MillaMia Molly Jumper Knitting Pattern
By MillaMia
Specifications
| Brand: | MillaMia |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest: 82-87cm to 142-147cm (32.2"-34.2" to 56.2"-57.8") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 4.00mm (US 6), 4.50mm (US 7) & 5.00mm (US 8) Single Point Needles |
| Featured Products: | MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Aran |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Aran
Ivory (221)
In stock
× $7.70
MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Aran
Mist (225)
In stock
× $7.70
MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Aran
Cinder (201)
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× $7.70
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Product Description
Molly Jumper by MillaMia is a lovely color-blocked women’s
pullover that is as much fun to knit as it is to wear. The sweater is knit in
Naturally Soft Aran, a versatile worsted weight yarn that is cable plied, so
it's durable and has excellent stitch definition perfect for cables and
textured stitches as well as simple stockinette. The sweater features a color-blocked garter stitch pattern, a mock turtleneck, dropped shoulders, and long
sleeves that will surely keep you warm and cozy. This pullover is the perfect
project for beginners to knit their first sweater. Lexi is knit flat from the
bottom up and then seamed.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: to fit 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54,
56–58)” chest
Finished Measurements: Shown in size 40–42 on model
Chest – 40 (44½, 48¾, 53, 57½, 61¾, 66)”
Length to back neck – 23¼ (23½, 24, 24½, 24¾,
25¼, 25½)
Sleeve length – 17” (all sizes)
Yarn Requirements: MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran (100% Merino Wool;
50g/87yds)
Color A – 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls shown
in #221 Ivory and #210 Marine Blue
Color B – 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) balls shown
in #225 Mist and #222 Powder Blue
Color C – 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls shown
in #201 Cinder and #240 Ochre
Needles:
US 6 (4.00mm) single points
US 7 (4.50mm) single points or circular
US 8 (5.00mm) single points or circular to get gauge
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” in ridge pattern on US 8 (5.00mm)
MillaMia Molly Jumper: Beginner Knit Sweater Pattern Summary
What is Being Made
The MillaMia Molly Jumper is a classic knitted sweater designed for beginner to intermediate knitters. This pullover features a distinctive design element: a slightly longer back length compared to the front, adding visual interest without increasing knitting complexity. The jumper is available in seven sizes ranging from UK 8 (32-34 inches chest) to UK 26 (56-58 inches chest), with finished chest measurements from 40 inches to 66 inches. The sleeve length is a consistent 43 centimeters (17 inches) across all sizes, and back length varies from 59 centimeters to 65 centimeters depending on the size selected.
Techniques Used
The Molly Jumper is constructed using bottom-up seamed construction, meaning pieces are knitted from the lower edge upward and then sewn together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, making it an excellent project for knitters transitioning beyond basic stocking stitch and garter stitch items. The pattern incorporates a ridge stitch pattern as the primary fabric texture, which provides visual dimension while remaining accessible for beginner-level crafters.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Molly Jumper is ridge pattern, worked over the main fabric using 5mm (US 8) needles. The pattern also incorporates fundamental knitting techniques including:
- Knit stitch (k) – the basic foundation stitch
- Purl stitch (p) – used in combination to create the ridge texture
- Knit 2 together (k2tog) – a basic decrease technique for shaping
- Make one (m1) – an increase method created by picking up and working into the back of the loop lying between stitches
- Garter stitch (g-st) – likely used for ribbing or edge finishing
Materials Required
The Molly Jumper is knitted using MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran yarn, an aran-weight yarn available exclusively at Lovecrafts.com. Yarn quantities vary by size and colorway selected, ranging from approximately 5 to 8 balls of 50 grams (1¾ ounces) each. The pattern requires three sizes of needles:
- 4mm (US 6) knitting needles – for ribbing or cuff edges
- 4.5mm (US 7) knitting needles – for transitional sections or alternative sizing
- 5mm (US 8) knitting needles – for the main ridge pattern fabric
For larger sizes (UK 18 and above), the pattern recommends using 4.5mm (US 7) and 5mm (US 8) circular needles worked backwards and forwards, providing additional needle capacity for the increased stitch count without changing the flat construction method.
Tension and Gauge
The pattern specifies a tension of 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) measured over the ridge pattern using 5mm (US 8) needles. Achieving correct gauge is essential for obtaining the finished measurements listed in the pattern.
Colorway Options
The Molly Jumper is offered in multiple colorway combinations using MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran yarn:
- Colorway 1: Ivory 221 (A), Mist 225 (B), and Cinder 201 (C)
- Colorway 2: Teal 231 (A), Ochre 240 (B), and Magenta 232 (C)
- Colorway 3: Marine Blue 210 (A), Powder Blue 222 (B), and Ochre 240 (C)
Pattern Difficulty and Suitability
Rated as a beginner skill level, the Molly Jumper is specifically designed as a stepping stone project for newer knitters who have mastered basic stocking stitch and garter stitch techniques and are ready to explore simple pattern work. The
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