Stina Jumper - Knitting Pattern For Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky

Stina Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women – MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky

The Stina Jumper is a women's pullover sweater knitting pattern designed by MillaMia, worked in the brand's own Naturally Soft Super Chunky yarn. With its bold cable detailing set against a rich reverse stocking stitch background, the Stina Jumper strikes an ideal balance between visual impact and approachable technique, making it a rewarding project for knitters who are ready to develop and refine their cable skills.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a classic women's pullover jumper featuring a chunky cable panel on the front and sleeves, set against a reverse stocking stitch background that creates a striking textural contrast. The jumper is designed to be a comfortable, cosy everyday wear piece with a relaxed fit. It is available in five sizes, fitting bust measurements of 81, 86, 92, 97, and 102 cm (32–40 in), with actual bust measurements ranging from 90 to 115 cm (35½–45½ in). The length to back neck ranges from 58 to 65 cm (23–25½ in) depending on size, and the sleeve length is a consistent 45 cm (17¾ in) across all sizes.

Construction and Techniques

The Stina Jumper is constructed using a seamed, worked-flat method, meaning the individual pieces — front, back, and sleeves — are knitted flat on straight needles and then sewn together. This is a traditional approach to sweater construction that produces neat, structured seams and a well-defined garment shape. Key techniques used include:

• Cable knitting – The signature feature of this design. A simple chunky cable runs along the front and sleeves. Two cable needles are required to execute the cable crosses. The pattern is described as an excellent introduction to cables, as the cable design is straightforward and supported by a clear reverse stocking stitch background.
• Reverse stocking stitch – Used as the main background fabric, this technique involves purling on the right side and knitting on the wrong side, producing a textured, bumpy surface that contrasts beautifully with the smooth rope of the cable.
• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – Also referenced in the tension/gauge swatch, indicating it is used in portions of the garment construction.
• Seaming – Finished pieces are joined together, a technique that benefits from basic finishing skills and produces a durable, structured result.
• Increasing and decreasing – Standard shaping techniques such as k2tog (knit two together), p2tog (purl two together), m1 (make one), and m1p (make one purlwise) are used to shape the sleeves and body.

Stitches Used

• Cable stitches – The central decorative element, worked over a defined stitch count with the aid of cable needles to create the classic twisted rope effect.
• Reverse stocking stitch – The primary background stitch throughout the body and sleeves.
• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – Used in select areas of the garment.
• Garter stitch – Referenced in the abbreviations, likely used for borders or edging details.
• Knit and purl combinations – Fundamental stitches that underpin all of the above techniques.

Materials Required

The pattern is designed specifically for MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky yarn, a super chunky weight yarn available in 100g/3½oz balls. The recommended colourway shown in the pattern is Lingon Berry (422), with suggested alternative colourways including Indian Sunshine (424), Jewel Pink (425), Cornflower (426), and Jewel Green (427). The quantity required ranges from 10 to 15 balls depending on size.

• Knitting needles: A pair each of 10