CHRISTMAS JUMPER BUNTING KNITTING PATTERN · 2019-11-12 · 2 The ave the hildre und is a charity registered i ngland and ales 213890 and cotland SC39570). MATERIALS Oddments of double

The Save the Children Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales (213890) and Scotland (SCO39570).

DECK YOUR HOME WITH MINI JUMPERS!

Just follow this simple pattern (and use the charts included) to knit your own mini Christmas jumper bunting.

by Sue Stratford

CHRISTMAS JUMPER

BUNTING KNITTING

PATTERN

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2The Save the Children Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales (213890) and Scotland (SCO39570).

MATERIALSOddments of double knitting yarn

NEEDLES4mm

ABBREVIATIONSK knit

P purl

St(s) stitch(es)

Note: This sweater can be knitted in any thickness of yarn, just adjust your needle size accordingly.

TO KNIT YOUR MINI JUMPERCast on 17 sts and work as follows.

Row 1: (K1, P1) to last st, K1.

Row 2: (P1, K1) to last st, P1.

Rows 3 - 18: Starting with a K row, work in stocking stitch.

Row 19: Cast on 4 sts at the beginning of the row. (21 sts)




Row 23: P2, K to last 2 sts, P2.

Row 24: Purl all sts.

Row 25: As row 23.

Row 26: As row 24.

Row 27: P2, K11, (P1, K1) three times, P1, K11, P2.

Row 28: P13, (K1, P1) three times, K1, P13.

Row 29: P2, K11, cast off 7 sts (leaving 1 st), K10, P2.

Row 30: P13, cast on 7 sts, P13.

Row 31: As row 27.

Row 32: As row 28.

Row 33: P2, K to last 2 sts, P2.

Row 34: Purl all sts.

Row 35: As row 33.

Row 36: As row 34.

Row 37: Cast off 4 sts at the beginning of the row. (29 sts)




Row 41 - 56: Starting with a K row, work in stocking stitch.

Row 57: (K1, P1) to last st, K1.

Row 58: (P1, K1) to last st, P1.

Cast off.

CHRISTMAS JUMPER

BUNTING KNITTING

PATTERN


To place a motif on the front of your jumper simply follow one of the charts adjacent. Begin using the grid pattern around row 5, starting at the bottom of the grid. Remember to start increasing for the sleeves on row 19. To change colour yarn, simply pick up yarn in your new colour and continue knitting. You can weave the yarn ends in to the jumper or trim them.

Once you have knitted your mini jumper, fold in half, matching the sleeve and side hems together, then stitch at the sides to finish.

Get creative and make up your own jumper motifs! What designs can you create on your mini jumper bunting?

Once you’ve made all your mini jumpers, simply thread ribbon or yarn through the jumper arms to string them up into beautiful bunting.

We hope you enjoy knitting this woolly wonder. Once you’ve finished, share photos of your mini jumpers with us on

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CHRISTMAS JUMPER

BUNTING KNITTING

PATTERN


CRACKER JUMPER

KNITTING PATTERNby Thomas B. Ramsden


ABBREVIATIONSK - Knit; P - Purl; st(s) - stitch(es); st st - stocking stitch; inc - increase; dec - decrease; beg - beginning; alt - alternate; tog - together; rept - repeat; sl - slip; tbl - through back of loop; cm - centimetres; ins - inches.

TENSION22 sts and 31 rows to 10cm, 4ins over st st on 4mm needles. If there are too many stitches to 10cm, then your tension is tight and you will need to change your needle to a larger size. If there are too few stitches to 10cm, then your tension is loose and you will need to change your needles to a smaller size.

NOTEAs this design is given in 11 sizes, we suggest that you underline all the figures for the size you require before commencing.

When working from a picture chart use a separate ball of yarn for each colour and twist the yarns when changing form one colour to another to avoid leaving holes. For 61, 66 and 71cm (24, 26 and 28ins) Chest Sizes use Child’s Chart.For 76, 81, 86, 91, 97, 102, 107 and 112cm (30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 and 44ins) Chest Sizes use the Adult’s Chart.

