Christmas Jumper Motifs | Beginner Knitting Pattern Knitting Pattern

Christmas Jumper Motifs | Beginner Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Garter , Knit, Purl

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

Choose your own festive adventure with a colourful set of 3D patches!

Give a plain sweatshirt a speedy Christmas update with this collection of knitted motifs from designer Val Pierce. Quick and simple to make, these miniature designs can be sewn onto a jumper, cardigan, or tank top to create your own personalised festive knit.

Sizing

Bow: 6cm tall, 7.5cm wide
Tree: 7cm tall, 6cm wide at widest
Present: 4.5cm tall, 6cm wide
Christmas pudding: 5.5cm tall, 5.5cm wide
Penguin: 7cm tall, 5cm wide at widest
Snowman: 10cm tall, 5.5cm wide at widest
Hat: 5cm tall excl. pom-pom, 4.5cm wide
Holly: 6cm tall, 7cm wide at widest
Stocking: 8cm tall, 6cm wide at widest
Star: 5cm tall, 6cm wide
Santa: 8.5cm tall, 6cm wide at widest

What you need

Yarn: DK in various shades, small amounts of each; plus black and white 4ply yarn and white eyelash yarn, small amounts of each
Needles: 3.25mm
Tapestry needle
Embroidery floss: red, black, orange
Buttons: sparkly star-shaped, two; holly-shaped, three; snowflake-shaped, one
Decals: mini satin bows, two; mini golden bell, one; mini red fluffy balls, two

Meet the designer

Val Pierce is a renowned knitting designer and author known for her charming toy, babywear, and accessory patterns. With a passion for creating accessible designs for all skill levels, her timeless creations have inspired knitters around the world for over two decades. For more great festive knitting patterns, browse our Christmas hub.

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