Rudolf the Christmas Sweater Knit-along starts now!

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit by knitting the ultimate Christmas sweater together! Designed by Minna Metsänen, the Rudolf yoke sweater is the must-have knit of the season for every Christmas enthusiast, regardless of age or gender. This expertly crafted sweater is knitted seamlessly from the top down using 7 Veljestä yarn, starting with the yoke. Playful red-nosed reindeer and other festive motifs bring holiday cheer with every stitch.

The knit-along begins on Monday, November 18, 2024. The pattern will be released in seven parts, published every Monday and Friday, with the final part available on Monday, December 9.
The Rudolf yoke sweater is knitted with Novita 7 Veljestä yarn. Choose your colors and join the knit-along!

Rudolf Knit-along Sweater

Designer

Minna Metsänen

Sizes

Women's S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)4XL(5XL); Men's XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL)3XL(4XL)

Sample size

Women's M

Finished Measurements

Bust circumference: 92(100)108(116)124(132)140(148) cm / 36.25(39.25)42.5(45.75)48.75(52)55(58.25) inches

Length at center back:
Women: 58(60)62(64)66(68)70(72) cm / 23(23.5)24.5(25.25)26(26.75)27.5(28.25) inches
Men: 67(69)71(72)73(74)75(76) cm / 26.5(27.25)28(28.25)28.75(29.25)29.5(30) inches

Sleeve inner length:

Women: 46(47)48(49)50(50)51(52) cm / 18(18.5)18.75(19.25)19.75(19.75)20(20.5) inches
Men: 50(51)52(53)53(54)55(55) cm / 19.75(20)20.5(20.75)20.75(21.25)21.75(21.75) inches

Yarn

Novita 7 Veljestä
Note: For men’s sizes, reserve an extra 100 g of Cranberry (587) yarn.
(587) Cranberry: 300(350)350(400)450(500)550(600) g
(011) White: 250(300)300(350)400(450)500(550) g
(618) Sandbank: 50(100)100(100)150(150)150(200) g
(375) Bergenia: 50(50)50(50)100(100)100(150) g
(064) False Morel: 20(20)30(30)40(40)50(50) g

Needles

Circular needles (40, 60, and 80 cm / 16, 24, and 32 inches) size 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4 mm (US 6), or size needed to obtain gauge. DPN’s 3.5 mm and 4 mm for the sleeves if not using Magic Loop, and stitch markers.