Children's Reindeer sweater Novita Venla
Reindeer Sweater's coming to town! And in case you didn't know, reindeer is poro in Finnish. A basic sweater from Novita Venla yarn with a cute reindeer in intarsia technique, neatly finished with an embellished bow tie.
Designer
Sisko Sälpäkivi
Size(s)
110(122)134(146) cm
Finished dimensions
body circumference 72(76)80(84) cm / 28¼(30)31½(33) in length 41(44)47(51) cm / 16¼(17¼)18½(20) in inner sleeve length 31(34)36(39) cm / 12¼(13½)14¼(15¼) in
Yarn demand
Novita Venla (505) Apple Blossom 200(250)300(350) g, (606) Sandy Beach <50 g and some (010) Off White, (543) Tomato and (499) Charcoal and some Novita Nalle (366) Nettle for the bowtie
Needles and other supplies
Needles Novita 2½ mm (UK 12½ / US 1½) and 3 mm (UK 11 / US 2½) or sizes needed; 2½ mm circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) for the neckline
Finished dimensions
body circumference 72(76)80(84) cm / 28¼(30)31½(33) in length 41(44)47(51) cm / 16¼(17¼)18½(20) in inner sleeve length 31(34)36(39) cm / 12¼(13½)14¼(15¼) in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch: knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows.
- Ribbing in the round: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*.
- Intarsia: work stockinette stitch following the chart and instructions. In intarsia
Back
Using the smaller needles and Apple Blossom cast on 102(108)114(120) sts and work ribbing for 4 cm. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 27(29)31(34) cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 4x1 st at both ends = 86(92)98(104) sts.
When the armhole measures 12(13)14(15) cm, bind off the middle 36(38)38(38) sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 14(15)16(17) cm, bind off the 23(25)28(31) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Using the smaller needles and Apple Blossom cast on 102(108)114(120) sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 8(11)13(16) cm, begin the intarsia pattern on row 1 of the chart. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow, use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 2-79, then use Apple Blossom for the rest of the piece.
Note: You can also knit the whole front piece using the main colour and then embroider the reindeer design using duplicate sts.
When the piece measures 27(29)31(34) cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 4x1 st at both ends = 86(92)98(104) sts.
When the armhole measures 7(8)9(10) cm, leave the middle 18(20)20(20) sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 1x3 sts, 2x2 sts and 4x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 14(15)16(17) cm, bind off the 23(25)28(31) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles and Apple Blossom cast on 50(52)52(54) sts and work ribbing for 4 cm. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 7(7)6(6) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases 0(1)0(0) more time(s) every 3 cm, 11(11)13(14) times every 2 cm, and 0(0)2(3) times every 1 cm = 74(78)84(90) sts.
When the piece measures 31(34)36(39) cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends. On every other row decrease 4x1 st at both ends. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Following the chart, embroider the reindeer's eyes with duplicate stitches. Use back stitches for the eyelashes.
Bowtie:With Nettle held double cast on 6 sts and work garter st for 6 cm. Bind off. Twist some yarn around the middle and secure it on the backside. Sew the bowtie to the sweater.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using the circular needle and Apple Blossom pick up the sts you left on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline edge for 108(110)110(112) sts in total (start at one of the shoulder seams). Work ribbing in the round for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Sew the shoulder seams. Attach the sleeves following the red markings on the pattern. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 72(76)80(84) cm / 28¼(30)31½(33) in length 41(44)47(51) cm / 16¼(17¼)18½(20) in inner sleeve length 31(34)36(39) cm / 12¼(13½)14¼(15¼) in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch: knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows.
- Ribbing in the round: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*.
- Intarsia: work stockinette stitch following the chart and instructions. In intarsia
Back
Using the smaller needles and Apple Blossom cast on 102(108)114(120) sts and work ribbing for 4 cm. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 27(29)31(34) cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 4x1 st at both ends = 86(92)98(104) sts.
