Esme Cable Jumper - Knitting Pattern for Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino by MillaMia

Esme Cable Jumper – Knitting Pattern for Women by MillaMia

The Esme Cable Jumper is a beautifully structured women's pullover knitting pattern from MillaMia, designed to showcase classic cable detailing across an aran-weight fabric. Rated as intermediate in difficulty, this pattern is an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore the satisfying texture and visual depth that cables bring to a finished garment. The jumper is worked flat in separate pieces and then seamed together, giving it a clean, tailored finish that sits neatly on the body.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a women's cable jumper — a classic, cosy pullover with a structured silhouette. The design is available in seven sizes, fitting chest measurements from 76–81 cm (30–32 in) up to 137–142 cm (54–56 in), with finished chest measurements ranging from 102 cm (40 in) to 162 cm (63¾ in). The length to shoulder ranges from 55 cm to 64 cm depending on size, and the sleeve length is a consistent 48 cm (19 in) across all sizes. The sample model is a UK size 14 (US 10), standing 173 cm (5'8"), and is shown wearing the third size with a finished chest of 122 cm (48 in).

Techniques Used

• Cables: The defining feature of the Esme jumper, cables are created by temporarily placing stitches onto a cable needle and working them out of their usual order. This crossing of stitches produces the characteristic twisted rope or plait effect that gives cable knitting its rich, three-dimensional texture. Cables are a hallmark of traditional knitwear and add both visual interest and a satisfying weight to the finished fabric.
• Seamed construction: The jumper is worked in separate flat pieces — typically a front, back, and two sleeves — which are then joined using seaming techniques. This method allows for precise shaping and a structured, professional finish, and is a common approach in intermediate and advanced knitwear design.
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles rather than in the round, making this pattern accessible to knitters who prefer traditional flat knitting methods.

Stitches Used

• Wide rib: The tension for this pattern is set over a wide rib stitch — 20 stitches and 24 rows to a 10 cm (4 in) square on 5 mm (US 8) needles. Wide rib provides elasticity and structure to the fabric, complementing the cable panels beautifully.
• Cable stitches: Various cable crossings form the decorative panels of the jumper. These are worked in conjunction with the rib background to create contrast between the textured cables and the receding purl sections.

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran, an aran-weight yarn available exclusively at lovecrafts.com. The main colourway shown uses Stone 202, requiring 14 (15: 16: 18: 19: 21: 22) × 50 g (1¾ oz) balls depending on size. Yarn quantities are described as approximate, based on average requirements.

Alternative colourways are also offered for knitters who wish to personalise their jumper:

• Colourway 2: Dusk Mist 220
• Colourway 3: 225
• Colourway 4: Cloud Grey 227
• Colourway 5: Damson 223

MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran is a merino-blend yarn known for its softness against the skin, stitch definition, and the way it highlights textural details such as cables — making it particularly well suited to this design.

Needles and Notions

• 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles — typically used for ribbed edgings and cuf