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

Ester Jumper – Knitting Pattern for Women by MillaMia

The Ester Jumper is a beautifully structured women's pullover knitting pattern designed by MillaMia, worked in two complementary colours of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn. This intermediate-level pattern produces a classic, fitted jumper with a striking symmetrical colourwork body and elegant reverse stocking stitch sleeves. Available as a downloadable PDF, the pattern covers seven sizes to fit chest measurements from 76–82 cm up to 137–142 cm (30–32 in to 54–56 in), making it accessible to a wide range of knitters.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a women's seamed pullover jumper featuring a two-colour symmetrical stitch pattern across the body and reverse stocking stitch sleeves. Finished chest measurements range from 91 cm to 151 cm (35¾ in to 59½ in), with body lengths from 56 cm to 68 cm to the back neck. The sleeve length is a consistent 44 cm (17¼ in) across all sizes. The design is described as having a clever symmetrical pattern on the body that is very satisfying to create, balanced by the more relaxing rhythm of the reverse stocking stitch sleeves.

Colourways

The primary colourway uses two shades of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino:

• Colour A: Rain 165 – 8(9:9:10:10:11:11) balls
• Colour B: Butterscotch 168 – 4(5:5:5:6:6:6) balls

Two alternative colourways are also provided within the pattern:

• Colourway 2: Ice 125 (A) with Scarlet 140 (A) / Pitch Black 100 (B) with Fuchsia 143 (B)
• Colourway 3: additional contrast options as detailed in the PDF

All yarn quantities are described as approximate, based on average requirements. MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino is a sport weight yarn sold in 50g / 1¾oz balls, known for its soft, smooth merino fibre that takes colour beautifully and is comfortable to wear next to the skin.

Materials Required

• Yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino (sport weight, 50g balls) in two colours as specified above
• Needles: A pair of 3mm (US 2) knitting needles and a pair of 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles
• For larger sizes: A circular 3mm (US 2) knitting needle and a circular 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needle are also recommended

Tension

Achieving correct tension is essential for a well-fitting finished jumper. The pattern specifies two tension measurements:

• 25 stitches and 34 rows to a 10 cm / 4 in square over stocking stitch using 3.25mm (US 3) needles
• 32 stitches and 40 rows to a 10 cm / 4 in square over moss stitch using 3.25mm (US 3) needles

Knitters are encouraged to swatch carefully before beginning, particularly given the two different stitch textures used across the garment.

Techniques Used

The Ester Jumper is worked flat (also described as worked in pieces) and then seamed together, making it a traditional construction method well-suited to knitters who are comfortable with finishing techniques. Key construction and technique elements include:

• Worked flat: All pieces – front, back