This jumper was designed as a Christmas jumper for channel 4’s 2021 series of Kirstie’s handmade Christmas in the UK. As someone who has never owned a Christmas jumper I wanted something with a subtle nod to Christmas but that could be worn year round. A jumper shouldn’t just be for Christmas! This is so versatile with colours that it doesn’t even need to look festive and it’s also a great knit to use up scrap yarn on the stripes.
Inspired by a pulled Christmas cracker I’ve used a striking chevron stitch to create its jagged hem. The sleeves were inspired by the making of snow balls dipping them in to snow.
Level: Intermediate
Sizes to fit chest size XS - 28-30” S - 32-34” M - 36-38” L - 40-42” XL - 44-46” 2XL - 48-50” 3XL - 52-54”
Please note 2XL + 3XL haven't been tested, i have thoroughly checked these sizes, but yarn recommendations is an estimation. If you make either of these sizes i would be really grateful if you could let me know if the recommendation was correct.
Tool kit 7mm 80cm/40cm circular needles 6mm 40cm circular needles Tape measure Stitch markers Sewing needle Elastic for each wrist - elastic bands and hair bands will work, 0.5cm wide or thinner. To fit as tight or loose on your wrist as you choose.
