Lexi Entrelac Jumper - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran by MillaMia

Lexi Entrelac Jumper – Advanced Knitting Pattern for Women

What is Being Made

The Lexi Entrelac Jumper is a women's sweater featuring the distinctive entrelac knitting technique. This advanced-level garment is designed to fit chest sizes from 76–81 cm (30–32 in) through to 137–142 cm (54–56 in), with finished chest measurements ranging from 95 cm (37½ in) to 161 cm (63¼ in). The jumper has a finished length to back neck ranging from 59 cm (23¼ in) to 67 cm (26¼ in), and sleeve lengths between 45–47 cm (17¾–18½ in), depending on the size selected.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs two primary construction techniques. The garment is worked flat, meaning pieces are knitted on straight needles rather than in the round. The finished pieces are then seamed together to create the complete jumper. The defining technique throughout the design is entrelac knitting, a complex method that creates a woven, interlocking block pattern. Entrelac involves knitting small rectangular sections that interlock with adjacent sections, producing a sophisticated geometric fabric with excellent drape and visual interest.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

While the PDF content does not detail every individual stitch abbreviation used, the entrelac technique itself requires knowledge of core knitting stitches including knit, purl, and decreases. Knitters working this pattern should be comfortable with picking up stitches along edges, a fundamental skill in entrelac construction where new blocks are worked by picking up stitches from the sides and tops of previously completed blocks. The interlocking nature of entrelac creates a fabric that is both structurally sound and visually striking, making this an ideal project for advanced knitters seeking to develop their technical skills.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This pattern is designed specifically for MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran yarn, a worsted-weight (aran weight) yarn supplied in 50g/1¾oz balls. Yarn quantities vary by size:

• 7–11 balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran in the main color (Color A)
• 6–9 balls in the contrast color (Color B)
• 6–9 balls in a second contrast color (Color C)

The pattern is available in multiple colourways. The primary colourway features Stone 202 (A), Ivory 221 (B), and Shocking Pink 244 (C). Alternative colourways include Teal 231 (A) with Magenta Cloud 232 (B), and Cherry Red 242 (A) with Dusk True Blue 220 (B), among others. The specific needle size required is not detailed in the provided content, though aran-weight yarn typically calls for needles in the US 8–10 range.

Design and Difficulty Level

Rated as an advanced skill level project, the Lexi Entrelac Jumper is best suited for experienced knitters with solid foundational skills and prior experience with complex stitch patterns. The entrelac technique requires careful attention to stitch counts, picking up stitches accurately, and maintaining consistent tension throughout the interlocking blocks. This pattern offers an excellent opportunity for advanced knitters to master or refine their entrelac skills while creating a striking, wearable garment in a beautiful three-color colorway.