MillaMia Bobbi Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Bobbi Jumper: Knitted Striped Sweater

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Bobbi Jumper is a classic knitted sweater designed for intermediate knitters seeking their first garment project. This pullover features a contemporary striped pattern throughout, available in seven sizes ranging from 86cm to 116cm bust measurement (34 to 46 inches). The finished garment offers a modern, versatile design suitable for everyday wear, with sleeve length fixed at 46cm (18 inches) and body length varying from 58cm to 64cm (22¾ to 25 inches) depending on size.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Bobbi Jumper employs several fundamental knitting techniques that make it accessible to intermediate-level crafters:

• Bottom-up construction: The garment is knitted from the lower edge upward, allowing for easier fitting adjustments and a more intuitive building process
• Worked flat: All pieces are created on straight needles using flat knitting rather than circular needles, producing individual front, back, and sleeve components
• Seamed assembly: Finished pieces are sewn together using mattress stitch or similar seaming techniques to create the complete garment
• Striped colorwork: The design features a carefully planned stripe sequence using three coordinating yarn colors, creating visual interest without the complexity of intarsia or Fair Isle techniques

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Bobbi Jumper is constructed primarily in stocking stitch (stockinette stitch), the most fundamental knitted fabric. This smooth, classic texture showcases the striped color changes beautifully. The stripe pattern is created by changing yarn colors at regular intervals—the pattern specifies different stripe sequences for the back and front pieces versus the sleeves, with varying numbers of rows in each color to create a sophisticated, multi-colored effect.

Stripe Sequence Details

The back and front feature an intricate stripe pattern beginning with 4 rows in Cinder (A), followed by 2 rows in Marine (B), 2 rows in Cinder (A), and continuing through a complex sequence of 16 rows, 40-54 rows (depending on size), and additional color blocks including 6-row and 12-row sections. The sleeve stripe sequence differs, incorporating 2-row color blocks and longer sections of Marine and Cinder, creating a coordinated but distinct visual rhythm on the arms.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Bobbi Jumper is designed to be knitted with MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran, an aran-weight yarn exclusively available through Love Knitting. The yarn requirements vary by size:

• Cinder (201) - Color A: 4 to 6 balls of 50g/1¾oz depending on size
• Marine (210) - Color B: 5 to 7 balls of 50g/1¾oz depending on size
• Pink Glaze (223) - Color C: 2 to 4 balls of 50g/1¾oz depending on size

Needles and Gauge

The pattern requires two pairs of needles: 4.5mm (US 7) needles for ribbed edges and 5mm (US 8) needles for the main stocking stitch fabric. The working gauge is 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm/4 inches over stocking stitch using the 5mm (US 8) needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements.

Alternative Colorways

While the original design features Cinder, Marine, and Pink Glaze, MillaMia offers several suggested alternative color combinations to personalize the jumper. These include Dusk, Teal, Magenta, Paradise, Ivory, Ultramarine, and Orange options, allowing knitters to create variations that suit their personal style preferences.

Skill Level and Project Suitability

Classified as Beginner/Improving level, the Bobbi Jumper is specifically designed for knitters who are ready to tackle their first complete garment. The simple stocking stitch construction removes technical complexity, while the stripe pattern provides visual interest and helps mask minor tension variations. This project teaches fundamental garment construction skills including gauge swatching, reading pattern instructions, managing multiple yarn colors, and