MillaMia Elis Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Elis Jumper

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Elis Jumper is a striking knitted sweater designed as an eye-catching piece of knitwear featuring a distinctive colored section around the shoulder. This intermediate-level pullover is available in six sizes to fit bust measurements from 82cm to 107cm (32 to 42 inches), with finished garment bust measurements ranging from 104cm to 137cm (41 to 54 inches). The jumper features a length to shoulder of 70cm to 80cm (27½ to 31½ inches) and sleeve length of 46cm (18 inches). Well-thought-out design details include side slits that add visual interest and practicality to this unique piece.

Techniques Used

The Elis Jumper is constructed using bottom-up knitting methodology, meaning the garment is worked from the lower edge upward. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and the finished components are seamed together to create the final garment. This construction approach allows for precise shaping and the integration of the distinctive colored shoulder section. When working from the chart, knitters must pay careful attention to directional reading: the first row is a right side row read from right to left, and the second row is a wrong side row read from left to right.

Stitches Used

The Elis Jumper employs two primary stitch patterns:

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch in US terminology): This is the main stitch used throughout the garment, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric with characteristic V-shaped columns on the right side. Stocking stitch is worked by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side.
• Moss stitch (seed stitch in US terminology): This textured stitch is incorporated into the design, creating a bumpy, woven appearance that adds visual and tactile interest to specific sections of the jumper.

The combination of these two stitch patterns creates visual contrast and adds depth to the garment's design, particularly in the featured colored shoulder section.

Materials and Tools

The Elis Jumper is knitted using MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran yarn, which is exclusively available through www.loveknitting.com. This aran-weight yarn provides excellent stitch definition and drape for this intermediate project. The yarn requirements vary by size:

• 12 to 17 balls (depending on size) of MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran in Slate (shade 200) for the main color (A)
• Six balls of Cinder (shade 201) for the secondary color (B)
• Three balls of Cobalt (shade 230) for the accent color (C)

Knitting needles required are a pair each of 4.5mm (US 7) and 5mm (US 8) needles. The smaller 4.5mm needles are typically used for ribbed cuffs and edges to create elasticity, while the larger 5mm needles are used for the main body fabric.

Gauge and Tension

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies 18 stitches and 24 rows to a 10cm (4-inch) square over stocking stitch when worked on 5mm (US 8) needles. For the moss stitch sections, the gauge is 18 stitches and 32 rows to a 10cm (4-inch) square on the same 5mm needles. These specific gauge measurements ensure the finished garment matches the intended dimensions and drape.

Suggested Colorways

While the pattern features Slate, Cinder, and Cobalt, MillaMia offers alternative colorway suggestions for creative variations: Marine Blue, Latte, Woodland, Shocking Pink, and Mist. These alternatives allow knitters to personalize their Elis Jumper while maintaining the striking shoulder design that makes this piece distinctive.

Skill Level

Rated as an Improving intermediate-level project, the Elis Jumper is suitable for knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are ready to tackle more complex stitch patterns and multi-color design elements. The combination of stocking stitch and moss stitch, along with the charted color work around the shoulder, provides an engaging challenge for