Cracker Christmas Jumper Knitting Pattern | Save the Children

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Thomas B Ramsden
Needle Size

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

Straight
Techniques

Knit, Purl, 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

Have a cracking Christmas Jumper Day with this easy-to-follow pattern, created by Save the Children.

Looking for a Christmas jumper with a ‘bang’? Designed by Save the Children for Christmas Jumper Day, this classic knitting pattern combines colourful charted knitting with stocking stitch, ribbing, increases and decreases. Knit it, wear it and help raise money for a great cause on 10 December 2026. For more information, head to www.savethechildren.org.uk.

What you need

Yarn: Peter Pan or Wendy DK, 50g balls. Main colour: 4–12 balls, depending on size: 1 x 50g ball of each contrast colour used in the Cracker motif — see the relevant chart for colours.
Needles: 3.25mm, 4mm
Stitch holders

About the charity

Save the Children is a charity dedicated to helping children survive, learn and be protected. Working around the world, it responds to emergencies, tackles poverty and supports children to build better futures. Its Christmas Jumper Day campaign brings people together through festive fun while raising vital funds to help children thrive. Read our blog to discover more about this fantastic festive event. Love this pattern? Make the official Save the Children reindeer jumper, and Christmas jumper bunting.

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