Lykke Jumper - Knitting Pattern for Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino - Downloadable PDF

Lykke Jumper – Knitting Pattern for Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino

The Lykke Jumper is a beautifully crafted women's pullover sweater pattern designed by MillaMia and available as a downloadable PDF. Rated at an improving/intermediate skill level, this pattern is an ideal next step for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to explore more decorative and structural techniques. The design strikes a satisfying balance between simplicity and complexity: the back and sleeves are worked in smooth, straightforward stocking stitch, while the front panel features a rich variety of textured and cable patterns that keep the knitting engaging without becoming overwhelming.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a women's fitted jumper (sweater) with set-in sleeves. It is sized to fit a bust measurement ranging from 82 cm to 107 cm (32 in to 42 in), with actual garment bust measurements spanning 92 cm to 122 cm (36 in to 48 in) across six sizes, providing a comfortable positive ease. The finished length to shoulder ranges from 53 cm to 58 cm (approximately 21 in to 23 in), and the sleeve length is a consistent 46 cm (18 in) across all sizes. The result is a classic, wearable pullover with a polished, structured silhouette suitable for everyday wear.

Construction and Techniques

The Lykke Jumper is constructed using a seamed, worked-flat, bottom-up method. Each piece — the front, back, and two sleeves — is knitted separately as flat panels and then sewn together at the end. This traditional construction approach is well suited to intermediate knitters who are familiar with seaming and prefer the predictability of working in rows rather than in the round.

• Bottom-up construction: Each garment piece begins at the lower hem and is worked upward toward the shoulder, allowing for straightforward shaping of armholes and necklines.
• Seamed finishing: The completed pieces are joined using standard seaming techniques, giving the jumper a neat, structured finish with defined seam lines that add durability and shape.
• Cables: The decorative front panel incorporates cable work, where stitches are crossed over one another to create twisted, rope-like columns of texture. Cables are a classic knitting technique that add visual interest and a sense of craftsmanship to the finished garment.
• Bobbles: A special abbreviation, MB (make bobble), is used in the front panel. This involves knitting into the front, back, and front of a single stitch, then working short rows over those stitches and passing them over to create a raised, three-dimensional bobble detail. This adds playful texture alongside the cable work.
• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch): The back and sleeves are worked in classic stocking stitch — knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side — providing a smooth, clean fabric that contrasts beautifully with the textured front.
• Ribbing: As is typical for jumpers of this style, welts and cuffs are finished with ribbing to provide elasticity and a neat, professional edge.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – used throughout the back and sleeves
• Garter stitch – referenced in the abbreviations as a foundational stitch
• Cable stitches – worked across the decorative front panel
• MB (make bobble) – a multi-step bobble stitch unique to this pattern, creating raised textural accents
• M1 (make one) and M1P (make one purlwise) – used for shaping increases
• K2tog (knit two together) – a standard right-leaning decrease used in shaping

Materials

The pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, a sport weight yarn worked at a tension of 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch using 3.25 mm (US 3) needles. The quantity required is