MillaMia Sabina Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Sabina Jumper: Advanced Stranded Colorwork Knit

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Sabina Jumper is a sophisticated pullover sweater designed for advanced knitters. This garment features striking colorwork patterning combined with textured stitch details, creating a visually dynamic piece. The jumper is available in six sizes to fit bust measurements ranging from 82cm to 107cm (32 to 42 inches), with finished bust measurements between 88cm and 126cm (34½ to 49½ inches).

Construction Method and Techniques

The Sabina Jumper is constructed using a bottom-up seamed approach, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted separately from the lower edge upward, then assembled together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, requiring seaming to join the pieces.

The primary advanced technique featured throughout this design is stranded colorwork with slip stitch. This method involves carrying multiple yarn colors across rows while working specific stitches, creating intricate patterned designs. The pattern notes emphasize the importance of managing yarn tension during stranded colorwork, as multiple strands can become tangled during the knitting process. Crafters are advised to pause periodically to untangle the various color strands being worked.

The jumper begins with an easy moss stitch edge (also known as seed stitch in American terminology), which provides a textured, non-rolling border before transitioning into the colorwork sections. A specialized stitch abbreviation, Tw2l (Twist 2 Left), is used in the pattern, which involves purling in the back of the second stitch on the left needle, then purling in the front of the first stitch before slipping both stitches off the needle.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

• Moss Stitch (Seed Stitch): Creates a bumpy, textured edge that prevents rolling and provides visual interest at garment borders
• Stockinette Stitch: The foundational smooth stitch used as the base for colorwork sections
• Stranded Colorwork with Slip Stitch: Advanced technique where colors are carried across the back of the work while slip stitches create the pattern on the front
• Twist 2 Left (Tw2l): A decorative twisted stitch that adds textural variation to the design
• Garter Stitch: Referenced in the abbreviation section for potential use in the pattern

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Sabina Jumper is designed to be knitted with MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, which is exclusively available through LoveCrafts. The yarn quantities vary by size:

• Main color (Midnight Blue 101): 6 to 8 balls of 50g/1¾oz weight depending on size
• Contrasting color (Butterscotch 168): 4 to 5 balls
• Contrasting color (Scarlet Ice Sky Blue 125): 4 to 5 balls

The pattern provides suggested alternative colorway combinations including Ice, Claret, Snow, Rain, and additional color options, allowing knitters to customize the jumper's appearance while maintaining the same construction method and yarn weight.

Needles and Gauge

Three different needle sizes are required to achieve proper gauge and construction:

• 3mm (US 2) needles: Used for initial ribbing or edge work
• 3.25mm (US 3) needles: Primary needles for stockinette stitch sections, with a gauge of 25 stitches and 34 rows per 10cm/4-inch square
• 3.75mm (US 5) needles: Used for colorwork pattern sections, with a gauge of 27.5 stitches and 32 rows per 10cm/4-inch square

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this advanced project, as incorrect tension will affect both the finished measurements and the appearance of the stranded colorwork pattern.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The Sabina Jumper is offered in six sizes with the following finished measurements:

• Size 1: 88cm bust (34½ inches