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

Elis Jumper – Women's Colourwork Knitting Pattern by MillaMia in Naturally Soft Aran

The Elis Jumper is a women's knitted jumper pattern designed by MillaMia, worked in their Naturally Soft Aran yarn. This eye-catching, intermediate-level knit features a striking coloured section around the shoulder and thoughtful design details such as side slits, making it a truly distinctive addition to any handknitted wardrobe. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is suitable for knitters who are improving their skills beyond the basics.

What Is Being Made

The Elis Jumper is a women's pullover sweater worked in three colours. It is designed with a relaxed, generous fit — the actual garment measurements are notably larger than the body measurements to allow ease and comfort. The jumper features a colourwork chart section concentrated around the shoulder area, adding visual interest without overwhelming the knitter with complex stranded work throughout. Side slits at the hem give the finished piece a modern, wearable silhouette.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern is written to fit the following bust measurements:

• 82, 86, 92, 97, 102, and 107 cm (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, and 42 inches)

The actual garment bust measurements range from 104 cm to 137 cm (41 to 54 inches), providing a comfortable amount of positive ease. The length to shoulder ranges from 70 cm to 80 cm (27½ to 31½ inches), and the sleeve length is a consistent 46 cm / 18 inches across all sizes.

Construction Techniques

The Elis Jumper is constructed using the following techniques:

• Bottom-up construction – the pieces are begun at the lower edge and worked upward toward the shoulders
• Worked flat – all pieces are knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles, rather than in the round
• Seamed finishing – the completed flat pieces are sewn together to assemble the final garment, making this a traditional construction method well suited to knitters who enjoy finishing work
• Colourwork from a chart – a colour chart is included for the shoulder section; the chart is read from right to left on right-side rows and from left to right on wrong-side rows

Stitches Used

The Elis Jumper incorporates a combination of stitch patterns that add both texture and structure:

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – the main body fabric, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface; tension is set at 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch
• Moss stitch (seed stitch) – used for textural contrast; tension over moss stitch is 18 stitches and 32 rows to 10 cm, reflecting the denser, more compact nature of this stitch pattern
• Garter stitch – referenced in the abbreviations, likely used for borders or edging details
• Standard decreases and increases including k2tog (knit two together) and m1 (make one) for shaping
• Chart-based colourwork for the decorative shoulder section worked across multiple colours

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The pattern is designed specifically for MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran, an aran-weight yarn. Three colours are used:

• Slate (200) – the main colour (A); 12 to 17 balls of 50g required depending on size
• Cinder (201) – the second colour (B); six balls required
• Cobalt (230) – the third colour (C); three balls required

Each ball weighs 50g / 1¾oz. The pattern also lists suggested alternative colourways including