Epic Hanukkah Sweater (Child) by The Jewish Knitter

Epic Hanukkah Sweater (Child)

Knitting
July 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in stranded colorwork
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
275 - 540 yards (251 - 494 m)
0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-4 years, 4-6 years, 6-8 years, 8-10 years
English
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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.”

The pattern is fully charted for ease of knitting. Motifs include several different dreidel designs, gelt, flames, Magen Davids, menorahs, latkes, and sufganiyot. The number of motifs included will depend on your chosen size.

Please note that photos include 3 different sweaters. The 6-8 year sweater is knitted following the pattern precisely, while the 2-4 year sweater (with a dark background in the flame motif) shows an alternative combination of motifs. Some photos feature them alongside an adult sweater (coming soon in a separate version).

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
0-6 months (18.75 in / 47.5 cm chest)
6-12 months (21.25 in / 54 cm chest)
1-2 years (24 in / 61 cm chest)
2-4 years (24 in / 61 cm chest)
4-6 years (26.75 in / 67.5 cm chest)
6-8 years (29.25 in / 74.5 cm chest)
8-10 years (29.25 in / 74.5 cm chest)

Yarn
You will need the following colors (quantities approximate:

Light - less than 50g up to 1-2 years; between 50-100g for larger sizes
Medium - between 50-100g for all sizes
Dark - less than 50g up to 6-12 months; between 50-100g for larger sizes
Yellow/gold accent yarn - less than 50g up to 2-4 years; between 50-100g for larger sizes

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. This includes only the motifs used in this pattern - the Adult version has more.