Penguin and Polar Bear Christmas Jumper — Baby Knitting Pattern PDF
Penguin and Polar Bear Christmas Jumper — Baby Knitting Pattern PDF
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Christmas comes but once a year, so it may as well arrive in a sparkly jumper featuring either a penguin or a polar bear — or both, because both are included.
The Baby Penguin and Polar Bear Christmas Jumper pattern gives you two complete designs in one PDF. Both are worked in King Cole Glitz DK, which has just enough sparkle to feel festive without being impractical, and both feature intarsia motifs with duplicate stitch details that keep the colour work manageable.
The pattern is written clearly, with a separate intarsia chart for each design. The appliqué pieces for the bear ears and body details are straightforward to add and give a lovely three-dimensional finish. It knits up quickly in DK weight and would make a lovely gift for any baby or toddler over the festive season.
Designed by Jane Burns. I've been creating knitting and crochet patterns for babies and children for 18 years, so you can trust this one is as straightforward to follow as it looks.
Pattern details
| Yarn | King Cole Glitz DK, 97% Premium Acrylic / 3% Polyester, 290m per 100g ball. Any DK weight yarn will substitute. |
| Yarn requirements | Yarn A (Silver 3093): 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 balls. Yarn B Penguin (Marzipan 3272): 1, 1, 1, 2, 2 balls. Yarn B Polar Bear (Mint 102): 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 balls. Yarn C (Diamond White 483): 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 balls. Yarn D Penguin only (Jet 480): 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ball. Quantities listed 0–6m, 6–12m, 12–18m, 18–24m, 2–3 years. |
| Needles | Straight 3.25mm and 4mm. Circular 3.25mm. |
| Also needed | Darning needle, stitch markers, 6 clear buttons, oddment of orange DK (Penguin), oddment of black DK (Penguin), white sewing thread and needle. |
| Sizes | 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 12–18 months, 18–24 months, 2–3 years |
| Finished chest | 45.5, 49, 56.5, 60, 63.5 cm (18, 19.25, 22.25, 23.5, 25 in) |
| Finished length | 27, 29, 32, 35, 37 cm (10.5, 11.5, 12.5, 13.75, 14.5 in) |
| Sleeve length | 14.5, 18, 25, 30, 32 cm (5.75, 7, 10, 11.75, 12.5 in) |
| Skill level | Beginner friendly |
| Gauge | 22 sts and 30 rows to 10 x 10 cm over stocking stitch using 4mm needles |
Size guide
| 0–6 months | 6–12 months | 12–18 months | 18–24 months | 2–3 years | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit chest | cm | 41 | 46 | 51 | 53 | 56 |
| To fit chest | in | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Finished chest | cm | 45.5 | 49 | 56.5 | 60 | 63.5 |
| Finished chest | in | 18 | 19.25 | 22.25 | 23.5 | 25 |
| Finished length | cm | 27 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 37 |
| Finished length | in | 10.5 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 13.75 | 14.5 |
| Sleeve length | cm | 14.5 | 18 | 25 | 30 | 32 |
| Sleeve length | in | 5.75 | 7 | 10 | 11.75 | 12.5 |
What you'll receive
Your pattern is an instant PDF download, ready to save or print as soon as your purchase is complete.
- Both the Penguin and the Polar Bear jumper patterns, complete written instructions for all 5 sizes
- Intarsia chart for the Penguin design
- Intarsia chart for the Polar Bear design
A lovely choice for a Christmas baby gift, a festive birthday, or simply because the penguin is irresistible.
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