Rudolf children’s yoke sweater
What could be lovelier than the whole family wearing matching Christmas sweaters? Matching outfits will add a touch of Christmas magic to your festive photos and the big night itself. The little ones will surely love their sweet and soft Christmas sweaters, made especially for them. Knitted from Novita Nalle yarn, the children’s version of the Rudolf sweater is a bit lighter than the adult version.
Designer
Minna Metsänen
Size(s)
Sizes 92/98(104/110)116/122(128/134)140/146(152/156) cm / UK 2–3(4–5)6–7(8–9)10–11(12–13) / US 2T(5)6–7(9–10)11(13) Size of sample 116/122 cm / 6–7
Finished dimensions
body circumference 68(72)76(80)84(88) cm / 26.75(28.25)30(31.5)33(33.75) in
middle back length (without neck ribbing) 38(41)44(47)50(53) cm / 15(16.25)17.25(18.5)19.75(20.75) in
inside sleeve length 27(30)32(35)35(38)40 cm / 10.75(11.75)12.5(13.75)13.75(15)15.75 in
Yarn demand
Novita Nalle (523) Lingonberry 100(100)150(200)250(300) g (011) White 100(100)150(150)200(200) g (043) Stone 25(30)40(45)50(50) g (392) Nature 15(20)25(30)35(40) g Novita Wonder Wool DK (064) False Morel 10(15)20(25)30(35) g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (40 cm / 16 in and 80 cm / 32 in) and double-pointed needles Novita 3 mm (US 2½) and 3.5–4 mm (US 4–6) or size needed
Finished dimensions
body circumference 68(72)76(80)84(88) cm / 26.75(28.25)30(31.5)33(33.75) in
middle back length (without neck ribbing) 38(41)44(47)50(53) cm / 15(16.25)17.25(18.5)19.75(20.75) in
inside sleeve length 27(30)32(35)35(38)40 cm / 10.75(11.75)12.5(13.75)13.75(15)15.75 in
Stitch patterns Twisted ribbing in the round: *k1 through back loop, p1*, repeat *–*. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rounds. Colourwork in the round: work stockinette st following the chart and instructions. Twist the yarns around each other on the WS to avoid long floats(at different points on back-to-back rows). Always take the contrasting colour from under the main colour. This will make the contrasting colour the dominant colour and you’ll get a neat result.
Gauge 24 sts and 28 rows in colourwork with larger needles = 10 cm / 4 in
Note The sweater is knitted seamlessly from neckline to hem and cuffs (see pattern for direction of knitting).The eyes and noses of the reindeer are embroidered on the finished garment.
Yoke
Using the smaller circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) and the Stone yarn, cast on 80(84)88(92)96(100) sts using the Italian cast-on or your preferred method.Work twisted ribbing in the round for 2 rounds.Switch to White and work 8 more rounds in twisted ribbing.
Switch to the larger needles (40 cm / 16 in) and work 1 round in stockinette st, evenly increasing 16(18)20(22)24(26) sts = 96(102)108(114)120(126) sts.
Begin the colourwork pattern in the round following the instructions for your size below.
Sizes 92/98 (104/110):Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I(I). Repeat the 6 st pattern 16(17) times = 96(102) sts.
Work rows 2–4. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 4, 128(136) sts now on the needles. Note: Switch to the longer circular needle when you need to.
Work rows 5–9. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 9, 160(170) sts now on the needles.
Work rows 10–13. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 13, 192(204) sts now on the needles.
Work rows 14–16. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 16, 224(238) sts now on the needles.
Work rows 17–22. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 22, 256(272) sts now on the needles.
Work rows 23–30. 1 st increased in each pattern repeat on row 30, 272(289) sts now on the needles.
Work rows 31–40. Size 104/110 only: on the last round, increase 1 st. 272(290) sts on the needles.
Size 116/122: Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart II. Repeat the 6 st pattern 18 times = 108 sts.
