For playing in the snow or fireside chatting, this warm but stylish holiday sweater is the perfect vintage style look for your next holiday gathering. This sweater is inspired by the glamorous sisters Betty & Judy of one of my favorite holiday movies, White Christmas; & my favorite plant of the holiday season: the holly bush!

XS (S, M, L) 1X, 2X, 3X
♥ finished bust size: 30 (34, 38, 42) 46, 50, 54” / 76 (86, 97, 107) 117, 127, 137 cm

Yarn
♥ Main Color: 5 (5, 6, 6) 7, 8, 8 skeins Lark by Quince & Co. “Peaks Ferry” (100% wool; 134 yards/123 meters) OR approximately 555 (625, 715, 810) 910, 975, 1025 yards / 505 (570, 655, 740) 830, 890, 935 meters of worsted weight yarn
♥ Contrast Color: 1 skein Lark “Dogwood” OR approximately 55 (65, 75, 85) 95, 100, 105 yards / 50 (60, 70, 80) 85, 90, 95 meters of worsted weight yarn
♥ Accent Color: 1 skein Lark “Cypress” OR approximately 35 (40, 45, 50) 60, 65, 65 yards / 30 (35, 40, 45) 55, 60, 60 meters of worsted weight yarn

Suggested Needles
♥ US 8/5 mm 24” circular needle & 32” for magic loop or DPNs
♥ US 7/4.5 mm 24” circular needle & 32” for magic loop or DPNs
or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
♥ one button (~5/8”), stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (recommended), yarn bobbins (optional), crochet hook size E/3.5 mm

Techniques
♥ Knitting & purling
♥ Increasing & decreasing
♥ Picking up stitches
♥ Colorwork
Short rows
♥ Basic crochet for button loop

Construction
The “Betty & Judy” Lodge Sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down, cropped body, 3/4 puff sleeves, and a keyhole at the back neckline. The button loop is applied with crochet. The yoke is charted.

Note: Instructions for a traditional set in sleeve cap are also included.