Adult & Children’s Christmas Jumper Knitting Pattern Pack Knitting Pattern

Adult & Children’s Christmas Jumper Knitting Pattern Pack

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply, Sportweight
Designer

Susie Johns
Needle Size

US 2 / 2.75mm, US 3 / 3.25mm, US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Fair Isle, Intarsia, Knit

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

Download and knit Susie Johns' fabulous collection of Christmas sweaters for all the family!

The classic festive sweater is always in fashion and we've got some brilliant designs to get you in the holiday mood. With two adult styles and one for children aged three to 12, you can knit one for everyone in the family. The adult Fair Isle charts are interchangeable and you can choose from a crew or polo neck design. There are also four intarsia options for the little ones: a reindeer, snowman, Santa and penguin.

Sizing

CHILD'S VERSION
To fit age (approx): 3-4 (5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12)
To fit chest (cm): 54-56 (58-61, 63-66, 69-71, 73-75)
Actual chest (cm): 57 (62, 67, 72, 76)
Length from shoulder (cm): 37 (41, 44, 44.5 48.5)
Underarm sleeve length (cm): 26.5 (30.5, 34, 38, 40.5)

ADULT VERSION
To fit chest (cm): 81 (86, 91, 96, 101, 106)
Actual chest (cm): 88 (93, 97, 102, 108, 113)
Length from shoulder (cm): 61 (64, 67, 68, 70, 72)
Underarm sleeve length (cm): 48 (48, 48, 48, 48, 48)

What you need

Yarn: Child's version: Millamia Naturally Soft Merino, (A) shade 141 Grass, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) 50g balls, (B) shade 140 Scarlet, (C) shade 105 Sable, (D) shade 124 Snow, (E) shade 100 Pitch Black, one 50g ball of each, Adult version: Jamieson’s of Shetland Double Knitting, Crew neck: (A) shade 700 Royal, 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18) 25g balls, (B) shade 525 Crimson, (C) shade 104 Natural White, two 25g balls of each, (D) shade 790 Celtic, one 25g ball, Polo neck: (A) shade 525 Crimson, 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19) 25g balls, (B) shade 104 Natural White, two 25g balls, (C) shade 700 Royal, (D) shade 790 Celtic, one 25g ball of each
Needles: 3.25mm, 2.75mm (child's version only); 3.75mm (adult’s version only)
Stitch holders
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 enjoyed this Christmas jumper pack, download Susie Johns' Christmas pudding hat pattern pack next.

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