Work rows 2–5. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 5, 144 sts now on the needles. Note: Switch to the longer circular needle when you need to.
Work rows 6–10. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 10, 180 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 11–14. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 14, 216 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 15–18. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 18, 252 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 19–24. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 24, 288 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 25–33. 1 st increased in each pattern repeat on row 33, 306 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 33−43 of the chart = 306 sts.
Sizes 128/134 (140/146) 152/156: Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart III(III)III. Repeat the 6 st pattern 19(20)21 times = 114(120)126 sts. Note: Size 152/156 only: work row 1 once more.
Work rows 2–5. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 5, 152(160)168 sts now on the needles.Note:Switch to the longer circular needle when you need to.
Work rows 6–10. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 10, 190(200)210 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 11–14. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 14, 228(240)252 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 15–18. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 18, 266(280)294 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 19–25. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 25, 304(320)336 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 26–37 of the chart. Note: Size 152/156 only: work row 37 once more.
Work row 38. 1 st increased in each pattern repeat, 323(340)357 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 39−47(50)50.Work row 51 once(once)twice; sizes 128/134 and 152/156: at the same time, increase 1 st. 324(340)358 sts now on the needles.
272(290)306(324)340(358) sts now on the needles. The yoke measures approx. 14(14)15(17)18(19) cm / 5.5(5.5)6(6.75)7(7.5) in from the ribbing.Next, separate the sleeves.
Body
Using White, work the first 80(85)89(94)99(103) sts (back), leave the next 56(60)64(68)71(76) sts on hold (sleeve), cast on 2(3)3(2)3(3) sts for armhole, work 80(85)89(94)99(103) sts (front), leave next 56(60)64(68)71(76) sts on hold, cast on 2(3)3(2)3(3) sts for armhole.
With the 164(176)184(192)200(212) sts, work colourwork in the round following row 1 of chart IV. Repeat the 4 st pattern 41(44)46(48)50(53) times.Work rows 2–9 of the chart.
Now keep repeating rows 10–15 until the body measures approx. 19(22)24(25)27(29) cm / 7.5(8.75)9.5(9.75)10.75(11.5) in from the armhole. Finish after either row 11 or row 14.If you finished after row 11, work rows 16–19 of chart VI.If you finished after row 14, work rows 16–19 of chart V.
Switch to smaller needles. Using White, work twisted ribbing in the round for 3 cm / 1.25 in.Switch to Stone. Work twisted ribbing for 2 more rounds, then bind off using the Italian bind-off or your preferred method.
Sleeves
Place the 56(60)64(68)71(76) sleeve sts back on the needles.Using the White yarn, pick up and knit 2(2)2(2)2(2) sts from the armhole cast-on, knit the sleeve sts, pick up and knit 2(2)2(2)3(2) sts from the armhole cast-on = 60(64)68(72)76(80) sts.
Place marker for beginning of round at the midpoint of the armhole cast-on.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart IV. Repeat the 4 st pattern 15(16)17(18)19(20) times.Work rows 2–9 and then keep repeating rows 10–15.
After 3(4)5(4)5(5) cm / 1.25(1.5)2(1.5)2(2) in, begin decreases: k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over), k1.
Repeat the decreases every 2.5(2)2(2)2(2) cm / 1(0.75)0.75(0.75)0.75(0.75) in 7(9)9(11)11(11) more times = 44(44)48(48)52(56) sts.Make sure the dots of the colourwork pattern are aligned throughout the decreases.
Keep working until the piece measures approx. 22(25)27(30)32(34) cm / 8.75(9.75)10.75(11.75)12.5(13.5) in from the armhole and you have last worked either row 11 or row 14.
Begin the colourwork stripe for the cuff on row 16 of chart V or IV to match the hem.Work rows 17–19.
The sleeve now measures approx. 23(26)28(31)33(35) cm / 9(10.25)11(12.25)13(13.75) in.