CRACKER SWEATER BackUsing 3¼mm needles and M, cast on 82 (86, 94, 98, 102, 110, 110, 122, 122, 134, 134) sts.1st row (right side) - K2, *P2, K2, rept from *to end.2nd row - P2, *K2, P2, rept from *to end.These 2 rows form rib.Work in rib for a further 10 rows, dec (inc, dec, inc, dec, inc, inc, inc, inc, inc, inc) 1 st at end of last row and finishing on a wrong side row. 81 (87, 93, 99, 101,

MEASUREMENTSTo fit bust/chest sizes 61 66 71 76 81 86 91 97 102 107 112 cm

24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 ins

Actual measurement 68 73 78 83 92 101 101 112 112 123 123 cm

26½ 28½ 30½ 32½ 36 39¾ 39¾ 44 44 48¼ 48¼ ins

Length to shoulder 38 42 46 49 60 62 62 66 66 68 68 cm

15 16½ 18 19¼ 23½ 24½ 24½ 26 26 26¾ 26¾ ins

Sleeve seam 30 34 38 42 46 47 47 48 48 50 50 cm

11¾ 13¼ 15 16½ 18 18½ 18½ 19 19 19½ 19½ ins

Peter Pan or Wendy DK 50g

Main colour (M) 4 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 balls

Plus 1 Ball of each contrast colour. See chart for contrast colours used for Cracker motif.

2 - 3¼mm (UK 10 - US 3), and 2 - 4mm (UK 8 - US 6) Knitting needles. Stitch holders.

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111, 111, 123, 123, 135, 135) sts.Change to 4mm needles.Starting with a K row, now work in st st throughout as follows:-**Work straight until Back measures 23 (26, 29, 31, 40, 41, 41, 42, 42, 43, 43cm, 9 (10¼, 11½, 12¼, 15¾, 16, 16, 16½, 16½, 17, 17)ins, from cast on edge, finishing on a wrong side row.

Shape armholesCast off 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 75 (81, 87, 93, 93, 103, 103, 115, 115, 127, 127) sts.Dec 1 st at each end of next and foll 4 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6) alt rows. 65 (71, 77, 83, 79, 89, 89, 101, 101, 113, 113) sts.***Continue straight until armhole measures 15 (16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 23, 23)cm, 6 (6¼, 6½, 7, 7¾, 8¼, 8¼, 8½, 8½, 9, 9)ins, finishing on a wrong side row.

Shape shoulders and back neckCast off 6 (6, 7, 8, 7, 9, 9, 10, 10, 12, 12) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 53 (59, 63, 67, 65, 71, 71, 81, 81, 89, 89) sts.Next row (right side) - Cast off 6 (6, 7, 8, 7, 9, 9, 10, 10, 12, 12) sts, K until there are 8 (10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 14, 14, 14, 14) sts on right needle and turn, leaving remaining sts on a holder.Work on this set of sts only for first side of neck.Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row.Cast off remaining 5 (7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 11, 11, 11, 11) sts. Return to sts left on holder, rejoin yarn with right side facing, cast off centre 25 (27, 29, 31, 29, 31, 31, 33, 33, 37, 37) sts, K to end.Cast off 6 (6, 7, 8, 7, 9, 9, 10, 10, 12, 12) sts at beg of next row, then 3 sts at beg of foll row.Cast off remaining 5 (7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 11, 11, 11, 11) sts.

FRONTWork as given for Back to**.

Commence Chart1st row - K 1 (4, 7, 1, 2, 7, 7, 13, 13, 19, 19) sts, work first row of chart (Child’s Chart for first three sizes and Adult’s Chart for all other sizes), K 1 (4, 7, 1, 2, 7, 7, 13, 13, 19, 19).2nd row - P 1 (4, 7, 1, 2, 7, 7, 13, 13, 19, 19) sts, work second row of chart, P 1 (4, 7, 1, 2, 7, 7, 13, 13, 19, 19). This sets the position of the chart. Working approriate rows of chart, work as given for Back from **to***.Work straight until 16 (18, 18, 18, 22, 22, 22, 24, 24, 26, 26) rows less have been worked than on back to start of shoulder shaping, finishing on a wrong side row.

