"Elin Jumper" - Jumper Knitting Pattern For Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran

Elin Jumper – Women's Colourblock Knitting Pattern in MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran

The Elin Jumper is a women's cropped knitting pattern designed by MillaMia, worked in their signature Naturally Soft Aran yarn. Featuring a clean, modern colourblock aesthetic across three coordinating shades, this jumper is an ideal project for beginner and improving knitters who are ready to explore simple shaping and basic colourwork construction. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and covers six sizes to fit bust measurements from 81 cm to 107 cm (32 in to 42 in), with actual garment bust measurements ranging from 91 cm to 118 cm (35¾ in to 46½ in), offering a relaxed, slightly oversized fit.

Design Overview

The Elin Jumper is intentionally designed with a cropped length, making it a versatile layering piece. The back neck length ranges from 43 cm to 49 cm (17 in to 19¼ in) depending on size, and the sleeve length is a consistent 43 cm / 17 in across all sizes. The colourblock construction divides the garment between three distinct shades of MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran, creating bold horizontal or panel-based colour transitions that give the jumper its contemporary appeal without requiring complex stranded colourwork techniques.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat – The main body and sleeve panels are knitted back and forth on straight needles, making this accessible to knitters who prefer flat construction.
• Worked in the round – Circular and double-pointed needles are used for specific sections such as neckline finishing, giving a neat, seamless edge.
• Bottom-up construction – The garment is built from the cast-on edge upward, following a logical and beginner-friendly progression through the shaping.
• Seamed finishing – Knitted pieces are joined using seaming techniques, which is a valuable skill for knitters developing their finishing abilities and helps the garment hold its structured, fitted shape.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – The primary stitch pattern used throughout the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic fabric. Tension is measured over stocking stitch at 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm / 4 in using 5 mm (US 8) needles.
• Rib stitch – Used for the welts, cuffs, and neckband, providing elasticity and a tidy, professional edge. Ribbing is worked on the smaller 4.5 mm (US 7) needles to ensure a snug, neat finish.

Materials Required

The pattern calls exclusively for MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran yarn, worked in three colourways to achieve the colourblock effect:

• Aqua (243) – Colour A: 5 (5:6:6:7:7) × 50 g / 1¾ oz balls
• Cloud Grey (227) – Colour B: 3 (4:4:4:5:5) × 50 g / 1¾ oz balls
• Cinder (201) – Colour C: 3 balls across all sizes

MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran is a smooth, machine-washable yarn that knits up beautifully in stocking stitch, making it well-suited to showcasing the clean lines of a colourblock design. Its aran weight ensures the jumper works up at a satisfying pace without being too heavy for a cropped silhouette.

Needles Required

• A pair of 4.5 mm (US 7) straight knitting needles
• A pair of 5 mm (US 8) straight knitting needles
• A set of 4.5 mm (US 7) double-pointed needles (DPNs)