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Juovlabáidi – Christmas Sweater

Juovlabáidi means “Christmas Sweater” in Northern Sámi. The design is inspired by Sámi Christmas traditions and the legend of Juovlastállu, a feared figure who visited households on Christmas Eve. Unlike Santa Claus, Juovlastállu brought fear rather than gifts, and children were expected to keep the home and yard tidy before his arrival.

Juovlabáidi is worked from the bottom up with a circular yoke. The sweater features festive Christmas motifs worked in stranded colorwork. The body and sleeve lengths can be adjusted to the desired length.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Bust circumference: 80 (87) 93 (100) 107 (113) 120 cm
Gauge: 24 stitches = 10 cm
Needles: 3 mm and 3.5 mm
Yarn: Finull by Rauma Garn

The pattern is available in Norwegian and English.