This festive sweater is a round-yoked, colourwork sweater with a choice of different motifs to add to the yoke.
This is my annual charity pattern release. All proceeds from the purchase of this pattern will be donated to the Fistula Foundation, and I’ll be matching up to £5000 in sales. There’s also an adult version of this pattern here.
CONSTRUCTION
It’s worked from the top down. First the collar is worked, then the yoke is shaped with increases, and the chart of choice is worked. The yoke is finished off with raglan shaping to improve the fit. The body and sleeves are worked in the round.
GAUGE
21 sts x 28 rows per 10 cm/4 inches
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) to fit approximately (6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 years) (4 years, 6 years, 8 years, 10 years)
Chest Circumference: (53.5, 57, 57, 59) (63, 68.5, 76, 80) cm/(21, 22.5, 22.5, 23.25) (24.75, 27, 30, 31.5) inches
Upper Arm Circumference: (22, 23, 23, 24) (25, 26.5, 27.5, 28.5) cm/(8.5, 9, 9, 9.25) (9.75, 10.5, 10.75, 11.25) inches
Yoke depth (from centre back neck to underarm): (11, 12, 13, 14) (14.5, 16, 17, 18) cm/(4.25, 4.75, 5.25, 5.5) (5.75, 6.25, 6.5, 7.25) inches (not including collar)
Body Length from Underarm (customisable): (13, 13.5, 14.5, 16.5) (19.5, 20.5, 22.5, 23) cm/(5.25, 5.5, 5.75, 6.5) (7.75, 8, 9, 9) inches
Sleeve Length from Underarm (customisable): (18, 19, 20.5, 24)(27.5, 30, 33, 35) cm/ 7.25, 7.5, 8.25, 9.5) (10.75, 11.75, 13, 13.75) inches
Recommended positive ease: 10–20 cm / 4–8”.
NEEDLE SIZES
4 mm needles for main pattern, 3.5 mm for ribbing
YARDAGE
MC: 298 (334, 361, 424, 505) (588, 692, 758) meters /325 (364, 393, 462, 551) (640, 754, 826) yards
CC: 21 (23, 25, 30, 35) (41, 48, 53) meters/ 23 (26, 28, 32, 39) (45, 53, 58) yards
YARN
The samples were knit in Cascade 220, Drops Lima, Drops Karisma, West Yorkshire Spinners BFL DK and Tynn Peer Gynt held with mohair. Testers also used Filcolana Peruvian Highland wool, Kelbourne Woolens Scout, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino and Woolly Knit 4ply held double.
COLOURWORK
Some of the charts are very simple with just two colours and no big floats. Some have multiple colours and longer floats. You might want to take this into account when choosing a motif. I erred to keeping the charts simple, but you might find adding an extra star, snowflake or patterning around your main motif might make it easier to manage your floats. You can also skip part of the chart (e.g. a nose) and add them after the fact with duplicate stitch.
There is a separate document with charts included, but you can design your own or tweak the ones that are here. You could add an extra row or 2 without any major issue or divide the stitch count differently if that works fo rwhat you’re trying to achieve. Chart minder is a helpful free charting tool if you’d like to try it.
Finally, feel free to jazz up the colourwork! Consider holding sparkly yarns or fluff, try adding embroidery after the fact or sewing on sequins or bows.
MOTIFS INCLUDED
Christmas tree, snowflake (x3), mini snowflakes, bow, robin, reindeer, mistletoe, holly berries, gingerbread person, santa hat, bauble (x2), wreath, fairy lights, stars, snowman.
The charts are 10x10
This festive sweater is a round-yoked, colourwork sweater with a choice of different motifs to add to the yoke.
This is my annual charity pattern release. All proceeds from the purchase of this pattern will be donated to the Fistula Foundation, and I’ll be matching up to £5000 in sales. There’s also an adult version of this pattern here.
CONSTRUCTION
It’s worked from the top down. First the collar is worked, then the yoke is shaped with increases, and the chart of choice is worked. The yoke is finished off with raglan shaping to improve the fit. The body and sleeves are worked in the round.
GAUGE
21 sts x 28 rows per 10 cm/4 inches
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) to fit approximately (6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 years) (4 years, 6 years, 8 years, 10 years)
Chest Circumference: (53.5, 57, 57, 59) (63, 68.5, 76, 80) cm/(21, 22.5, 22.5, 23.25) (24.75, 27, 30, 31.5) inches
Upper Arm Circumference: (22, 23, 23, 24) (25, 26.5, 27.5, 28.5) cm/(8.5, 9, 9, 9.25) (9.75, 10.5, 10.75, 11.25) inches
Yoke depth (from centre back neck to underarm): (11, 12, 13, 14) (14.5, 16, 17, 18) cm/(4.25, 4.75, 5.25, 5.5) (5.75, 6.25, 6.5, 7.25) inches (not including collar)
Body Length from Underarm (customisable): (13, 13.5, 14.5, 16.5) (19.5, 20.5, 22.5, 23) cm/(5.25, 5.5, 5.75, 6.5) (7.75, 8, 9, 9) inches
Sleeve Length from Underarm (customisable): (18, 19, 20.5, 24)(27.5, 30, 33, 35) cm/ 7.25, 7.5, 8.25, 9.5) (10.75, 11.75, 13, 13.75) inches
Recommended positive ease: 10–20 cm / 4–8”.
NEEDLE SIZES
4 mm needles for main pattern, 3.5 mm for ribbing
YARDAGE
MC: 298 (334, 361, 424, 505) (588, 692, 758) meters /325 (364, 393, 462, 551) (640, 754, 826) yards
CC: 21 (23, 25, 30, 35) (41, 48, 53) meters/ 23 (26, 28, 32, 39) (45, 53, 58) yards
YARN
The samples were knit in Cascade 220, Drops Lima, Drops Karisma, West Yorkshire Spinners BFL DK and Tynn Peer Gynt held with mohair. Testers also used Filcolana Peruvian Highland wool, Kelbourne Woolens Scout, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino and Woolly Knit 4ply held double.
COLOURWORK
Some of the charts are very simple with just two colours and no big floats. Some have multiple colours and longer floats. You might want to take this into account when choosing a motif. I erred to keeping the charts simple, but you might find adding an extra star, snowflake or patterning around your main motif might make it easier to manage your floats. You can also skip part of the chart (e.g. a nose) and add them after the fact with duplicate stitch.
There is a separate document with charts included, but you can design your own or tweak the ones that are here. You could add an extra row or 2 without any major issue or divide the stitch count differently if that works fo rwhat you’re trying to achieve. Chart minder is a helpful free charting tool if you’d like to try it.
Finally, feel free to jazz up the colourwork! Consider holding sparkly yarns or fluff, try adding embroidery after the fact or sewing on sequins or bows.
MOTIFS INCLUDED
Christmas tree, snowflake (x3), mini snowflakes, bow, robin, reindeer, mistletoe, holly berries, gingerbread person, santa hat, bauble (x2), wreath, fairy lights, stars, snowman.
The charts are 10x10