Switch to smaller needles. Using White, work twisted ribbing in the round for 3 cm / 1.25 in.Switch to Stone and work ribbing for 2 rounds.Bind off loosely in ribbing or using the Italian bind-off.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry, or steam lightly.
Embroider the eyes using the Nature yarn and duplicate sts.Embroider the noses using Lingonberry: first work a duplicate st and then make 3 satin stitches at the same spot.
Rudolf children’s yoke sweater
Size(s)
Sizes 92/98(104/110)116/122(128/134)140/146(152/156) cm / UK 2–3(4–5)6–7(8–9)10–11(12–13) / US 2T(5)6–7(9–10)11(13) Size of sample 116/122 cm / 6–7
Finished dimensions
body circumference 68(72)76(80)84(88) cm / 26.75(28.25)30(31.5)33(33.75) in
middle back length (without neck ribbing) 38(41)44(47)50(53) cm / 15(16.25)17.25(18.5)19.75(20.75) in
inside sleeve length 27(30)32(35)35(38)40 cm / 10.75(11.75)12.5(13.75)13.75(15)15.75 in
Yarn demand
Novita Nalle (523) Lingonberry 100(100)150(200)250(300) g (011) White 100(100)150(150)200(200) g (043) Stone 25(30)40(45)50(50) g (392) Nature 15(20)25(30)35(40) g Novita Wonder Wool DK (064) False Morel 10(15)20(25)30(35) g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (40 cm / 16 in and 80 cm / 32 in) and double-pointed needles Novita 3 mm (US 2½) and 3.5–4 mm (US 4–6) or size needed
Stitch patterns Twisted ribbing in the round: *k1 through back loop, p1*, repeat *–*. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rounds. Colourwork in the round: work stockinette st following the chart and instructions. Twist the yarns around each other on the WS to avoid long floats(at different points on back-to-back rows). Always take the contrasting colour from under the main colour. This will make the contrasting colour the dominant colour and you’ll get a neat result.
Gauge 24 sts and 28 rows in colourwork with larger needles = 10 cm / 4 in
Note The sweater is knitted seamlessly from neckline to hem and cuffs (see pattern for direction of knitting).The eyes and noses of the reindeer are embroidered on the finished garment.
Yoke
Using the smaller circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) and the Stone yarn, cast on 80(84)88(92)96(100) sts using the Italian cast-on or your preferred method.Work twisted ribbing in the round for 2 rounds.Switch to White and work 8 more rounds in twisted ribbing.
Switch to the larger needles (40 cm / 16 in) and work 1 round in stockinette st, evenly increasing 16(18)20(22)24(26) sts = 96(102)108(114)120(126) sts.
Begin the colourwork pattern in the round following the instructions for your size below.
Sizes 92/98 (104/110):Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I(I). Repeat the 6 st pattern 16(17) times = 96(102) sts.
Work rows 2–4. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 4, 128(136) sts now on the needles. Note: Switch to the longer circular needle when you need to.
Work rows 5–9. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 9, 160(170) sts now on the needles.
Work rows 10–13. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 13, 192(204) sts now on the needles.
Work rows 14–16. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 16, 224(238) sts now on the needles.
Work rows 17–22. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 22, 256(272) sts now on the needles.
Work rows 23–30. 1 st increased in each pattern repeat on row 30, 272(289) sts now on the needles.
Work rows 31–40. Size 104/110 only: on the last round, increase 1 st. 272(290) sts on the needles.
Size 116/122: Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart II. Repeat the 6 st pattern 18 times = 108 sts.
Work rows 2–5. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 5, 144 sts now on the needles. Note: Switch to the longer circular needle when you need to.
Work rows 6–10. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 10, 180 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 11–14. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 14, 216 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 15–18. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 18, 252 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 19–24. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 24, 288 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 25–33. 1 st increased in each pattern repeat on row 33, 306 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 33−43 of the chart = 306 sts.
