MillaMia Anne Sofie Stripe Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Anne Sofie Stripe Jumper

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Anne Sofie Stripe Jumper is a beginner-level knitted sweater featuring a striking two-color striped design. This pullover jumper is available in six sizes to fit bust measurements from 81cm to 107cm (32 to 42 inches), with finished bust measurements ranging from 88cm to 120cm (34¾ to 47¼ inches). The jumper has a length to shoulder of approximately 56 to 62cm (22 to 24½ inches) and consistent sleeve length of 46cm (18 inches) across all sizes.

Construction Technique

This jumper features an unconventional construction method: it is knitted sideways from cuff to cuff rather than in the traditional top-down or bottom-up approach. This horizontal knitting technique creates the striped pattern as you work across the width of the garment. The pattern offers flexibility in finishing, allowing knitters to either pick up stitches to continue knitting the back and front sections, or to knit them separately and seam them together afterwards. The finished garment is assembled using seaming techniques to join the various sections.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch): The primary stitch used throughout the jumper, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• Striping: Two-color horizontal stripes worked by alternating between yarn colors as you knit across rows
• Seaming: Used to join the knitted sections together, particularly when combining separately knitted front and back pieces
• Picked-up stitches: An alternative finishing method where stitches are picked up along edges to continue knitting rather than seaming
• Standard decreasing and increasing: Techniques such as knit two stitches together (k2tog) and make one stitch (m1) are used to shape the garment

Materials and Specifications

The jumper is knitted using MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, which is exclusively available at Love Knitting. The yarn requirements vary by size: you will need 5 to 8 balls of 50g (1¾ oz) in Snow 124 (the main color A) and 5 to 7 balls in Pitch Black 100 (the contrasting stripe color B), depending on which size you are making.

The pattern calls for 3mm (US 2) knitting needles for initial ribbing or edging, and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles (available as either a pair of straight needles or double-pointed/long circular needles) for the main body of the jumper. The suggested tension or gauge is 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using the 3.25mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is particularly important for this pattern since it is written in rows rather than rounds.

Color Options

While the primary colorway features Snow and Pitch Black, an alternative suggested colorway is provided using the following MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino colors: Daisy, Ice, Midnight, Rain, and Red, offering knitters creative options for personalizing their finished jumper.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Beginner level, making it suitable for knitters who are new to garment construction. The straightforward stocking stitch and simple striping technique, combined with the sideways construction method, provide an accessible introduction to sweater knitting without overwhelming complexity.