MillaMia Knappa Jumper & Mittens Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Knappa Jumper & Mittens

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Knappa Jumper & Mittens is a two-piece knitting project set designed for children aged 2-11 years. The collection includes a colorful striped jumper with a boat neck finish and coordinating mittens that utilize leftover yarn from the main garment. This beginner-friendly pattern epitomizes classic MillaMia styling with bright, playful colors and modern design sensibilities.

Jumper Overview

The Knappa Jumper is a simple yet stylish children's sweater available in five size options to fit ages 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11 years. The jumper features actual chest measurements ranging from 62cm (24½in) for the smallest size to 80cm (31½in) for the largest size. Length to shoulder varies from 35cm (13¼in) to 51cm (20in) depending on size, with sleeve lengths ranging from 26cm (10¼in) to 38cm (15in). The boat neck design makes it exceptionally easy for children to slip the garment on and off independently, combining practicality with contemporary styling.

Mittens Overview

The mittens are designed as a quick-knit accessory project, perfect for using up leftover yarn from the jumper construction. Three mitten sizes are provided to fit ages 2-5, 5-8, and 8-10 years. A distinctive feature of these mittens is that the thumb is integrated directly into the overall knitting pattern rather than being knitted separately and subsequently stitched on, streamlining the construction process.

Techniques Used

• Bottom-up construction: Both the jumper and mittens are knitted from the bottom upward, allowing for straightforward sizing adjustments and intuitive garment assembly
• Seamed construction: Pieces are worked flat and then seamed together, creating clean, professional finishes on the completed garments
• Striped colorwork: The jumper features a multi-color striped pattern using four coordinating yarn colors, creating visual interest and the signature MillaMia playful aesthetic
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted on straight needles in flat rows rather than in the round, making this an accessible project for beginners

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Knappa Jumper & Mittens pattern is stockinette stitch (abbreviated as st st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a neat appearance on the right side and horizontal bumps on the wrong side. This fundamental knitting stitch is ideal for beginners and provides an excellent canvas for the colorful striped design.

Materials and Yarn

The Knappa Jumper & Mittens pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, which is exclusively available through www.loveknitting.com. This premium merino wool blend offers softness and durability suitable for children's garments.

Yarn Requirements by Colorway

First Colorway (Fuchsia, Cloud Grey, Butterscotch, Peacock):

• 2(2:2:3:3) 50g/1¾oz balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Fuchsia (143) designated as color A
• 1(1:1:2:2) 50g/1¾oz balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Cloud Grey (127) designated as color C
• 1(1:1:2:2) 50g/1¾oz balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Butterscotch (168) designated as color B
• 1(1:1:2:2) 50g/1¾oz balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Peacock (144) designated as color D
• Leftover yarn from the jumper is used for the mittens

Second Colorway (Daisy Yellow, Ice, Haze Grey, Midnight):

• 2(2:2:3:3) 50g/1¾oz balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Daisy Yellow (142) designated as color B
• 2(2:2:3:3) 50g/1¾oz balls