Knit our Father Christmas and Rudolph Jumper suitable to fit a child from 6 months to 3 years old.

Design
The front, back and sleeves are worked separately from the bottom-up. Stitches are picked up to complete the neckline and one shoulder has a 3 button fastening to make it easier to lift the jumper over the child’s head. A chart is provided to complete the motifs.

Sizes
The pattern includes 3 sizes: 6-12m, 1-2yrs and 2-3 years old. To fit chest: 18, 20 and 22 inches or 46, 51 and 56 cms.

Yarn
The pattern uses double knitting wool (an alternative yarn for overseas knitters would be USA light worsted or Australian 8 ply)
The picture shows the jumper knitted for size 12-24 months using Rico Baby Classic DK shades: Ivy (062), Red (009), White (001), Greige (017), Clay (037), Light Powder (038) and Black (099)

Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 4 inches/10 cm (stocking stitch) on 4 mm needles or size needed to achieve stated tension.

Needles
Sizes 3.25 mm and 4.0 mm (USA 3 and 6) straight needles are required.

Other requirements
3 buttons
Stitch holders
Small crochet hook (optional) to help pull yarn through for pompom

Please note the pattern is written in English using British terminology.

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