Seven Christmas Jumper Patterns For 2017

Sleek or silly? Understated or pom poms and tinsel? Whatever your style there are patterns here for all the family to make a Christmas knit you'll never forget!

1. Looking for a super-Christmassy his and hers knit to throw on every year? This Sirdar pattern of a reindeer cocooned in a stripy scarf fits the bill. Available to download from Black Sheep Wools, it requires 3.25mm and 4.mm knitting needles and costs £2.75.

Image courtesy of Sirdar

2. For a more subtle look, Baa Ram Ewe is selling a pattern and yarn bundle to knit the Skógafjall Sweater. Its wintery, Scandinavian-feel design is knitted in the company's Dovestone Aran wool, including a green shade that's only available in this bundle.  The kit costs £120 direct from the Baa Ram Ewe website.

Image courtesy of Baa Ram Ewe

3. Little girls in your life will love this Dasher cardigan designed by Yorkshire-based knitter Ann Kingstone. Whilst it is bright and fun the reindeer add a touch of old-fashioned festivity to this cardigan that's destined to become a classic. The pattern is graded for ages one to nine and costs £5.25 from Ravelry.

Image courtesy of Susan Campbell

4. Head to John Lewis to buy this King Cole adult Christmas jumper pattern. The man's design has candy canes around the yoke whereas the women's has mistletoe. Change the body colour to something more vibrant if you want a more festive hue than black! The pattern costs £3.

Image courtesy of King Cole

5. Practice your intarsia skills with this snowflake jumper pattern from Wendy in white and turquoise. A red background with a white snowflake would also look great. Little Lamb Wool sells the pattern for £2.75.

Image courtesy of Wendy

6. Download this cute child's Christmas jumper pattern for free from Let's Knit magazine. The snowman, along with the smaller version to fit a teddy bear, are sure to delight little ones age two to seven. 

Image courtesy of Let's Knit

7. After a Fair Isle Scandinavian style sweater that's unique to you? Tin Can Knits' Strange Brew pattern shows you how to create your own design - knit it using prodigious amounts of red, green and white and you'll end up with a festive delight! The pattern costs $7 and lists 25 sizes from baby to extra large adult. 

Image courtesy of Tin Can Knits

Want more?

See these Christmas jumper posts from our archive:

• Get Knitting For Christmas Jumper Day - from 2014
• Christmas Jumper Patterns - from 2016

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