MillaMia Sol Jumper Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Sol Jumper

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Sol Jumper is a striped knitted sweater designed for intermediate knitters. This garment is available in eight sizes, ranging from 82cm to 117cm bust measurements, making it suitable for a wide range of body sizes. The jumper features a classic pullover construction with long sleeves and can be customized with optional embroidery detailing or worn plain for a clean, simple aesthetic.

Techniques Used

This jumper is constructed using several key knitting techniques that define its construction method:

• Bottom-up construction: The garment is knitted from the lower edge upward, allowing for easy fitting adjustments and a traditional building method
• Worked flat: The body and sleeves are knitted on straight needles in flat pieces rather than in the round, creating seamed edges
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces are sewn together to create the finished garment, providing structure and durability
• Stripe patterning: The design incorporates horizontal stripes using multiple yarn colors for visual interest
• Wrap stitch technique: Special abbreviations are included for wrap stitches on both knit and purl side rows, a technique used to prevent holes and create smooth transitions in the fabric
• Optional embroidery: The pattern includes embroidery detailing that can be added using a water soluble stabilizer and embroidery hoop for decorative enhancement

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout the MillaMia Sol Jumper is stockinette stitch (abbreviated as st st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat appearance on the right side and bumpy texture on the wrong side. This fundamental knitting stitch provides the ideal base for the striped colorwork design. The pattern also employs wrap stitches as a specialized technique to manage shaping and prevent visible holes during construction, particularly useful in fitted areas of the garment.

Materials and Specifications

The MillaMia Sol Jumper is designed to be knitted with MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton, an exclusive yarn available through LoveCrafts. The yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 6 to 9 balls of 50g each in the main color Off White (311). Additional colors include English Rose (342), Duck Egg Teal (351), and Lemon Yellow (333), with small amounts of Bright Red, Seaweed, Indigo Purple, and Sweet Pea reserved for optional embroidery work.

The pattern calls for 3mm (US 2) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles in straight pairs for constructing the flat pieces, along with a circular 3.25mm (US 3) needle for certain sections. Additional materials include medium weight water soluble stabilizer and a small embroidery hoop for those choosing to add embroidered details to their finished jumper.

Gauge and Sizing

The recommended tension for this project is 25 stitches and 34 rows to a 10cm square worked over stockinette stitch using 3.25mm (US 3) needles. Accurate gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The jumper is available in eight sizes with actual bust measurements ranging from 89cm to 125cm and sleeve lengths of 46cm throughout all sizes. Length to back neck varies from 55cm to 62cm depending on the size selected.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Improving difficulty, indicating it is suitable for knitters with some experience beyond complete beginners. The intermediate skill level accounts for the construction techniques, color changes, and optional embroidery work involved in completing the garment.