Baa Humbug, Kids Christmas Jumper, Sheep Sweater Knitting Pattern

Whether you’re an Ebenezer Scrooge or a Bob Cratchit, everyone will fall in love with this pun-tastic take on a classic Christmas catchphrase.

Knit in DK weight yarn with a simple small intarsia motif, this Christmas jumper is as much fun to knit as it is to wear.  This is a bottom up, seamed, drop shoulder construction sweater.

 ADDITONAL INFORMATION

To fit approx. age: 2-3 (4-5: 6-7: 8-9: 10-11) yrs

To fit chest: 53.5 (58.5: 61.5: 66.5: 69.5) cm / 21 (23: 24.5: 26.25: 27.25) in

Finished chest measurement: 63.5 (67.5: 74.5: 78: 83.5) cm / 25: 26.5: 29.5: 30.75: 33) in

Finished length: 33 (36: 43: 46: 49) cm / 12.5 (13.25: 14.5: 16.25: 17.75) in

YOU WILL NEED

Yarn:

 West Yorkshire Spinners, Colour Lab DK, (100% British Wool) 225m per 100g

(A)   556 Crimson Red 2 (3: 4: 4: 5) 100g balls; (B) 099 Phantom Black, 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) 100g ball; 011 Arctic White 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) 100g ball.

Needles:

• Straight 3.25mm & 4mm
• Circulars 3.25mm (optional for neck)

 Also needed:

• Darning needle
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holder
• Two small sew on googly eyes (2cm diameter)
• Sew on felt letters 5cm tall

Difficulty:

Confident Beginner