MillaMia Hast Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Hast Jumper: Intarsia Knit Sweater for Children

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Hast Jumper is a children's knitted sweater featuring a striking intarsia motif design. This pullover-style jumper is available in four sizes to fit ages 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8 years, with chest measurements ranging from 66cm to 79cm. The garment includes a button-fastened neckline and is designed as an eye-catching piece that showcases colorwork techniques suitable for improving knitters.

Techniques Used

This project employs several intermediate-level knitting techniques:

• Intarsia colorwork: The primary technique featured in this design, allowing knitters to practice reading charts and working with multiple colors. The pattern uses small amounts of yarn for each colored area, with yarns twisted on the wrong side to prevent holes in the finished fabric.
• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is worked from the lower edge upward, a common approach for garment assembly.
• Flat knitting: Pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, then seamed together.
• Seaming: Individual pieces are joined using seaming techniques to create the finished garment.
• Chart reading: Knitters follow a charted pattern where odd-numbered rows represent knit rows (read right to left) and even-numbered rows represent purl rows (read left to right).

Stitches Used

The Hast Jumper is primarily constructed using stocking stitch (stockinette stitch in US terminology), which creates the smooth, classic fabric base for the intarsia design. This fundamental stitch is worked over the main body and sleeves, providing an ideal canvas for the colorwork motif to stand out prominently.

Materials and Specifications

The pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton, a yarn exclusively available through Love Knitting. Yarn requirements vary by size:

• Size 1-2 years: 4 balls of 50g/1¾oz in Black (300) plus one ball of Off White (311)
• Size 3-4 years: 4 balls in Black plus one ball in Off White
• Size 5-6 years: 5 balls in Black plus one ball in Off White
• Size 7-8 years: 6 balls in Black plus one ball in Off White

The pattern specifies 2.75mm (US 2) and 3.25mm (US 3) needles, with the larger needles used for the main fabric. The tension is 25 stitches and 34 rows to a 10cm/4in square over stocking stitch using 3.25mm needles. Three buttons, approximately 10mm in diameter, are required for the neckline closure.

Design Details and Color Options

The suggested colorway features Black as the main color with Off White for the intarsia motif. Alternative colorway combinations are provided, including Candy Pink with Grey, Seaweed with Grey, Pebble with Grey, and Tomato options, allowing crafters to customize the visual impact of the graphic design. The pattern notes emphasize selecting color combinations that make the motif stand out effectively.

Skill Level and Construction Notes

Rated as an Improving skill level, this project is designed for knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are ready to develop their chart-reading and intarsia skills. The pattern includes helpful hints and tips, noting that the motif is fun and impactful, making it an excellent learning project for intermediate knitters looking to expand their colorwork abilities.