An animal that is present in Scandinavian Christmas décor and myth is the Julbock or Yule Goat. The straw goats, wrapped with red ribbon, are derived from Norse mythology and represent good luck and protection. A lightly themed holiday sweater that can be worn anytime!

The Julbock Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. Short rows are worked after the collar for a better fit. Increases are worked in the short rows to set up for the yoke chart. Increases are marked in the chart. (Inverse chart provided!) A few more short rows are worked before the sleeve stitches are put on hold. Body of sweater is worked straight down for a universal fit. Sleeves are picked up last and worked down to the cuffs.

YARN:
Light worsted or DK weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors
I used Rauma Strikkegarn, 101 off white and 128 wine (and 146 gold also pictured). Each skein is 118 yds / 108 m • Approximate quantities:
( 6, 6.5, 7 ) { 8, 9, 9.5 } 10, 11, 12, 13 skeins Main Color
( 708, 767, 826 ) { 944, 1062, 1122 } 1180, 1298, 1416, 1534 yds Main Color
( 647, 701, 755 ) { 863, 971, 1026 } 1079, 1187, 1295, 1403 m Main Color

( 2, 2.125, 2.25 ) { 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 } 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3 skeins Contrast Color
( 236, 250, 266 ) { 272, 284, 295 } 307, 319, 330, 354 yds Contrast Color
( 216, 229, 243 ) { 249, 260, 270 } 281, 292, 302, 324 m Contrast Color
Shown in size C, with 2-4” positive ease.
Size C used 7 skeins MC (826 yds / 756 m) & ~2.25 skeins CC (266 yds / 243 m)

SIZES: (full size schematic provided in pattern)
( A, B, C ) { D, E, F } G, H, I, J
FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE:
( 33.6”, 36”, 40” ) { 42.5”, 45”, 48” } 52”, 56”, 60”, 64”
( 85.3, 91.4, 101.6 ) { 108, 114.3, 122 } 132, 142, 152.4, 162.5 cm

NEEDLES/NOTIONS:
Note - you may need different size needles to match gauge

A for ribbing, (one size smaller than B for neck, cuffs, & hem)
16” circular + 32” for magic loop or DPNs. (US 3 / 3.25mm)
B for solid color – 16” – 36” circular, length as needed for body
or DPNs (US 4 / 3.5mm)
C for colorwork (if needed. Most colorwork changes the gauge
slightly so adjust accordingly. I use one size larger). 16” – 36”
circular, length as needed for yoke. (US 5 / 3.75mm)

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders/waste yarn

GAUGE:
19 sts x 28 rnds = 4 x 4” – solid color stockinette stitch in the
round after blocking with size “B” needle.
I used a US 4 / 3.5mm
match gauge with colorwork as well (size “C” needle),
I used a US 5 / 3.75mm

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES:
Tubular CO & BO, short rows - for neck and yoke shaping,
& stranded colorwork knitting