“Arbolito” stands for “a little Christmas tree” in Spanish.

Arbolito is a festive and heartwarming knitting pattern for a lovely sweater that celebrates the joy of the holiday season. With charming little pine trees and delicate geometric Christmas ornaments, this design captures the spirit of Christmas in every stitch. The rich green main color contrasts beautifully with the crisp white colorwork, creating a cozy and cheerful vibe perfect for winter celebrations. Made with 100% natural, unprocessed wool, this sweater will keep you warm and your holiday spirit bright. Whether for gifting or wearing, “Arbolito” is a sweet reminder of holiday cheer.

“Arbolito” is a circular yoke that is worked seamlessly from the top down. The neck is worked first, after that, several series of short rows are used for a comfortable and beautifully shaped finish.
The yoke is shaped with increases that are evenly distributed around the entire circumference of the upper body, followed by several raglan rounds. Sleeves are then placed on hold and the body is worked toward the hem. The sleeve stitches are then placed on the needles again and worked in the round toward the cuffs.
The sweater is relaxed fit and as it is knitted top-down lengths are easily adaptable.
Beginners friendly as you only work with 2 colours at a time.

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Bust circumference of the finished sweater: 82 (91, 100 109, 118, 131, 141, 150, 159) cm / 32¼ (35¾, 39¼, 43, 46½, 51½, 55½, 59, 62½ )’’. The sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 5 cm / 2’’ of positive ease.
Model has 85 cm / 33½’’ bust, stands 164 cm / 64½’’ and is wearing size 2.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

A = Bust circumference
B = Yoke depth
C = Length from armhole to lower edge
D = Upper arm circumference
E = Sleeves length (from underarm)
F = Cuff circumference

Yarn
Pure DK, West Yorkshire Spinners
DK; 112 m per 50 g ball;
100% Wool - Falkland
8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls in Rosemary 381,
1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls in Natural 010

Needles
3.5 mm / US 5 circular needle 24’’/60 cm or 32’’/80 cm and 4 mm / US 6 circular needle 24’’/60 cm or 32’’/80 cm

Gauge
22 sts x 28 rows — 10 cm / 4’’ in stockinette with 4 mm / US 6 needles, after blocking.
22 sts x 28 rows — 10 cm / 4’’ in colorwork with 4 mm / US 6 needles, after blocking.

Notions
5 stitch markers (1 different for BOR) • waste yarn for holding the sleeve stitches • tapestry needle to weave in the yarn ends