MillaMia Kelly Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Kelly Jumper: Advanced Knit Sweater Pattern

What Is Being Made

The MillaMia Kelly Jumper is a sophisticated knitted sweater designed for intermediate to advanced knitters. This garment is constructed as a classic pullover jumper with a fitted silhouette, available in eight sizes ranging from 76–81cm to 137–142cm chest measurements. The finished garment features a refined construction with tailored proportions, including set-in sleeves and a structured body that works well for both everyday wear and layering.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs a bottom-up seamed construction, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge of the garment and works upward, with pieces subsequently joined together using seaming techniques. The garment is worked flat on straight needles and circular needles in rows rather than in the round, allowing for precise shaping and stitch manipulation throughout the design.

The advanced skill level reflects the complexity of techniques required, including strategic increases and decreases for sleeve shaping, careful tension management across multiple stitch patterns, and precise seaming to achieve professional finishing. Knitters working this pattern should be comfortable with reading complex stitch instructions and managing multiple pattern repeats simultaneously.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (st st): The primary stitch throughout the jumper, creating a smooth, flat fabric with characteristic V-shaped columns on the right side
• Ribbed stitch: Used in combination with stockinette stitch for textured patterning, providing elasticity and definition to specific sections
• Decrease stitches: Including knit two stitches together (k2tog), slip-slip-knit (ssk), and purl two stitches together (p2tog) for shaping the armholes, neckline, and sleeve caps
• Make one increases (m1 and m1p): Used to add stitches while maintaining pattern continuity and creating invisible or decorative increases as needed
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (skpo): A left-leaning decrease used for balanced shaping throughout the garment

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Kelly Jumper pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, a premium knitting yarn available in multiple colorways including Storm, Snow, Butterscotch, Denim, and Plum. Yarn quantities are approximate and based on average requirements, ranging from 10 balls for the smallest size (76–81cm chest) to 18 balls for the largest size (137–142cm chest). Each ball weighs 50g and provides 1¾ ounces of yardage.

The pattern requires three sets of needles in different sizes to accommodate the varying gauges needed for different sections. 2.75mm (US 2) knitting needles are used for initial ribbed sections where a tighter gauge is desired. Circular 3mm (US 2-3) needles serve as an intermediate needle size for specific pattern areas. Circular 3.25mm (US 3) needles are the primary needles for the main body and sleeves, worked flat to create the stockinette and ribbed stitch patterns.

Gauge and Tension

Achieving correct gauge is critical for this advanced pattern. The primary tension requirement is 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over stockinette stitch using 3.25mm (US 3) needles. An alternative gauge of 25.5 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm over combined rib and stockinette stitch pattern using 3.25mm (US 3) needles applies to sections incorporating the textured patterning. Maintaining consistent tension throughout is essential for achieving the finished measurements specified in the pattern.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The Kelly Jumper is graded across eight sizes with finished chest measurements ranging from 94cm to 155cm. Length to shoulder varies from 57cm to 67cm depending on size, accommodating different body proportions. Sleeve length remains relatively consistent across sizes at approximately 45–46cm, with minor adjustments in the largest sizes. This sizing range ensures the pattern is accessible to a wide range of knitters and body types.