When the armhole measures 12(13)14(15) cm, bind off the middle 36(38)38(38) sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 14(15)16(17) cm, bind off the 23(25)28(31) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Using the smaller needles and Apple Blossom cast on 102(108)114(120) sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 8(11)13(16) cm, begin the intarsia pattern on row 1 of the chart. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow, use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 2-79, then use Apple Blossom for the rest of the piece.
Note: You can also knit the whole front piece using the main colour and then embroider the reindeer design using duplicate sts.
When the piece measures 27(29)31(34) cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 4x1 st at both ends = 86(92)98(104) sts.
When the armhole measures 7(8)9(10) cm, leave the middle 18(20)20(20) sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 1x3 sts, 2x2 sts and 4x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 14(15)16(17) cm, bind off the 23(25)28(31) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles and Apple Blossom cast on 50(52)52(54) sts and work ribbing for 4 cm. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 7(7)6(6) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases 0(1)0(0) more time(s) every 3 cm, 11(11)13(14) times every 2 cm, and 0(0)2(3) times every 1 cm = 74(78)84(90) sts.
When the piece measures 31(34)36(39) cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends. On every other row decrease 4x1 st at both ends. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Following the chart, embroider the reindeer's eyes with duplicate stitches. Use back stitches for the eyelashes.
Bowtie:With Nettle held double cast on 6 sts and work garter st for 6 cm. Bind off. Twist some yarn around the middle and secure it on the backside. Sew the bowtie to the sweater.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using the circular needle and Apple Blossom pick up the sts you left on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline edge for 108(110)110(112) sts in total (start at one of the shoulder seams). Work ribbing in the round for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Sew the shoulder seams. Attach the sleeves following the red markings on the pattern. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 72(76)80(84) cm / 28¼(30)31½(33) in length 41(44)47(51) cm / 16¼(17¼)18½(20) in inner sleeve length 31(34)36(39) cm / 12¼(13½)14¼(15¼) in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch: knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows.
- Ribbing in the round: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*.
- Intarsia: work stockinette stitch following the chart and instructions. In intarsia
Back
Using the smaller needles and Apple Blossom cast on 102(108)114(120) sts and work ribbing for 4 cm. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 27(29)31(34) cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 4x1 st at both ends = 86(92)98(104) sts.
When the armhole measures 12(13)14(15) cm, bind off the middle 36(38)38(38) sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 14(15)16(17) cm, bind off the 23(25)28(31) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Using the smaller needles and Apple Blossom cast on 102(108)114(120) sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 8(11)13(16) cm, begin the intarsia pattern on row 1 of the chart. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow, use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 2-79, then use Apple Blossom for the rest of the piece.
Note: You can also knit the whole front piece using the main colour and then embroider the reindeer design using duplicate sts.
When the piece measures 27(29)31(34) cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 4x1 st at both ends = 86(92)98(104) sts.
When the armhole measures 7(8)9(10) cm, leave the middle 18(20)20(20) sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 1x3 sts, 2x2 sts and 4x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 14(15)16(17) cm, bind off the 23(25)28(31) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles and Apple Blossom cast on 50(52)52(54) sts and work ribbing for 4 cm. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 7(7)6(6) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases 0(1)0(0) more time(s) every 3 cm, 11(11)13(14) times every 2 cm, and 0(0)2(3) times every 1 cm = 74(78)84(90) sts.
When the piece measures 31(34)36(39) cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends. On every other row decrease 4x1 st at both ends. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Following the chart, embroider the reindeer's eyes with duplicate stitches. Use back stitches for the eyelashes.
Bowtie:With Nettle held double cast on 6 sts and work garter st for 6 cm. Bind off. Twist some yarn around the middle and secure it on the backside. Sew the bowtie to the sweater.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using the circular needle and Apple Blossom pick up the sts you left on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline edge for 108(110)110(112) sts in total (start at one of the shoulder seams). Work ribbing in the round for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Sew the shoulder seams. Attach the sleeves following the red markings on the pattern. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
