"Hast Jumper" - Sweater Knitting Pattern in MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton

Hast Jumper: Children's Knitting Pattern Overview

The Hast Jumper is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Helena Rosen for MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a charming children's jumper available in four sizes to fit ages 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8 years. The garment features a classic construction with intarsia colorwork details, making it an engaging project for knitters looking to develop their skills beyond basic stockinette stitch.

Garment Construction and Design

The Hast Jumper is constructed using a bottom-up, worked-flat method, meaning you begin knitting from the lower edge and work upward toward the shoulders, with pieces created flat on needles rather than in the round. The garment is then seamed together, which is a traditional approach that allows for precise shaping and easier intarsia colorwork integration. The pattern includes a main color in Black (300) with contrasting details in Off White (311), creating visual interest through the intarsia technique. Alternative colorway suggestions are provided, including Candy Pink, Seaweed Grey, Pebble Grey, and Mid Grey options, offering flexibility for personalization.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern provides four size options with the following actual garment measurements:

• Size 1-2 years: Chest 66cm (26in), Length to shoulder 34cm (13¼in), Sleeve length 24cm (9½in)
• Size 3-4 years: Chest 71cm (28in), Length to shoulder 38cm (15in), Sleeve length 27cm (10½in)
• Size 5-6 years: Chest 74cm (29¼in), Length to shoulder 42cm (16½in), Sleeve length 30cm (11¾in)
• Size 7-8 years: Chest 79cm (31in), Length to shoulder 46cm (18in), Sleeve length 33cm (13in)

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

Intarsia Colorwork: The Hast Jumper features intarsia technique, a method for incorporating multiple colors into knitted fabric while maintaining clean, professional-looking color blocks. When working from the intarsia chart, odd-numbered rows are knit rows and should be read from right to left, while even-numbered rows are purl rows and should be read from left to right. To prevent holes where colors meet, yarns should be twisted on the wrong side of the work. Small amounts of yarn are used for each color area, allowing for economical use of materials.

Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the garment is stockinette stitch (st st), which creates the smooth, classic fabric base for the jumper. This stitch involves alternating knit and purl rows and is the foundation upon which the intarsia colorwork is layered.

Seaming: After all pieces are knitted, they are joined together using seaming techniques, which creates neat, professional-looking seams that blend seamlessly into the fabric.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Hast Jumper is designed to be knitted with MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton, a sport-weight yarn available exclusively through LoveKnitting. Yarn requirements vary by size:

• Size 1-2 years: 4 balls of 50g/1¾oz in Black (300), plus 1 ball of Off White (311)
• Size 3-4 years: 4 balls in Black, plus 1 ball of Off White
• Size 5-6 years: 5 balls in Black, plus 1 ball of Off White
• Size 7-8 years: 6 balls in Black, plus 1 ball of Off White

The cotton yarn provides a breathable, soft fabric ideal for children's wear, with excellent stitch definition that showcases the intarsia colorwork beautifully.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern requires two pairs of needles: 2.75mm (US 2) needles and 3.25mm (US 3) needles. The smaller needles are typically used for ribbed edgings to create a snug, elastic finish, while the larger needles are used for the main body. The working gauge is 25 stitches and 34 rows to