Requirements:
1 pair of 3.25mm needles 1 pair of 4mm needles Optional a 3.25mm circular needle for neckband 50g of DK yarn for jumper. Oddments of DK yarn in appropriate colours for the motif. 3 stitch holders or safety pins Fasteners for back (3 x Press-Studs or thin Velcro)
Front (Make 1):
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 37 sts using the main colour. Row 1: K1, [P1, K1] repeat to end Row 2: P1, [K1, P1] repeat to end Repeat these two rows twice more. Change to 4 mm needles and working in stocking stitch (starting with a knit row) follow the chart below for the next 31 rows changing colour as required. To shape the neck: Row 1: Next row P15, turn and complete this side first Row 2: K1 K2tog, K12 (14 sts). Row 3: P11, P2tog, P1 (13 sts) Row 4: K1 K2 tog, K10 (12 sts) Row 5: Purl to end Row 6: K1 K2 tog, K9 (11sts) Row 7: Purl to end Row 8: Knit to end Row 9: Purl to end Cast off Slip the next 7 sts at centre onto a safety pin (or small stitch holder) With the wrong side of work facing, rejoin the yarn at neck edge of remaining sts and purl to the end. Row 1: K12 K2tog, K1 (14 sts). Row 2: P1, P2tog, P11 (13 sts) Row 3: K10 K2 tog, K1 (12 sts) Row 4: Purl to end Row 5: K9 K2 tog, K1 (11sts) Row 6: Purl to end Row 7: Knit to end Row 8: Purl to end Cast off Left Back (Make 1):
Using 3.25mm needles and main cast on 20 sts. Row 1: K4, [P1, K1] repeat to end Row 2: [P1, K1] repeat to last 4 sts, p1, K3 Repeat these two rows twice more. Change to 4mm needles and commence thus: Row 1: Knit to end Row 2: Purl to last 3 sts, K3 Repeat the above 2 rows until 32 rows have been worked, ending with a purl row. To shape the neck: Row1: K5 sts, slip these 5 sts onto a suitable holder, knit to end (15 sts) Row 2: P12, P2tog, P1 (14sts) Row 3: K1, K2tog, K11 (13 sts) Row 4: P10, P2tog, P1 (12 sts) Row 5: Knit to end Row 6: P9, P2tog, P1 (11sts) Row 7: Knit to end Row 8: Purl to end Cast off Right Back (Make 1):
Using 3.25mm needles and main cast on 20 sts. Row 1: [K1,P1,] repeat until last 4 sts, K4 Row 2: K3, [P1,K1], rpt to last st, P1 Repeat these two rows twice more. Change to 4mm needles and commence thus: Row 1: Knit to end Row 2: K3, Purl to end Repeat these 2 rows until 31 rows have been worked, ending on a knit row (row 1). To shape the neck: Row1: K3, P2, slip these 5 sts onto a suitable holder, purl to end (15 sts) Row 2: K12, K2tog, K1 (14sts) Row 3: P1, P2tog, P11 (13 sts) Row 4: K10, K2tog, K1 (12 sts) Row 5: Purl to end Row 6: K9, K2tog, K1 (11sts) Row 7: Purl to end Row 8: Knit to end Row 9: Purl to end Cast off Sleeves (make 2):
Using 3.25mm needles and main cast on 23 sts. Row 1: K1, [P1, K1] repeat to end Row 2: P1, [K1, P1] repeat to end Repeat these two rows, then row 1 once more (5 rows worked in total). Inc row: P1, [K1, P1] three times [M1] into next 8 sts, [K1, P1] four times. (31sts). Change to 4mm needles. Work in stocking st until the piece measures 9cm (3.5”) ending with a purl row. Cast off.
To make up:
Join the shoulder seams and sew in any pattern tail ends. Carefully sew the sleeve onto the jumper so that the central folds on both sleeves are aligned with the shoulder seam on the jumper. On each side, sew down the underside of the sleeve and then continue down the body of the jumper so the front and back panels are joined. Attach press-studs or Velcro to fasten. If desired sew beads randomly and firmly onto the tree (not suitable for young children) or alternatively embroider decorations onto the tree.
Neckband:
Using 3.25mm needles and main colour. With right side of work facing, knit across 5sts from left back. Pick up and knit 8sts from along the neck shaping on the left back, and a further 8sts from the front left neck shaping. Knit across the 7sts from the stitch holder on the front. Then pick up and knit 8sts from the right front neck shaping and a further 8 sts from the back right neck shaping. Finally knit across the 5sts on the stitch holder on the right back (49sts total). Row 1: K3, P1, [K1, P1] repeat to last 3 sts, k3 Row 2: K3, [K1, P1] repeat to last 4 sts, k4 Repeat the above 2 rows once and then cast off loosely keeping continuity of the rib.