MillaMia Mija Chevron Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Mija Chevron Jumper

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Mija Chevron Jumper is a relaxed-fitting pullover sweater designed with a distinctive chevron colorwork pattern. This intermediate-level knitting project features a comfortable polo neck and is available in four size options to fit bust measurements from 82–86 cm up to 112–117 cm. The jumper is particularly versatile, styled to wear under a denim jacket or as a standalone piece for autumn evenings.

Knitting Techniques

This sweater is constructed using several key knitting techniques:

• Worked Flat: The garment is knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for seaming at the sides and sleeves
• Seamed Construction: Individual pieces (front, back, and sleeves) are knitted separately and then sewn together, providing clean finishing and precise shaping
• Cable Work: Cable stitches are incorporated into the design, adding textural depth and visual interest to the chevron pattern
• Colorwork: The chevron motif is created using contrast color yarns worked into the stocking stitch base, requiring careful yarn management and color changes throughout the pattern

Stitches Used

The Mija Chevron Jumper employs fundamental knitting stitches combined with decorative elements:

• Stocking Stitch (Stockinette Stitch): The primary stitch used for the main fabric, creating a smooth, flat surface that showcases the colorwork pattern
• Garter Stitch: Used for ribbed sections and finishing edges, providing elasticity and structure
• Cable Stitches: Integrated into the pattern to add dimensional texture and visual complexity
• Increases and Decreases: Techniques including make one (m1), make one purl (m1p), and knit two together (k2tog) are used for shaping the garment at the bust, waist, and armholes

Materials and Gauge

The pattern specifies MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, exclusively available through LoveCrafts. Yarn requirements vary by size: the largest size requires 16 balls of the main color Rain (165) in 50g balls, plus one ball each of three contrast colors—Midnight (101), Ice (125), and Claret (104)—for the chevron design. Smaller sizes require proportionally less yardage.

Knitting needles required are a pair each of 3mm (US 2) and 3.25mm (US 3) needles. The 3mm needles are used for ribbed cuffs and neckband, while the 3.25mm needles are used for the main fabric.

Tension (Gauge): The pattern specifies 25 stitches and 34 rows to a 10cm square over stocking stitch on 3.25mm needles, and 25 stitches and 40 rows to a 10cm square over the chevron pattern on the same needles. Achieving correct gauge is essential for proper fit across all four size options.

Design Details and Finished Measurements

The jumper features a relaxed fit with actual chest measurements ranging from 96 cm (size XS) to 144 cm (size XL). Back length to shoulder measures between 60–66 cm depending on size, while the sleeve length is a consistent 45 cm across all sizes. The polo neck collar adds a refined finishing touch suitable for layering or standalone wear.

The pattern includes suggested alternative colorways using MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in shades such as Putty, Storm, Snow, Plum, Grey, Mist, and additional contrast options, allowing knitters to customize the chevron design to their preference while maintaining the same construction method and gauge requirements.