Reindeer games off my needles!
September 04, 2025
Rudolph has landed—and this time, he’s landed right on my sweater! This is the first of three Christmas sweaters I’m making this year so I thought I'd better start early. Last December I wore a different handknit Christmas sweater every day, and since I finished three then, I thought I might as well knit three more… though stopping at three will be the real challenge. There are just so many patterns I love! After all, one can never have too many festive knits when December rolls around. What first attracted me to this pattern was the folk-art style of the reindeer. It has just the right mix of whimsy and nostalgia, which made the sweater simply irresistible to me.
This pattern was knit top-down in DK weight yarn and was truly easy-peasy. I did run into a little fit issue—though I was knitting the smallest size, my gauge was more 22 stitches per 4" rather than the 23 the pattern required. That one little stitch seemed to make a difference and a few inches past the sleeve separation it was clear it would be too big. So, I tinked back, skipped the underarm stitches, and the problem was solved. Knitting always gives us a way out! I added a bead to Rudolph’s nose (he’s the one flying front and center), and it gives the sweater such a playful touch. I just love this cheerful Christmas knit and can’t wait to bring it out on December 1.
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| Look at his little nose! |
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| Now on to number three: I have the pattern and yarn to make this darling Dala Horse Sweater next. |
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2 Comments
You find the cutest patterns and I just added this to my queue. I'm not nearly as ambitious as you and will be lucky if I knit the one! Looks cute on you. I always appreciate your recommendations.
ReplyDeleteYour knitted Christmas sweaters are so inspiring! Your personal touches are always so fun and beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYou make my day when you make a comment!