Men's Reindeer sweater Novita Nalle
Here's a Christmas Sweater for him - not ugly, but enough to bring a smile on your face anytime. Knitted from Novita Nalle with intarsia colourwork and an embellished bow tie to top the whole thing.
Designer
Sisko Sälpäkivi
Size(s)
S(M)L(XL)XXL(3XL)
Finished dimensions
body circumference 104(112)120(128)136(144) cm / 41(44)47¼(50½)53½(56¾) in length 66(68)70(72)74(77) cm / 26(26¾)27½(28¼)29¼(30¼) in inner sleeve length 49(50)51(52)52(53) cm / 19¼(19¾)20(20½)20½(20¾)
Yarn demand
Novita Nalle (549) Christmas 450(500)550(600)650(700) g, (010) Off White <100 g, (043) Stone <50 g and (366) Nettle <50 g and some (099) Black
Needles and other supplies
Needles Novita 3 mm (UK 11 / US 2½) and 3½ mm (UK 9½ / US 4) or sizes needed; for the neckline a 3 mm circular needle (40 cm / 16 in); for the bowtie 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8) needles
Finished dimensions
body circumference 104(112)120(128)136(144) cm / 41(44)47¼(50½)53½(56¾) in length 66(68)70(72)74(77) cm / 26(26¾)27½(28¼)29¼(30¼) in inner sleeve length 49(50)51(52)52(53) cm / 19¼(19¾)20(20½)20½(20¾)
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k2, p2*, 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 Christmas and the smaller needles cast on 114(122)134(142)150(158) sts and work ribbing for 6 cm. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st. On the first row evenly increase 2(2)0(0)2(2) sts = 116(124)134(142)152(160) sts.
When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)48(50) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 6x1 st at both ends = 94(102)112(120)130(138) sts.
When the armhole measures 20(21)22(23)23(24) cm, bind off the middle 38(38)38(40)40(40) sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. After 2 rows bind off 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 22(23)24(25)25(26) cm, bind off the 26(30)35(38)43(47) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Using Christmas and the smaller needles cast on 114(122)134(142)150(158) sts and work ribbing for 6 cm. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st. On the first row evenly increase 2(2)0(0)2(2) sts = 116(124)134(142)152(160) sts.
When the piece measures 17(19)21(23)23(25) 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 2-105, then use Christmas for the rest of the piece.
Note: When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)48(50) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 6x1 st at both ends = 94(102)112(120)130(138) sts.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)16(17) cm, leave the middle 24(24)24(26)26(26) sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 1x3 sts, 1x2 sts and 4x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 22(23)24(25)25(26) cm, bind off the 26(30)35(38)43(47) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using Christmas and the smaller needles cast on 50(54)54(56)56(58) sts and work ribbing for 6 cm. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st. On the first row evenly increase 4 sts = 54(58)58(60)60(62) sts.
When the piece measures 11(12)7(7)7(17) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2(2)2(2)2(1,5) cm 18(18)21(22)22(23) more times = 92(96)102(106)106(110) sts.
When the piece measures 49(50)51(52)52(53) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends. On every other row decrease 6x1 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.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using Christmas and the circular needle, pick up the sts on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline for a total of 116(116)116(120)120(120) sts. Start at one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 4 cm. Bind off.
Attach the sleeves following the red markings on the pattern. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Follow the chart to embroider the reindeer's eyes with duplicate sts.
Bowtie: With Nettle held double cast on 12 sts and work garter st for 13 cm. Bind off. Knit a middle piece for the bowtie: cast on 5 sts and work garter st for 6 cm. Place the piece at the midpoint of the larger piece and sew into a loop. Sew the middle and the top corners of the bowtie to the sweater.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 104(112)120(128)136(144) cm / 41(44)47¼(50½)53½(56¾) in length 66(68)70(72)74(77) cm / 26(26¾)27½(28¼)29¼(30¼) in inner sleeve length 49(50)51(52)52(53) cm / 19¼(19¾)20(20½)20½(20¾)
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k2, p2*, 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 Christmas and the smaller needles cast on 114(122)134(142)150(158) sts and work ribbing for 6 cm. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st. On the first row evenly increase 2(2)0(0)2(2) sts = 116(124)134(142)152(160) sts.
When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)48(50) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 6x1 st at both ends = 94(102)112(120)130(138) sts.
When the armhole measures 20(21)22(23)23(24) cm, bind off the middle 38(38)38(40)40(40) sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. After 2 rows bind off 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 22(23)24(25)25(26) cm, bind off the 26(30)35(38)43(47) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Using Christmas and the smaller needles cast on 114(122)134(142)150(158) sts and work ribbing for 6 cm. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st. On the first row evenly increase 2(2)0(0)2(2) sts = 116(124)134(142)152(160) sts.
When the piece measures 17(19)21(23)23(25) 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 2-105, then use Christmas for the rest of the piece.
Note: When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)48(50) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 6x1 st at both ends = 94(102)112(120)130(138) sts.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)16(17) cm, leave the middle 24(24)24(26)26(26) sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 1x3 sts, 1x2 sts and 4x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 22(23)24(25)25(26) cm, bind off the 26(30)35(38)43(47) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using Christmas and the smaller needles cast on 50(54)54(56)56(58) sts and work ribbing for 6 cm. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st. On the first row evenly increase 4 sts = 54(58)58(60)60(62) sts.
When the piece measures 11(12)7(7)7(17) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2(2)2(2)2(1,5) cm 18(18)21(22)22(23) more times = 92(96)102(106)106(110) sts.
When the piece measures 49(50)51(52)52(53) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends. On every other row decrease 6x1 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.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using Christmas and the circular needle, pick up the sts on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline for a total of 116(116)116(120)120(120) sts. Start at one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 4 cm. Bind off.
Attach the sleeves following the red markings on the pattern. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Follow the chart to embroider the reindeer's eyes with duplicate sts.
Bowtie: With Nettle held double cast on 12 sts and work garter st for 13 cm. Bind off. Knit a middle piece for the bowtie: cast on 5 sts and work garter st for 6 cm. Place the piece at the midpoint of the larger piece and sew into a loop. Sew the middle and the top corners of the bowtie to the sweater.