Shape front neckNext row (right side) - K26 (29, 31, 33, 33, 37, 37, 43, 43, 48, 48) and turn, leaving remaining sts on a holder. Work on this set of sts only for first side of neck.Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 6 rows, then on foll 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) alt rows.

For 81, 86, 91, 97, 102, 107 and 112cm, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 and 44ins sizes onlyDec 1 st at neck edge on foll 4th row. 17 (19, 21, 23, 22, 26, 26, 31, 31, 35, 35) sts.

All SizesWork 3 rows, finishing on a wrong side row.

Shape ShoulderCast off 6 (6, 7, 8, 7, 9, 9, 10, 10, 12, 12) sts at beg of next and foll alt row.Work 1 row.Cast off remaining 5 (7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 11, 11, 11, 11) sts.

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Return to sts left on holder, rejoin yarn with right side facing, cast off centre 13 (13, 15, 17, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15, 17, 17) sts, K to end.Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 6 rows, then on foll 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) alt rows.

For 81, 86, 91, 97, 102, 107 and 112cm, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 and 44ins sizes onlyDec 1 st at neck edge on foll 4th row. 17 (19, 21, 23, 22, 26, 26, 31, 31, 35, 35) sts.

All SizesWork 3 rows, finishing on a right side row.

Shape ShoulderCast off 6 (6, 7, 8, 7, 9, 9, 10, 10, 12, 12) sts at beg of next and foll alt row.Work 1 row.Cast off remaining 5 (7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 11, 11, 11, 11) sts.

SLEEVES (BOTH ALIKE)Using 3¼mm needles and M cast on 42 (46, 46, 50, 50, 50, 50, 54, 54, 58, 58) sts.Starting with 1st row, work in rib as given for back for 12 rows, inc (dec, inc, dec, dec, inc, inc, inc, inc, dec, dec) 1 st at end of last row and finishing on a wrong side row. 43 (45, 47, 49, 49, 51, 51, 55, 55, 57, 57) sts.Change to 4mm needles.Starting with a K row, now work in st st throughout as follows:Inc 1 st at each end of 3rd and every foll 4th row to 63 (57, 53, 55, 57, 63, 63, 63, 63, 65, 65) sts, then on every foll 6th row until there are 73 (77, 81, 87, 89, 93,

93, 97, 97, 101, 101) sts.Continue straight until sleeve measures 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 47, 47, 48, 48, 50, 50)cm, 11¾ (13¼, 15, 16½, 18, 18½, 18½, 19, 19, 19½, 19½)ins, finishing on a wrong side row.

Shape TopCast off 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 67 (71, 75, 81, 81, 85, 85, 89, 89, 93, 93) sts.Dec 1 st at each end of next and foll 3 (3, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5) alt rows, then on foll row, finishing on a wrong side row.Cast off remaining 57 (61, 65, 71, 67, 71, 71, 75, 75, 79, 79) sts.

MAKING UPJoin right shoulder seam by top sewing.

NeckbandWith right side facing, using 3¼mm needles and M, pick up and knit 17 (18, 18, 19, 21, 21, 21, 24, 24, 25, 25) sts down left side of neck, 13 (15, 15, 17, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15, 17, 17) sts from front, 17 (18, 18, 19, 21, 21, 21, 24, 24, 25, 25) sts up right side of neck, and 32 (35, 35, 38, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39, 43, 43) sts from back. 79 (86, 86, 93, 90, 94, 94, 102, 102, 110, 110) sts.Starting with 2nd row, work in rib as given for back for 7 rows, finishing on a wrong side row.Next row (right side) - Knit.Cast off knitwise (on wrong side).Join left shoulder and Neckband seam by top sewing. Join side seams by top sewing. Insert sleeves into armholes.

