An all-over colorwork sweater, incorporating dreidels, gelt, menorahs, and more - everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah in warmth and style!

10% of all pattern sales will be donated to World Jewish Relief. They say, “Inspired by our Jewish values, we provide life-saving and life-changing action to support and empower people in crisis around the world.”

All motifs are charted. The instructions offer different lengths of arm and body for every size to allow maximum customization while maintaining an overall colorwork design. Motifs include over 20 designs, including over 15 dreidel variations; multiple sizes of flames and Magen Davids; and gelt, menorahs, latkes, and sufganiyot. The number of motifs included will depend on your chosen size.

Please note that some photos include children’s sweaters.

Skill Level
Suitable for intermediate knitters. Requires ability to knit colorwork (maximum of two colors in any one row). A small amount of duplicate stitch is needed.

Sizing & Finished Measurements

Choose a size with around 2 in (5 cm) of ease.

1 - 32 in / 81.5 cm chest
2 - 34.75 in / 88 cm chest
3 - 37.25 in / 95 cm chest
4 - 40 in / 101.5 cm chest
5 - 42.75 in / 108 cm chest
6 - 48 in / 122 cm chest
7 - 53 in / 135.5 cm chest
8 - 56 in / 142 cm chest
9 - 58.75 in / 149 cm chest

Please note: Unfortunately sizes 7, 8, and 9 have not been test knitted. If you would like to make one of those sizes, and are happy to give me feedback on yardage and fit, please let me know and I will send you the pattern free of charge.

Yarn
You will need the following colors (quantities approximate):

Light 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) 2, 3, 3, 3 skeins
Medium 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) 3, 3, 4, 4 skeins
Dark 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) 3, 3, 4, 4 skeins
Yellow/gold accent 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2, 3 skein(s)
Red 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) 1, 1, 1, 1 skein

The pattern gives more detailed yarn quantities and additional guidance about color choices and substitutions to help you achieve a pleasing overall effect.

Please note: If you are primarily interested in the motifs, there is an additional PDF with motifs listed by size.