Mio Jacket & Hat Knitting Pattern - 8ply
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Mio Jacket & Hat Knitting Pattern (8ply)
Knit a beautifully simple, kimono-inspired layering piece with soft garter ridges and timeless structure. The Mio Jacket is designed with generous ease, clean lines, and a flowing silhouette for everyday comfort and effortless style.
Featuring wide garter stitch bands, optional buttonhole placement (1, 2 or 3 buttons), and folded cuffs for extended wear, this gender-neutral design is both practical and polished. The coordinating Mio Hat completes the look with matching garter panel detail.
Back and fronts are worked together to the armhole for streamlined construction.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Includes neckline shaping, optional button placement, sleeve increases, and 3-needle bind-off shoulder finishing.
Tension
22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4mm needles.
Sizes – Jacket
Age (approx.):
3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 2–3y | 3–4y | 4–5y | 5–6y
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 2–3y | 3–4y | 4–5y | 5–6y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished Chest (cm) | 52 | 56 | 59 | 63 | 66 | 70 | 74 |
| Back Length (cm) | 29 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 45 |
| Sleeve Length – cuff folded (cm) | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 |
Designed with approximately 8–12cm positive ease for comfort and growth. Sleeves can be unfolded to add around 5cm extra length.
Sizes – Hat
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 2–4y | 4–6y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished Circumference (cm) | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
| Hat Length (cm) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Materials Required
Yarn
Yarn Weight: 8ply
(Approx. 100m per 50g ball)
Jacket Only – Approximate Meterage Required
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 2–3y | 3–4y | 4–5y | 5–6y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meters Required | 400m | 500m | 500m | 600m | 600m | 700m | 800m |
Jacket + Hat Set – Approximate Meterage Required
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 2–3y | 3–4y | 4–5y | 5–6y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meters Required | 500m | 600m | 600m | 700m | 800m | 800m | 900m |
Hat Only – Approximate Meterage Required
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 2–4y | 4–6y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meters Required | 100m | 100m | 200m | 200m | 200m |
Meterage is approximate and may vary depending on individual tension and yarn choice.
Needles
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4mm (US 6) knitting needles (used throughout jacket)
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Straight or circular (50–80cm cord recommended for larger sizes)
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3.5mm (US 4) needles (hat band only)
(Or sizes required to obtain correct tension.)
Notions
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Stitch holders
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Stitch markers (including removable markers)
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1–3 buttons or toggles (15–30mm depending on preference)
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Wool needle (tapestry needle)
Design Features
✔ Kimono-inspired open jacket
✔ Wide garter stitch bands
✔ Flexible 1, 2 or 3 buttonhole options
✔ Adjustable body length in ridge increments
✔ Folded cuffs for extended wear
✔ Coordinating textured hat included
✔ Clean 3-needle bind-off shoulder finish
✔ Gender-neutral, timeless design