This year’s perfect Christmas project – the 2019 Holiday Knit Sweater – is a free pattern here on the blog!

Read through my inspiration, design process, and lots of info on the perfect yarn I chose, or scroll on down for the free pattern.

The Inspiration + Design

You might remember last year’s “My First Holiday Knit Sweater” and it’s corresponding knit-a-long! We had so much fun making a bulky weight colorwork sweater last year and I knew I had to bring back the concept for another round of holiday knitting fun!

This year’s design is a simple one color sweater worked from the top down in a seamless, one-piece style. It’s my favorite kind of sweater to make and is so comfy to wear! There are photo benchmarks throughout the tutorial to help you knit your sweater and make sure you’re on track.

I’ll be hosting the second annual Sewrella’s Holiday Knit-a-Long this year beginning October 1 and running through to December 1. Join the Sewrella’s Holiday Knit-a-Long Facebook Group to be a part of the event along with fellow knitters!

The Yarn + Kit

I chose to go loud and proud with my sweater color choice this year with a fun fuschia pink that is as happy as can be! I used Lion Brand Touch of Mohair yarn that has a bit of luxury fiber for a great price. If you grab the kit you have three color options (for those who aren’t as into bright color as me, ha!). Just be sure to order in time for our Knit-a-Long start date October 1!

Note: You can substitute yarn for this pattern. Use skeins from your stash or grab something fun – just make sure it’s a category 3 light weight yarn with similar yardage – 339 yds per 100g.

This sweater pattern is part of Lion Brand’s annual 12 Weeks of Christmas campaign and there are so many gorgeous projects in the collection. Browse the whole 12 weeks of Christmas collection HERE!

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PATTERN

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DESCRIPTION
The 2019 Holiday Knit Sweater is a top down yoke style sweater with optional turtleneck, prominent ribbing, bell sleeves and a flattering fit in 10 size options!

MATERIALS
–Lion Brand Touch of Mohair Yarn
(Weight 3/Light, 3.5 oz/100 g, 339 yds/310 m)
3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) skeins in Lilac Rose

Grab the kit with all the yarn you need + a printed copy of the pattern here!

-Size 5/3.75mm circular needles (this is my favorite interchangeable needle and cord set)
-Size 6/4mm circular needles
–Tapestry needle
–Measuring tape
–Scissors

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GAUGE
19 sts x 25 rows = 4″ in stockinette on larger needles

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54”
Length	21	21.5	22	22.75	23.5	24	24.75	25.25	25.75	26.25
Sleeve Length	16.75	17.25	17.75	18.5	19	19.75	20.25	20.5	20.5	20.75

PATTERN NOTES
-For reference, model is 5’5” tall, and wearing the holiday sweater in the 40” bust size. Her true bust is 38” and she sized up for a looser fit.
-This pattern was graded to fit ten different bust sizes as listed in the “Finished Measurements” on p.1 – for a close fit, choose your true bust size. Alter the fit by choosing to size down (tighter fit) or size up (oversized fit).
-Pattern sizing is listed in parenthesis such as CO 108 (112, 120, 128, 134, 136, 142, 150, 154, 162) whereas CO 108 for size 36”, CO 112 for size 38” and so on. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle/highlight all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
-All sizing is based on the CYC sizing regulations.
-This pullover sweater is worked top-down in a seamless style.

THE HOLIDAY SWEATER

YOKE

With 3.75mm needles, CO 108 (112, 120, 128, 134, 136, 142, 150, 154, 162)

K2 P2 rib until yoke measures 7 (7.25, 7.25, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.75, 7.75)”

Or 2 (2.25, 2.25, 2.5, 2.5, 2.5, 2.5, 2.5, 2.75, 2.75)” if omitting the turtleneck

*switch to larger needles

Next row: K

Inc Rnd 1: K2, M1L <162, 168, 180, 192, 201, 204, 213, 225, 231, 245>

Work stockinette until yoke measures 2 (2.5, 2.5, 2.75, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3.25, 3.5)” from ribbing

Inc Rnd 2: K3, M1L <216, 224, 240, 256, 268, 272, 284, 300, 308, 324>

Work stockinette until yoke measures 4 (4.5, 4.75, 5, 5.25, 5.25, 5.5, 5.5, 5.75, 6)” from ribbing

Inc Rnd 3: K4, M1L <270, 280, 300, 320, 335, 340, 355, 375, 385, 405>

Work stockinette until yoke measures 6 (6.5, 7, 7.25, 7.5, 7.5, 7.75, 8, 8.25, 8.5)”

Inc Rnd 4: (if number for your size is zero, omit this rnd) *K135 (70, 75, 80, 335, 0, 355, 375, 128, 135) M1L; rep from * 1 (3, 3, 3, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 2) times, K remaining 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0) <272, 284, 304, 324, 336, 340, 356, 376, 388, 408>

DIVIDE FOR BODY + SLEEVES

K across 80 (84, 90, 96, 100, 102, 106, 112, 116, 122) sts for back,

Place 56 (58, 62, 66, 68, 68, 72, 76, 78, 82) sts on waste yarn/ holder for right sleeve,

CO 10 (10, 10, 10, 10, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14) sts with the knitted method for underarm,

K across 80 (84, 90, 96, 100, 102, 106, 112, 116, 122) sts for front,

Place 56 (58, 62, 66, 68, 68, 72, 76, 78, 82) sts on waste yar/ holder for left sleeve,

CO 10 (10, 10, 10, 10, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14) sts with the knitted method for underarm,

Place marker at center of these CO sts to denote end of rnd.

Body st count <180, 188, 200, 212, 220, 232, 240, 252, 260, 272>

Work stockinette until body measures 6.5 (6.5, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9.75, 9, 9.25)” or desired length from divide for body & sleeves.

K2 P2 rib for 8”

Cast off all sts.

SLEEVES

*Work with magic loop technique or distribute yarn evenly among DPNs as you work.

Pick up and K 8 (8, 8, 8, 8, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12) CO sts at underarm (pm after first 5 sts), pick up one st at corner gap, slip first st from held sleeve sts, cast off corner picked up st, K held sts around sleeve, pick up one st at corner gap, cast off that corner picked up st, K to marker <66, 68, 72, 76, 78, 82, 86, 90, 92, 96>

Work stockinette until sleeve measures 12.25 (12.75, 13.25, 14, 14.5, 15.25, 15.75, 16, 16, 16.25)” from underarm

Dec Rnd: K2tog around <33, 34, 36, 38, 39, 41, 43, 45, 46, 48>

K2P2 rib for 4.5″.

Cast off in rib.

Abbreviations (US Terms):
CO – cast on
K – knit
M1L – make 1 left
P – purl
K2tog – knit two together decrease

 

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