The Festival of Lights baby sweater is a cozy, charming knitted pattern designed to celebrate Hanukkah with warmth and style. Worked in fingering plus mohair yarn, the sweater features a gentle, comfortable fit perfect for little ones, with simple shaping that makes it approachable for confident beginners and enjoyable for experienced knitters. The main body is knit in a soothing blue—while the colorwork panel adds a festive spark that brings the design to life.

The highlight of the pattern is its cheerful blue-and-gold colorwork band, showcasing a playful dreidel and a menorah. These motifs are arranged in a repeating sequence across the chest, creating a bright, celebratory focal point without overwhelming the overall design. The gold stitches catch the light beautifully against the white background, echoing the glow of Hanukkah candles. Whether made as a holiday gift or a keepsake for a baby’s first Festival of Lights, this sweater blends tradition , and handcrafted love into one delightful knit

Sizes: 3-6 mos, (9-12 mos, 2,) (4, 6, 8, 10-12, 14)
Fits chest size: 18.5, (19.75, 21,) (23, 25.5, 28, 30.5, 31.5)

Suggested Yarns

Worked with Fingering and Mohair held together.

Fingering weight
●Holst Garn Supersoft Wool, 50g 314 yds, 50% merino 50% shetland wools
MC 031 Rain: 1 (1, 1,) (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) balls
CC1 098 Ecru: 1 (1, 1,) (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) balls
CC2 046 Cobalt: 1 (1, 1,) (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) balls

●Holst Garn Coast 50g 314 yds, 55% Merino Lambswool and 45% Cotton
CC3 Solar: 1 ball for all sizes

Mohair
●Knitting for Olive silk mohair 25g, 250 yds, 70% mohair 30% silk
MC Blue Jeans: 1 (1, 2,) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls
CC1 Cream: 1 (1, 2,) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls

●La Droguerie, Voilette, 328 yds, 70% fine mohair, 30% polyamide
CC2 Déesse de l’aurore: 1 cone for all sizes

Gold Metallic:
●Any gold metallic lace weight yarn, you will need approximately 328 yds