MillaMia Elin Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Elin Jumper: Pattern Summary

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Elin Jumper is a cropped knit sweater designed for intermediate knitters seeking a contemporary, fitted silhouette. This garment is intentionally styled with a shorter length, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various seasons and styling preferences. The pattern is available in six sizes, ranging from bust 81cm (32in) to 107cm (42in), with actual garment measurements from 91cm (35¾in) to 118cm (46½in) at the bust.

Techniques Used

The Elin Jumper employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning the garment is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the neckline. The body and sleeves are worked flat on straight needles and then seamed together to create the finished garment. The neckline and cuff edgings are worked in the round using circular and double-pointed needles, creating a polished, professional finish. This hybrid approach combines the simplicity of flat knitting for the main body pieces with the seamless quality of circular knitting for the ribbed edges.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Elin Jumper is stocking stitch (stockinette stitch in US terminology), which creates the smooth, classic fabric characteristic of modern knitwear. The cuff edgings feature a decorative cuff edging that the pattern notes may present a challenge for less experienced knitters, suggesting the inclusion of more advanced stitch techniques in these sections. Additional shaping is achieved through decreasing stitches (k2tog) and increasing stitches (m1 and m1p methods), which are fundamental techniques for creating fitted armholes, sleeve caps, and neckline shaping.

Materials and Specifications

This pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran yarn, which is exclusively available through Love Knitting. The yarn requirements vary by size: the main color (A) requires 5 to 7 balls of 50g (1¾oz), the secondary color (B) requires 3 to 5 balls, and the accent color (C) requires 3 balls. The suggested colorway uses Aqua (243) as the primary color, Cloud Grey (227) as the secondary, and Cinder (201) as the accent.

Knitting needles required include:

• A pair each of 4.5mm (US 7) and 5mm (US 8) straight needles for the flat-worked body and sleeves
• A set of double-pointed 4.5mm (US 7) needles for working the cuff edgings in the round
• Circular 4.5mm (US 7) needles for the neckline ribbing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch using 5mm (US 8) needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements and ensuring the garment fits properly.

Design Notes

The Elin Jumper features a cropped length with sleeve length fixed at 43cm (17in) across all sizes. The back neck length ranges from 43cm to 49cm depending on the chosen size. The pattern includes alternative colorway suggestions including Slate (200), Magenta (232), Denim (206), Blush (229), and Stone (202), allowing knitters to customize the appearance while maintaining the same construction method and yarn weight.