Melina Jumper - Jumper Knitting Pattern For Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino by MillaMia

Melina Jumper – Women's Cable Knit Sweater Pattern by MillaMia

The Melina Jumper is a women's pullover knitting pattern designed by MillaMia, worked in their signature MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn. This intermediate-level pattern produces a beautifully structured jumper featuring classic cable detailing, making it an ideal project for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to explore more textured, statement-making knitwear. The finished garment is a timeless, elegant sweater suitable for everyday wear across a wide range of seasons.

Sizing and Fit

The Melina Jumper is available in seven sizes, designed to fit chest measurements from 82–87 cm (32–34 in) up to 142–147 cm (56–58 in), making it an inclusive pattern with a broad size range. The finished chest measurements span from 92 cm (36 in) to 164 cm (64½ in), offering a comfortable, relaxed ease across all sizes.

• Chest: 92 / 104 / 116 / 128 / 140 / 152 / 164 cm (36 / 41 / 45¾ / 50½ / 55 / 60 / 64½ in)
• Length to back neck: 58 / 60 / 62 / 64 / 66 / 68 / 70 cm (22¾ / 23¾ / 24½ / 25¼ / 26 / 26¾ / 27½ in)
• Sleeve length: 27 cm / 10½ in across all sizes

The cover model is a UK size 16 (US size 12), standing 165 cm (5'5"), and wears the third size of the pattern, providing a helpful visual reference for fit and drape.

Techniques and Construction Method

The Melina Jumper is constructed using a bottom-up, worked flat, seamed method. This traditional approach means the front, back, and sleeves are each knitted as separate flat pieces and then joined together with seams to create the finished garment. This construction style is well-suited to intermediate knitters who are familiar with reading flat knitting patterns and finishing techniques such as mattress stitch or backstitch seaming.

Bottom-Up Construction

Working from the bottom up is a classic sweater-making method that allows knitters to try on pieces as they go and make length adjustments easily before committing to the armhole and shoulder shaping. Each panel begins at the hem and progresses upward through the body and sleeve shaping.

Cable Knitting

The defining design feature of the Melina Jumper is its cable detailing. Cables are a beloved knitting technique that creates twisted, rope-like or braided textures by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle. The result is a richly dimensional fabric with a sculptural quality that elevates a simple jumper into a striking, tactile garment. Cables require a basic understanding of how to hold stitches to the front or back of the work while knitting others, a skill that intermediate knitters will find well within reach.

Worked Flat and Seamed

Because the pieces are worked flat on straight needles, knitters will alternate between knit and purl rows to build the fabric. Seaming the finished pieces together gives the jumper structure and clean, defined edges at the shoulders and underarms — a hallmark of traditionally constructed knitwear.

Stitches Used

• Cable stitches – the primary decorative element, worked across designated panels of the jumper
• Knit and purl stitches – used throughout to build the fabric and form the reverse stocking stitch or stocking stitch backgrounds that set off the cables
• Ribbing – typically used at hems, cuffs, and necklines in MillaMia patterns to create neat, stretchy edgings

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, a sport weight yarn sold in 50g / 1¾oz balls