Based on a traditional Nutcracker, this jumper features intarsia colour work and details such as bobbles, garter stitch on the sleeves and hair and beard which are added on at the end. The jumper itself is an over-sized fit with minimal shaping. A really fun project with a very unique (and not at all terrifying) result! Techniques include knit and purl stitches, bobbles, intarsia colour work from a chart, increases and decreases and picking up stitches.

Skill Level: Advanced
Pages: 9

This pattern is in multiple sizes:

To Fit Chest/Bust: 81-86cm/32-34in: 91-97cm/36-38in: 102-107cm/40-42in: 112-117cm/44-46in: 122-127cm/48-50in

Actual Chest/Bust: 97cm/38 1/4in: 106cm/41 3/4in: 117cm/46in: 128cm/50 1/2in: 137cm/54in

Back Length: 70cm/27 1/2in (all sizes)

Sleeve Seam: 47cm/18 1/2in (all sizes)

Pattern includes a full list of abbreviations, schematic, colour chart and a printable page for your notes.

You will need:
Hayfield Bonus DK (280m/306yds per 100g)
3 (4: 4: 4: 5) x 100g in ‘Black’
2 x 100g in each of the foll: ‘Royal’, ‘Cream’ & ‘Ladybird’
1 x 100g in each of the foll: ‘Fields Of Gold’, ‘Biscuit’ & ‘Iced Pink’

1 x pair 3.5mm/US 4 needles
1 x pair 4mm/US 6 needles
Crochet hook
4 x lockable stitch markers
2 x stitch holders
Tapestry needle

Most DK yarns will work with this pattern, provided it can be knitted to the stated tension.