Juni Sweater - Sweater Knitting Pattern For Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino

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

The Juni Jumper is a classic, close-fitting women's pullover sweater pattern published by MillaMia. Designed with a clean, timeless silhouette, this knitted jumper is an ideal project for those stepping beyond their very first knitting experience and looking to build confidence with garment construction. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated Beginner / Improving, making it an accessible yet rewarding make.

What Is Being Made

The Juni Jumper is a women's pullover sweater worked in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn. It features a neat, compact fit that works beautifully across a wide range of body types. As noted in the pattern's own hints and tips, it is also an excellent choice for knitting for teenagers or those in a transitional size range — a practical bonus for gift knitters. The finished jumper has a fixed sleeve length of 46 cm / 18 inches and is available in six sizes to fit a bust measurement of 82, 87, 92, 97, 102, and 107 cm (32–42 inches), with actual bust measurements ranging from 92 to 120 cm (36 to 47 inches) to provide a comfortable ease. The length to the top of the shoulder ranges from 56 to 61 cm (22 to 24 inches) depending on the size chosen.

Construction Techniques

The Juni Jumper is constructed using a traditional, structured approach well-suited to beginner and improving knitters:

• Bottom-up construction: The garment pieces are worked from the cast-on edge upward toward the shoulders, which is the most intuitive method for those learning garment knitting.
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles rather than in the round, keeping the technique straightforward and familiar.
• Seamed finishing: The individual pieces — typically a front, back, and sleeves — are sewn together after knitting is complete. This seamed approach gives the finished garment structure and durability, and it also offers beginner knitters practice with essential finishing skills.

Stitches Used

The Juni Jumper relies on fundamental knitting stitches, making it highly approachable for those still developing their skills:

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch): The main fabric of the jumper is worked in stocking stitch — knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side — producing the smooth, classic jersey surface characteristic of this style of sweater. The tension / gauge is set at 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10 cm / 4 inches over stocking stitch.
• Ribbing: As is typical with garments of this construction, ribbing is used at the cuffs, hem, and neckline to provide elasticity and a neat finish, worked on the smaller needle size.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The pattern is designed specifically for MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, a sport weight yarn available exclusively through LoveCrafts. This yarn is a luxuriously soft merino wool, making the finished jumper comfortable against the skin — an important quality for a garment worn close to the body.

• Yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Denim (172) is used as the main colourway shown in the pattern. Each ball weighs 50g / 1¾oz, and the quantity required ranges from 10 to 13 balls depending on size.
• Suggested alternative colourways named in the pattern include Berry Mist (163), Butterscotch (164), Lipstick Red (168), and a further shade referenced as 108, giving knitters a range of palette options to personalise their make.
• Needles: Two pairs of straight knitting needles are required — a pair of 3mm (US 2) needles for the ribbed sections and a pair of 3.25mm (US 3) needles for the main stocking