Sizes 128/134 (140/146) 152/156: Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart III(III)III. Repeat the 6 st pattern 19(20)21 times = 114(120)126 sts. Note: Size 152/156 only: work row 1 once more.
Work rows 2–5. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 5, 152(160)168 sts now on the needles.Note:Switch to the longer circular needle when you need to.
Work rows 6–10. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 10, 190(200)210 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 11–14. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 14, 228(240)252 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 15–18. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 18, 266(280)294 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 19–25. 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat on row 25, 304(320)336 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 26–37 of the chart. Note: Size 152/156 only: work row 37 once more.
Work row 38. 1 st increased in each pattern repeat, 323(340)357 sts now on the needles.
Work rows 39−47(50)50.Work row 51 once(once)twice; sizes 128/134 and 152/156: at the same time, increase 1 st. 324(340)358 sts now on the needles.
272(290)306(324)340(358) sts now on the needles. The yoke measures approx. 14(14)15(17)18(19) cm / 5.5(5.5)6(6.75)7(7.5) in from the ribbing.Next, separate the sleeves.
Body
Using White, work the first 80(85)89(94)99(103) sts (back), leave the next 56(60)64(68)71(76) sts on hold (sleeve), cast on 2(3)3(2)3(3) sts for armhole, work 80(85)89(94)99(103) sts (front), leave next 56(60)64(68)71(76) sts on hold, cast on 2(3)3(2)3(3) sts for armhole.
With the 164(176)184(192)200(212) sts, work colourwork in the round following row 1 of chart IV. Repeat the 4 st pattern 41(44)46(48)50(53) times.Work rows 2–9 of the chart.
Now keep repeating rows 10–15 until the body measures approx. 19(22)24(25)27(29) cm / 7.5(8.75)9.5(9.75)10.75(11.5) in from the armhole. Finish after either row 11 or row 14.If you finished after row 11, work rows 16–19 of chart VI.If you finished after row 14, work rows 16–19 of chart V.
Switch to smaller needles. Using White, work twisted ribbing in the round for 3 cm / 1.25 in.Switch to Stone. Work twisted ribbing for 2 more rounds, then bind off using the Italian bind-off or your preferred method.
Sleeves
Place the 56(60)64(68)71(76) sleeve sts back on the needles.Using the White yarn, pick up and knit 2(2)2(2)2(2) sts from the armhole cast-on, knit the sleeve sts, pick up and knit 2(2)2(2)3(2) sts from the armhole cast-on = 60(64)68(72)76(80) sts.
Place marker for beginning of round at the midpoint of the armhole cast-on.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart IV. Repeat the 4 st pattern 15(16)17(18)19(20) times.Work rows 2–9 and then keep repeating rows 10–15.
After 3(4)5(4)5(5) cm / 1.25(1.5)2(1.5)2(2) in, begin decreases: k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over), k1.
Repeat the decreases every 2.5(2)2(2)2(2) cm / 1(0.75)0.75(0.75)0.75(0.75) in 7(9)9(11)11(11) more times = 44(44)48(48)52(56) sts.Make sure the dots of the colourwork pattern are aligned throughout the decreases.
Keep working until the piece measures approx. 22(25)27(30)32(34) cm / 8.75(9.75)10.75(11.75)12.5(13.5) in from the armhole and you have last worked either row 11 or row 14.
Begin the colourwork stripe for the cuff on row 16 of chart V or IV to match the hem.Work rows 17–19.
The sleeve now measures approx. 23(26)28(31)33(35) cm / 9(10.25)11(12.25)13(13.75) in.
Switch to smaller needles. Using White, work twisted ribbing in the round for 3 cm / 1.25 in.Switch to Stone and work ribbing for 2 rounds.Bind off loosely in ribbing or using the Italian bind-off.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry, or steam lightly.
Embroider the eyes using the Nature yarn and duplicate sts.Embroider the noses using Lingonberry: first work a duplicate st and then make 3 satin stitches at the same spot.
