Reindeer Sweater Knitting Kit
Reindeer Sweater Knitting Kit
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Level 3 Β· Ready to Stretch
βI'll knit a sweater if the pattern holds my hand.β
New in this project: A seamless, top-down circular yoke sweater with stranded colorwork in three colors with a reindeer design motif.
If you get stuck: Browse our Knitting Knowledge tutorials, ask in the Secret Society of Knitters community, or email Heather.
The presents are wrapped and Santa is ready to go. π¦π Let's get to the sleigh and have Rudolf lead the way! The Reindeer Sweater is an adorable take on Santa's reindeer.
This colorwork Christmas sweater uses three colors of Ewe So Sporty yarn to create a whimsical holiday top that everyone will love. Choose your size above and your kit comes with the right amount of each color.
Paper pattern included with kit purchase.
Want just the pattern? See Reindeer Sweater pattern >
Want a matching hat? Make the Head to the Sleigh! Hat Knitting Kit > in the same three colors.
This kit includes Ewe So Sporty in 3 colors (Red Poppy, Vanilla and Chocolate) in the amounts below for the size you choose.
NOTE: This yarn kit includes only the yarn and pattern to make the Reindeer Sweater. Needles and notions are not included.
Yarn amounts by size:
| Size | Chest | A: 20 Red Poppy | B: 90 Vanilla | C: 95 Chocolate | Total skeins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32" / 81.5 cm | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 36" / 91.5 cm | 1 | 7 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 | 40" / 101.5 cm | 2 | 8 | 1 | 11 |
| 4 | 44" / 112 cm | 2 | 9 | 1 | 12 |
| 5 | 48" / 122 cm | 2 | 10 | 2 | 14 |
| 6 | 52" / 132 cm | 2 | 11 | 2 | 15 |
| 7 | 56" / 142 cm | 2 | 11 | 2 | 15 |
| 8 | 60" / 152.5 cm | 2 | 13 | 2 | 17 |
| 9 | 64" / 162.5 cm | 3 | 15 | 2 | 20 |
| 10 | 68" / 172.5 cm | 3 | 16 | 2 | 21 |
| 11 | 72" / 183 cm | 3 | 17 | 2 | 22 |
Each skein is 145 yards / 50 g. The sample in the photos is a size 3 (40") with 2" / 5 cm positive ease.
Project Specs:
Ewe Ewe Yarns Pattern #456
Designed by Heather Walpole and Meaghan Schmaltz
Finished sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9, 10, 11]
32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) [56, 60, 64, 68, 72]" / 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) [142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183] cm chest circumference
Fit: Designed to be worn with 2-6" / 5-15 cm positive ease. A full schematic of finished garment dimensions is included in the pattern.
Yarn: Ewe Ewe Yarns, Ewe So Sporty, 145 yards per 50g skein,
100% merino wool yarn, #2 sport weight
Color A: 20 Red Poppy
Color B: 90 Vanilla
Color C: 95 Chocolate
Needles:
Small: US 4 / 3.5 mm, 16" and 32-40" / 40 cm and 80-100 cm circular needles for the collar and hem, plus needles in your preferred method of small circumference knitting for the cuffs (or 2 US sizes smaller than your gauge-size needle)
Large: US 6 / 4 mm, 16-40" / 40-100 cm circular needles for the yoke and body, plus needles in your preferred method of small circumference knitting for the sleeves
Supplies: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holders
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows to 4" / 10 cm in one-color stockinette stitch in the round on the large needle, taken after blocking. Adjust needle size as necessary to match gauge.
View this pattern on Ravelry >
About this Christmas sweater
This circular yoke sweater is knit from the top down, in the round, seamlessly. Stitches are cast on at the top of the collar, and short rows shape the collar. Increase rounds shape the yoke and upper arms to the separation of the sleeves. Once the sleeves are separated, the body is completed to the hem. The sleeves are worked outwards from the body in the round.
Questions you might have
What's in the kit?
You'll get Ewe So Sporty in Red Poppy, Vanilla and Chocolate, in the number of skeins listed in the chart above for your size, plus a printed copy of the Reindeer Sweater pattern. Needles (US 4 and US 6 circulars in the lengths listed above), a stitch marker, a tapestry needle, and waste yarn or stitch holders aren't included.
I can't find my pattern. What should I do?
A printed copy of the pattern is packed in your kit. If you'd like a PDF copy too, you can find it on the Reindeer Sweater pattern page, or email hello@eweewe.com with your order number and I'll send it right over.
I've never knit colorwork. Is this kit right for me?
This is a Level 3 project. If you're comfortable knitting in the round and are ready to try a sweater with stranded colorwork, this is a great next step. If you get stuck, our Knitting Knowledge tutorials and the Secret Society of Knitters community are here to help, or you can email me.
Which size should I knit?
The pattern comes in 11 sizes, from 32 to 72" chest. Choose by your chest measurement plus 2-6" / 5-15 cm of positive ease. If you're unsure, email me and I'll help you pick.
Will the colors look like the photo?
Screens vary, so a color can look a little different in person. If you're unsure, email me before you order and I'll help.
Should I order extra yarn?
The kit has the amount of yarn needed to knit the sweater in your size. If you'd like to make anything else, like the matching hat, order that yarn separately. Dye lots vary from batch to batch, and I can't always match a specific lot later.
How do I care for my finished sweater?
Easy! Our yarn is superwash merino, so you can machine wash your sweater in cool water and lay it flat to dry. All of our yarns are 100% fine superwash merino wool from Australia, spun and dyed in Italy.
Do I need to wind the yarn before I knit?
Nope! All the yarn in your kit comes as center-pull skeins, so you can start knitting right away.
How soon will my order ship, and what does it cost?
I pack and ship orders within one business day, six days a week including Saturday mornings. They go out by USPS Ground Advantage from Oceanside, California, so delivery time depends on USPS and where you live. Shipping is free on US orders over $75 and $5 on smaller US orders, and you'll get a tracking email when your order is on its way.
Can I return my yarn?
Unused items in their original condition can be returned within 30 days of receiving them. Email hello@eweewe.com with your name and order number and I'll take care of you. If something arrives damaged or isn't what you ordered, let me know right away and I'll make it right.
Let customers speak for us
baby UGGS on the needles
Very easy pattern to follow.
I like itβsuper easy. baCK TO KNITTING AFTER YEARS
Love the yarn. Knits up well
This sport weight yarn is beautiful and soft. For me it is perfect for small projects like cowls and baby hat. I can be assured that all Ewe Ewe yarns are high quality
Wooly Worsted Merino Yarn
So nice to work with. Gives a good finished product
I am in the process of knitting it now. It is TOO cute.
Love EweEwe Yarn kits with patterns included. β€οΈ the color combinations. I bought 2 kits Lavender Fields and Phoenix Rising. I am eager to make them.
Started the process and loving it. Looking forward to completing the project.
I've been using this yarn to make Christmas (and Chanukah!) sweaters for relatives for years, and it's really perfect. The colors pop, and the fact that it can be machine washed makes life easy on the people I'm gifting them too.
This is my second color combination, so now I need to decide which one to start for the KAL. I have a DIY kit that is all greens, plus the one I ordered as a kit (Vintage). I will probably start with the Vintage.
The uniques twist to Ewe Ewe yarns results in a very warm, squishy texture to garments. It is a very βcomfortableβ yarn to knit with..doesnβt split, and slides through the fingers nicely.
I have been knitting for over 60 years and am impressed with the quality of this yarn. It is a delight to work with and to knit quality items for gifts
Great pattern. Instructions are easy to follow.