We hope you enjoy knitting this woolly wonder. Once you’ve finished, share your selfies with us on social media using

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CRACKER JUMPER

KNITTING PATTERN


CRACKER JUMPERknitting pattern for children


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CRACKER JUMPERknitting pattern for adults


REINDEER JUMPER

KNITTING PATTERNby Debbie Bliss


MATERIALS3(3:4:4) 50g balls of Debbie Bliss cashmerino aran in Leaf 58 (A), 2(3:3:4) 50g balls in Indigo 57 (B) and one 50g ball in each of Ruby 610 (C) and Ecru 101 (D).Pair each 4.5mm (US 7) and 5mm (US 8) knitting needles. Two buttons.

TENSION18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm/4in square over st st using 5mm (US 8) needles.

ABBREVIATIONSbeg = beginning; cm = centimetres; cont = continue; foll = following; inc = increase; k = knit; p = purl; patt = pattern; rep = repeat; skpo = slip 1, k1, pass slipped st over; st(s) = stitch(es); st st = stocking stitch; tog = together; yf = yarn forward; y2rn = yarn round needle twice (work twice into y2rn on next row.

BACKWith 4.5mm (US 7) needles and C, cast on 58(62:66:70) sts.1st rib row K2, [p2, k2] to end.

Cut off C, and join on B.2nd rib row P2, [k2, p2] to end. These 2 rows form the rib.With B, rep the last 2 rows 3(4:5:6) times and inc 1(1:3:5) sts evenly across last row. 59(63:69:75) sts.Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.Cut off B and join on A.Beg with a k row, work 2 rows in st st.Cont in st st and work 9 rows in patt from Chart A between lines for correct size and garment piece.With A, work 9(11:13:15) rows in st st.Next row (right side) K6(8:10:13)A, patt 19 sts from Chart B, k9(9:11:11)A, patt 19 sts from Chart C, k6(8:10:13)A.Next row P6(8:10:13)A, patt 19 sts from Chart C, p9(9:11:11)A, patt 19 sts from Chart B, p6(8:10:13)A.These 2 rows set the position for Charts B and C.Cont in patt to end of 18th row of Charts.Cont in A only until back measures 22(24:27:30)cm/8 3/4(9 1/2:10 3/4:12)in from cast on edge, ending with a p row.

Shape armholes Cast off 5(5:6:6) sts at beg of next 2 rows **. 49(53:57:63) sts.

MEASUREMENTSTo fit ages 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 years

Finished measurements

Chest 63 68 74 81 cm

24¾ 26¾ 29¼ 32 in

Length to shoulder 33 36 40 44 cm

13 14¼ 15¾ 17¼ in

Sleeve length 19 22 25 28 cm

7½ 8¾ 10 11 in

REINDEER JUMPERknitting pattern for children


Work 6(6:8:8) rows.Cont in st st and work 7 rows in patt from Chart D between lines for correct size and garment piece.

Cont in A only and work straight until back measures 33(36:40:44)cm/13(14 1/4:15 3/4:17 1/4)in from cast on edge, ending with a p row.Shape shouldersCast off 5(6:7:8) sts at beg of next 4 rows and 6(5:5:5) sts on foll 2 rows.Cast off rem 17(19:19:21) sts.

FRONTWork as given for Back to **. 49(53:57:63) sts.Divide for front openingNext row K16(17:19:21) sts, turn and work on these sts for first side of front neck.Work 5(5:7:7) rows.Now work 7 rows in st st patt from Chart D, between lines for correct size of Left Front.Cont in A only and work straight until front measures the same as Back to shoulder, ending at armhole edge.

Shape shoulder Cast off 5(6:7:8) sts at beg of next row and foll right side row.Work 1 row.Cast off rem 6(5:5:5) sts.With right side facing, rejoin yarn to sts on holder, cast off centre 17(19:19:21) sts, k to end.Work 5(5:7:7) rows.Now work 7 rows in st st patt from Chart D, between lines for correct size of Right Front.Cont in A only and work straight until front measures the same as Back to shoulder, ending at armhole edge.

