Child’s Christmas Snowman Jumper Pattern

Difficulty

Advanced
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Susie Johns
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Intarsia, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Knit Susie Johns' matching festive snowman sweater for a child and their teddy bear!

Little children will love Susie Johns' Christmas jumper featuring a snowman motif – with a matching version for their favourite teddy bear! Picture knits don’t have to be fiddly or time-consuming: try knitting the larger colour blocks from the chart as you go along then embroider the smaller details at the making-up stage using Swiss darning.

Sizing

To fit age (yrs): 2-3 (4-5, 6-7)
To fit chest (cm): 56 (61, 66)
Actual chest (cm): 70 (80, 90)
Sleeve length (cm): 24 (28, 32)
Length to shoulder (cm): 45.5 (49.5, 52)
Sleeve length (cm): 21.5 (26.5, 29)
Teddy’s jumper: to fit a 45cm bear

What you need

Yarn: Rico Essentials Merino DK, shades (A) 29 Cobalt Blue, 8 (9, 10) 50g balls, (B) 60 Natural, 6 (7, 8) 50g balls, (C) 05 Red, two 50g balls, (D) 56 Dark Brown, (E) 42 Green, (F) 74 Pumpkin, (G) 90 Black, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 3.25mm, 4mm
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in knitting, papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more. If you like this snowman sweater, why not make Christmas jumpers for all the family next?

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