MillaMia Henrietta Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Henrietta Jumper

What Is Being Made

The MillaMia Henrietta Jumper is a classic knitted sweater designed to fit bust sizes from 82cm to 112cm (32 to 44 inches). This garment features elegant shaping at the neck and chest, creating a refined silhouette with a length to shoulder ranging from 64cm to 70cm and consistent sleeve length of 45cm. The design emphasizes simple, timeless elegance through careful construction and attention to detail in the finishing elements.

Techniques Used

The Henrietta Jumper is constructed using bottom-up knitting methodology, meaning the garment is worked from the lower edge upward toward the shoulders. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for precise shaping and control throughout the construction process. The finished pieces are then seamed together to create the complete garment, which provides clean, professional joins and allows for careful blocking and finishing.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout this design is stocking stitch (known as stockinette stitch in US terminology), which creates the smooth, elegant fabric that forms the foundation of this sweater's aesthetic. Stocking stitch is achieved by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing the characteristic V-pattern texture. The pattern instructions emphasize maintaining even stitch tension across all stocking stitch sections to maximize the simple, elegant appearance of the finished design. Additional abbreviations referenced in the pattern include standard decreases such as knit two stitches together and increases using the make one stitch technique, which allow for the shaping of the neck and chest details that are highlighted as a key feature of this design.

Materials and Specifications

The Henrietta Jumper is designed to be knitted using MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn in the colorway Haze Grey (shade 107). Yarn requirements range from 11 to 17 balls of 50g weight depending on the size selected, providing approximately 1,750 ounces of yarn for the smallest size up to 2,975 ounces for the largest size. The pattern requires three pairs of knitting needles in different sizes: 2.75mm (US 2), 3mm (US 2), and 3.25mm (US 3), with the largest needles used for the main body fabric. The recommended tension is 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 3.25mm needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated at Improving skill level, indicating it is suitable for knitters with intermediate experience who are ready to progress beyond basic techniques. The project develops skills through the execution of shaping techniques, seaming, and the maintenance of consistent tension across larger garment pieces.

Alternative Colorways

While the primary pattern features Haze Grey, suggested alternative colorways are available in Petal, Sky Blue, Plum, Rain, and Berry, allowing knitters to customize their finished garment to personal preference while maintaining the same elegant design.