MillaMia Martina Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Martina Jumper: Intermediate Knit Sweater with Striped Design

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Martina Jumper is a women's knitted sweater featuring a distinctive wide boat neck opening that makes it easy to slip on and off. This intermediate-level garment is available in seven sizes ranging from UK 10 (US 8) to larger proportions, with finished chest measurements from 100cm (39½ inches) to 167cm (65¾ inches). The jumper has a length to back neck ranging from 56cm to 68cm (22 to 26¾ inches) and fixed sleeve length of 40cm (15¾ inches). The design offers styling versatility—it can be worn with a polo neck for a layered look or with the neck bare for a summery appearance.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using seamed construction, meaning the individual pieces are knitted separately and then sewn together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for easier pattern management and shaping. The most prominent technique featured in this design is striped colorwork, which creates visual interest through the strategic placement of multiple yarn colors throughout the piece. The wide boat neck is a key design feature that contributes to the garment's ease of wear and contemporary aesthetic.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the MillaMia Martina Jumper is stocking stitch (known as stockinette stitch in US terminology), which creates the classic smooth, V-textured fabric characteristic of most knitted garments. Stocking stitch is achieved by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing a refined finish. The pattern also incorporates standard knitting abbreviations including knit (k), purl (p), increases (inc), and slip stitches (sl), along with pattern repeats (patt) to structure the striped design elements.

Materials and Specifications

The MillaMia Martina Jumper is knitted using MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, a premium fiber available exclusively at Lovecrafts.com. The yarn is supplied in 50g/1¾oz balls, with quantities varying by size. The color palette includes four distinct shades: Tempest 167 (the primary color A, requiring 3 to 5 balls depending on size), Ice 125 (color B), Mist 164 (color C), and Daisy Yellow 142 (color D, requiring 2 balls for all sizes). Alternative colorway options are provided, including combinations such as Lipstick Red with Forget me not and Plum, or Midnight with Petal and Cloud Grey with Butterscotch.

The pattern requires two pairs of knitting needles: 2.75mm (US 2) needles for ribbed edgings and 3.25mm (US 3) needles for the main fabric. Circular needles in both sizes are also needed for working the neckline. The tension specifications are critical for achieving the correct finished measurements: 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm/4 inches over stocking stitch using 3.25mm needles, and 25 stitches and 45 rows to 10cm/4 inches over pattern using 3.25mm needles. These tension gauges ensure that the striped pattern and overall garment proportions are accurate.

Design Features and Construction Notes

The wide boat neck opening is highlighted as a key design advantage, offering practical ease of dressing while maintaining a stylish silhouette. The seamed, flat-worked construction method allows for precise shaping and color changes, making the striped pattern integration straightforward for intermediate-level knitters. The fixed sleeve length of 40cm across all sizes provides a standard three-quarter to full-length sleeve depending on arm proportions. The garment's length to back neck increases incrementally across sizes, ensuring proper proportions for different body measurements.