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

Ingrid Jumper – Children's Striped Raglan Knitting Pattern by Helena Rosen for MillaMia

The Ingrid Jumper is a charming children's striped raglan sweater knitting pattern designed by Helena Rosen for MillaMia. Worked in the brand's signature MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton yarn, this pattern produces a classic, colourful pullover that makes an ideal wardrobe staple for young children. The design is rated Beginner level, making it an excellent project for knitters who are building confidence with colour changes and garment construction, without the pressure of complex shaping.

Garment Overview and Sizing

The Ingrid Jumper is designed to fit children aged 2–3, 3–4, 4–5, and 5–6 years, with actual chest measurements ranging from 62 cm to 72 cm (approximately 24½ to 28½ inches). The length to shoulder spans 34 cm to 43 cm (13½ to 17 inches) depending on size, and sleeve lengths range from 21 cm to 27 cm (8¼ to 10½ inches). These generous size options ensure the pattern can grow with a child through several years of wear.

One of the most appealing design features of the Ingrid Jumper is its raglan construction, which naturally creates the neckband as the raglan shaping progresses — meaning there is no separate, fiddly neckband to pick up and work independently. As the pattern notes in its hints and tips, there won't be any difficult shaping either as the neckband grows out of the raglan naturally, making this a particularly approachable first garment project.

Construction Techniques

The Ingrid Jumper is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, worked-flat method. This means the individual pieces — the front, back, and sleeves — are each knitted flat from the cast-on edge upward, then seamed together to form the finished jumper. Working flat is a fundamental knitting technique well-suited to beginners, as it avoids the need for circular needles or complex in-the-round techniques. Seaming the finished pieces together is a valuable skill that gives the garment a neat, structured finish and helps knitters become comfortable with assembly.

The defining visual feature of the design is its stripe pattern, worked through easy colour changes. Stripes are one of the most beginner-friendly ways to introduce colourwork into knitting, as they require no complicated intarsia or stranded colourwork — simply changing yarn at the end of a row produces the bold, graphic effect. The pattern offers two suggested colourway combinations, giving knitters the flexibility to personalise the jumper.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – the primary stitch used for the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic fabric. The tension/gauge is set at 25 stitches and 34 rows to a 10 cm / 4-inch square over stocking stitch using 3.25 mm needles.
• Garter stitch – referenced in the abbreviations, likely used for borders or edging details.
• Knit two together (k2tog) – a basic right-leaning decrease used in the raglan shaping.
• Make one (m1) – an increase stitch worked by picking up the loop lying before the next stitch and knitting into the back of it, used to add stitches where needed.
• Yarn forward (yarn over) – noted in the abbreviations, used to create a decorative or functional increase where required.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton, a sport weight yarn sold in 50 g / 1¾ oz balls. This cotton yarn is smooth, breathable, and well-suited to children's garments, making it comfortable against young skin. Two colourway options are provided:

• Girl's version: 2(2:3:3) balls of English Rose (342) as colour A, plus one ball each of French Navy (320) as colour B and Pure White (310) as colour C.
• Boy's version: 2(2:3:3)