MillaMia Nora Cable Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Nora Cable Jumper

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Nora Cable Jumper is a knitted sweater featuring striking vertical striped ribbing on the sleeve cuffs and hem. This intermediate-level design combines classic cable work with stranded colorwork techniques to create a sophisticated, customizable garment. Available in four sizes to fit bust measurements from 82-87 cm up to 112-117 cm, this jumper offers a modern take on traditional cable knit styling.

Techniques Used

This jumper is constructed using several key knitting techniques that create its distinctive appearance:

• Bottom-up construction: The garment is worked from the hem upward, allowing for easy adjustments and a natural fit progression
• Worked flat: Pieces are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, then seamed together
• Seamed construction: Individual pieces are carefully joined using seaming techniques for a polished finish
• Cable work: Vertical cable patterns create texture and visual interest throughout the design
• Stranded colorwork: Multiple yarn colors are worked simultaneously to create the vertical striped rib effects on cuffs and hem

Stitches Used

The pattern employs specialized cable stitches that define the jumper's character:

• 2/2RC (Cross 2 Right): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at back of work, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle
• 2/2LC (Cross 2 Left): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at front of work, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle
• 2/2LPC (Cross 2 Left Purl): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at front of work, purl 2, then knit 2 from cable needle
• Stockinette stitch: Used as the base fabric with a gauge of 25 stitches and 34 rows over 10 cm
• Cable pattern: Worked at a gauge of 34 stitches and 40 rows over 10 cm using the specialized cable stitches

Materials and Tools

The MillaMia Nora Cable Jumper is designed to be worked in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, exclusively available at LoveCrafts. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 6 to 9 balls of 50g in the main color, supplemented by 2-3 balls of a contrasting color and 6-7 balls of a third color for the stranded colorwork elements.

The pattern calls for specific needle sizes to achieve proper gauge: 3mm (US 2) needles and 3.25mm (US 3) needles for the main work, along with a circular 3.25mm (US 3) needle for ribbed sections. A cable needle is essential for executing the cable stitches that form the jumper's signature texture.

Suggested Colorway Options

The pattern encourages customization through alternative color combinations. Suggested colorways include Seaside Daisy, Sea Doe, Scarlet, Claret, Yellow Green, and additional MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino shades, allowing knitters to personalize their finished jumper while maintaining the striking vertical striped rib design.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The jumper is available in four sizes with actual bust measurements ranging from 98 cm to 132 cm. Length to shoulder remains consistent across sizes at approximately 58-64 cm, while sleeve length is a standard 45 cm. This sizing range accommodates a wide variety of body types and preferences for fit.