Required

Yarn

• MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran in Cloud Grey (227) – the primary yarn for the coat body, required in 19 balls for the smaller size or 25 balls for the larger size, each ball weighing 50g / 1¾ oz
• MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky in Cream (402) – used for surface crochet decoration, approximately 2–3 balls
• MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky in Eau De Nil (411) – used for surface crochet decoration, approximately 2–3 balls
• MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky in Jet Black (406) – used for surface crochet decoration, approximately 2–3 balls
• MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky in Seagull (403) – used for surface crochet decoration, approximately 2–3 balls

The combination of aran weight yarn for the structural mesh fabric and super chunky weight yarn for the surface embellishment is a distinctive design choice. The heavier super chunky yarn sits boldly on top of the lighter aran mesh, creating strong visual contrast and tactile depth without adding excessive bulk to the underlying garment structure. A suggested alternative colourway is also referenced in the pattern, featuring Slate (200), Sugar Pink (403), Sailor Blue (413), and Seagull (407), offering a softer, more pastel-toned variation for those who prefer a different aesthetic.

Hook

• 5.5mm (US I-9) crochet hook – used throughout for both the main fabric and the surface crochet

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for a well-fitting coat of this size. The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches (8 mesh squares) and 8 rows to 10 cm / 4 in, measured over the mesh square pattern using a 5.5mm hook. Crocheting a tension swatch before beginning is strongly recommended, particularly given the large number of stitches involved across the back panel. An incorrect gauge over such a wide garment will result in a significantly different finished width.

Techniques Used

• Mesh square pattern – the primary stitch structure forming the coat's fabric; a classic open mesh created with a combination of chain spaces and double crochet stitches, producing a lightweight yet structured fabric ideal for a long coat
• Surface crochet – the defining decorative technique of this