Henrietta Jumper - Knitting Pattern For Women in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino

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

The Henrietta Jumper is an elegant, fitted women's sweater knitting pattern from MillaMia, worked in the brand's signature MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn. Designed with a refined silhouette and beautiful neck and chest detailing, this pattern is a rewarding project for knitters looking to develop and showcase their skills. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and covers seven sizes to fit bust measurements from 82 cm to 112 cm (32 in to 44 in), with actual finished bust measurements ranging from 94 cm to 126 cm (37 in to 49½ in).

What Is Being Made

The Henrietta Jumper is a classic women's pullover sweater featuring a carefully constructed neckline and chest area that form the centrepiece of the design. The finished length to shoulder ranges from 64 cm to 70 cm (25¼ in to 27½ in) depending on size, with a fixed sleeve length of 45 cm (17¾ in). The overall aesthetic is simple and elegant, relying on clean stocking stitch fabric and precise shaping rather than complex surface decoration.

Construction Techniques

• Bottom-up construction: The jumper is worked from the lower edge upward toward the shoulders, which allows knitters to manage shaping progressively and check length as they go.
• Worked flat (back and forth in rows): All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, producing separate fabric panels.
• Seamed finishing: The individual pieces — typically a back, front, and two sleeves — are joined together using seaming techniques, giving the finished garment a structured, tailored feel. Seamed construction also provides stability and helps the jumper hold its shape over time.
• Shaping: The pattern incorporates garment shaping to create a fitted silhouette, with particular attention given to the neck and chest area. Knitters are encouraged to enjoy the process of working these details.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch): The primary stitch pattern used throughout the body and sleeves. Maintaining even tension across stocking stitch sections is highlighted as important to achieving the clean, elegant look of the finished garment.
• Ribbing: Typically used at the cuffs, hem, and neckband in MillaMia patterns of this style to provide elasticity and a neat, professional finish at the edges.

Materials

The pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, a sport weight yarn sold in 50 g / 1¾ oz balls. The recommended colourway shown in the pattern is Haze Grey (107), with the quantity ranging from 11 to 17 balls depending on the size being knitted. Suggested alternative colourways include Petal (122), Sky Blue (126), Plum (162), Rain (165), and Berry (163), giving knitters a range of tonal options from soft neutrals to richer hues.

Needles

The pattern requires pairs of 2.75 mm (US 2), 3 mm (US 2), and 3.25 mm (US 3) knitting needles. Multiple needle sizes are used to achieve the correct tension in different sections of the garment, such as ribbed edgings versus the main stocking stitch fabric.

Tension / Gauge

The stated tension is 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over stocking stitch. Achieving accurate gauge is especially important for a fitted garment like the Henrietta Jumper, as even small deviations can significantly affect the finished bust measurement and overall fit across the seven available sizes.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated Improving by MillaMia, which corresponds to an advanced level of knitting experience. It is best suited to knitters who are already comfortable with garment construction, reading multi-size patterns, working consistent stocking stitch