MillaMia Sigrid Boxy Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Sigrid Boxy Jumper

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Sigrid Boxy Jumper is a contemporary knitted sweater designed with a relaxed, boxy silhouette. This garment is available in five sizes to fit bust measurements ranging from 81cm to 102cm (32 to 40 inches), with finished bust measurements from 90cm to 115cm (35½ to 45¼ inches). The jumper features a modern oversized fit with a length to shoulder ranging from 56cm to 63cm (22 to 24¾ inches) and consistent sleeve length of 45cm (17¾ inches) across all sizes.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key construction techniques to achieve its finished design:

• Bottom-Up Construction: The garment is worked from the lower edge upward, allowing knitters to try on the piece as it develops and adjust length as needed before binding off.
• Intarsia Colorwork: The pattern incorporates the intarsia method for introducing multiple colors into the design. This technique involves using separate yarn lengths or bobbins for different colored sections, creating distinct color blocks without the bulk that stranding would produce. The pattern notes advise taking time during finishing to ensure a sleek, polished result rather than a bulky appearance.
• Seamed Construction: Individual pieces are worked flat on straight needles and then seamed together. The instructions specifically emphasize careful sleeve insertion to maintain a refined finish and prevent bulkiness at the seams.
• Worked Flat: Rather than working in the round, all pieces are knitted back and forth on straight needles, requiring seaming to join the front, back, and sleeves into the finished garment.

Stitches Used

The Sigrid Boxy Jumper is primarily constructed using fundamental knitting stitches:

• Stocking Stitch (Stockinette Stitch): The main fabric stitch, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side. This produces the smooth, classic knitted appearance that forms the base of the garment.
• Garter Stitch: Likely used for ribbing or edging details, created by knitting every row to produce a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges.
• Moss Stitch (Seed Stitch in US terminology): A textured stitch that may be incorporated for contrast or structural elements within the design.

Additional stitch techniques referenced in the pattern include increases (m1 and m1p methods for creating new stitches) and decreases (k2tog for knit two stitches together), which are essential for shaping the armholes, neckline, and sleeve caps.

Materials

The Sigrid Boxy Jumper is designed to be worked in MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky yarn, a premium super bulky weight yarn available exclusively through Love Knitting. The yarn requirements vary by size:

• Jet Black (406) - Color A: 2 to 4 balls of 100g/3½oz (depending on size)
• Lingon Berry (422) - Color B: 5 to 7 balls
• Seagull (403) - Color C: 5 to 7 balls

The pattern also suggests alternative colorways including Eau Cream, Sailor Grey, Sunshine, Hay De Nil, Blue Day, and additional neutral and jewel tones, allowing for creative customization while maintaining the design integrity.

Needles Required: Knitters will need two pairs of straight knitting needles—10mm (US 15) for ribbing and 12mm (US 17) for the main fabric. The gauge is established at 8 stitches and 11 rows to 10cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch on the 12mm needles, making this a relatively quick-knitting project due to the super chunky yarn weight.

Skill Level and Construction Notes

Classified as an Improving intermediate-level project, the Sigrid Boxy Jumper is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle colorwork techniques. The intarsia method requires attention to detail and careful yarn management, but the super chunky yarn weight means stitches are large and forgiving. The pattern emphasizes that meticulous finishing—particularly in seaming the sleeves—is essential