Shape shoulder Cast off 5(6:7:8) sts at beg of next row and foll wrong side row.Work 1 row.Cast off rem 6(5:5:5) sts.

SLEEVESWith 4.5mm (US 7) needles and C, cast on 30(30:34:34) sts.1st rib row K2, [p2, k2] to end.Cut off C and join on A.2nd rib row P2, [k2, p2] to end. These 2 rows form the rib.With A, rep the last 2 rows 3(4:4:5) times and inc 1(3:1:3) sts evenly across last row. 31(33:35:37) sts.Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.Cut off A and join on B.Work 2 rows.Cont in st st and work 7 rows in patt from Chart E, between lines for correct size.Cont in B only and work 1 row.Inc row K3, m1, k to last 3 sts, m1, k3.Work 3 rows.Rep the last 4 rows 4(5:6:7) times more and the inc row again. 43(47:51:55) sts.Cont straight until sleeve measures 19(22:25:28)cm/7 1/2(8 3/4:10:11)in from cast on edge, ending with a p row.Mark each end of last row with a coloured thread.Work a further 4(4:6:6) rows.Cast off.

COLLARJoin shoulder seams.With 4.5mm (US 7) circular needle and B, pick up and k24(27:30:33) sts up right side of front neck



opening, cast on 28(30:32:34) sts for collar back, pick up and k24(27:30:33) sts down left side of front neck opening. 76(84:92:100) sts. 1st rib row (wrong side) P3, [k2, p2] 12(13:15:16) times, k2(2:0:0), turn.This row sets the rib.Cont in rib and shape collar with turning rows as follows:2nd row Rib 30(30:34:34), turn.3rd row Rib 34(34:38:38), turn.4th row Rib 38(38:42:42), turn.5th row Rib 42(42:46:46), turn.6th row Rib 46(46:50:50), turn.7th row Rib 50(50:54:54), turn.8th row Rib 54(54:58:58), turn.9th row Rib 58(58:62:62), turn.10th row Rib 62(62:66:66), turn.11th row Rib 66(66:70:70), turn.12th row Rib 70(70:74:74), turn.13th row Rib 74(74:78:78), turn.14th row Rib 78(78:82:82), turn.3rd and 4th sizes only15th row Rib –(–: 86:86), turn.16th row Rib –(–:90:90), turn.All sizesNext row (wrong side) Rib to last st, p1.

Change to 5mm (US 8) circular needle.Rib 5 rows.Buttonhole row Rib 6, k2tog, y2rn, skpo, rib to end.Rib 13(15:15:17) rows.Buttonhole row Rib 6, k2tog, y2rn, skpo, rib to end.Rib 4 rows.Cut off B and join on C.Rib 1 row.Cast off loosely in rib.

NOSES (MAKE 4)With 4.5mm (US 7) needles and C, cast on one st, [k1, yf, k1, yf, k1] all into st, turn, k5, turn, k2tog, k1, k2tog, turn, k3tog, fasten off.

TO MAKE UPJoin side and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves into armholes, easing to fit. Sew cast on edge of back collar to back neck edge, easing to fit. Sew row-ends of collar to front neck cast off sts, with left front collar overlapping right front collar. Sew on buttons. Sew on noses.

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CHART B

KEYECRU

1st size Back2nd size Back3rd size Back4th size Back

NOSE IN RUBY, attached on completion

3rd4th

Right Front

3rd size

BACK & FRONT

3rd size Sleeve

LEAF ON BODY, INDIGO ON SLEEVES

2nd

CHART A

CHART D

CHART C

4th size Sleeve2nd size Sleeve

3rd4th 2nd

1st size Sleeve

CHART E

1st1st

2nd size

Left Front

1st size

4th size3rd size

2nd size1st size

4th size

CHART A

CHART D

CHART E

CHART C CHART B

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CHRISTMAS JUMPER BUNTING KNITTING PATTERN · 2019-11-12 · 2 The ave the hildre und is a charity registered i ngland and ales 213890 and cotland SC39570). MATERIALS Oddments of double