30 Christmas Sweater Knitting Patterns (Jumper Ideas)
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The holiday season is approaching, and you know what that means…
It’s time to decorate the house, decorate the tree, plan your holiday cooking and shopping lists, and dress festively.
And is there nothing more festive than a fun Christmas sweater?
30 Christmas Sweater Knitting Patterns
If you are looking for your perfect Christmas sweater knitting pattern, check out these patterns below...
You might find the perfect pattern for your friends and family members to wear during the holidays!
Happy Knitting!
My First Holiday Knit Sweater by Sewrella
Knit a fun and subtle holiday sweater with this free knitting pattern.
Perfect for you to wear or to give as a gift.
Make one just in time for the holidays.
Reindeer Knit Holiday Sweater by Yarnspirations
Knit a fun Christmas sweater with this free knitting pattern with a reindeer design.
It's the perfect choice to wear at festive parties.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Christmas Tree Sweater Knitting Pattern By Originally Lovely
Make a fun sweater with a Christmas tree design using this knitting pattern.
Knit one for you or as a gift!
You can purchase the pattern through her Etsy store.
Candy Cane Lane Set by DROPS Design
Knit a festive candy cane Christmas sweater with this free knitting pattern.
Available in a broader range of sizes (S-3XL).
You will look amazing in family photos.
Sleigh Ride Jumper by Paintbox Yarns
Make this sleigh ride jumper just in time for the holidays
It's a great pattern if you are looking for a new sweater.
It's a fun project if you want to get into holiday cheer.
Available for free on the Love Crafts site.
Christmas Jumpers For All The Family by Susie Johns for Let's Knit Magazine
Make Christmas jumpers for the whole family with these free patterns.
This is an advanced pattern perfect for experienced makers.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Christmas Time Sweater by DROPS Design
Knit your own Christmas jumper with this free pattern.
This is a festive knitting pattern from the top down with a round yoke and pattern of Santa and Christmas trees.
Make one for you or as a gift.
Snowman Christmas Jumper by Yarn and Yarn.
Knit a fun snowman Christmas jumper with this knitting pattern.
Make one for you or as a gift.
You can purchase the pattern on the Yarn and Yarn website.
Holiday Wreath Sweater by Kim Cameron
Knit a cute sweater to rock at Christmas parties this year!
This bundle includes many ''ugly sweater'' designs to make.
Including a Christmas wreath and many more.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Rudolph by DROPS Design
Make a fun sweater with this Christmas jumper knitting pattern.
With a raglan with raglan and reindeer pattern on the yoke.
This pattern includes colorwork.
Add pom poms for the red nose, and you are ready to rock the holiday parties.
Pretty Christmas Jumper by Denise Rhodes
Make a modern Christmas jumper with this free pattern.
If you don't like a traditional Christmas jumper, this pattern is for you.
The pattern is available as a free PDF download.
Red Nose Jumper by DROPS Design
Knit an adorable jumper with this free knitting pattern.
This sweater has a round neck, and it's worked top-down.
The pattern is available in sizes (S-XXXL)
Christmas Sweater by Sandnes Garn
Knit a beautiful Christmas sweater with this free pattern.
You only need DK yarn and US 2½ - 3.0 mm US 4 - 3.5 mm knitting needles.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Christmas Jumper by Sarah Hatton
Make a super cute sweater with this free knitting pattern.
The pattern includes size instructions from child-adult.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Juliana Christmas Sweater by Hobbii
Knit a fun Christmas sweater with this free pattern.
The sweater has a Christmas tree design with a pom pom on the top.
The pattern is available as a free PDF on Hobbii.
Christmas Jumper by Fiona Bennet
Make a cute sweater with a fun design on the neckline.
An excellent gift for a special day.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Jingle Bells by Hanne Rimmen
Knit a beautiful sweater with this free pattern.
Make one as a gift in time for Christmas!
The pattern is available as a free PDF on the Filcolana website.
Julesweater by Little Yellow Knithouse
Knit a fun Christmas sweater with this free pattern.
The sweater has a lot of fun graphics, from Christmas trees to Christmas gifts, reindeer, and hearts.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Red Nose Jumper Kids by DROPS Design
Knit a cute jumper for kids with this free pattern.
Add a fun pom pom for a nose and tassels for hair.
Many sizes are available; you can make sweaters for toddlers and teens.
Merry Santas by DROPS Design
Knit a beautiful Christmas sweater with this free pattern.
The sweater has a fun Santa design on the collar.
Make one for you or as a gift.
Christmas Card Sweater by De Breimadammen
Make an adorable Christmas sweater with this free pattern.
The pattern is available in English and Dutch.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Sleepy Santa Sweater by DROPS Design
Make the ultimate Christmas sweater with this free pattern.
The design includes a Santa hat and a beard.
Make one for your kid or as a gift.
Merry - Sweater by Hobbii
Knit a fun sweater with Christmas lights with this free pattern.
This is an intermediate pattern, perfect for experienced knitters.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Merry Trees by DROPS Design
Knit a cute sweater with Christmas trees with this free pattern.
This sweater is worked from the top down.
Make one as a gift in time for Christmas.
Julia Christmas Sweater by Hobbii
Make fun snowman jumpers with this free pattern.
Knit one for you or as a gift.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Julerose by DROPS Design
Knit a Nordic Christmas sweater with this free pattern.
It's a great pattern if you need some holiday inspiration.
And it's available in many sizes (S/M - M/L - L/XL - XXL/XXXL).
Reindeer Jumper For Children by Jane Reay.
Knit reindeer sweaters for children with this knitting pattern
The reindeer design makes this pattern unique.
You can purchase the pattern on the Love Crafts website.
Christmas Set for Babies by Jane Reay.
Knit a Christmas set for babies with this knitting pattern.
Included is a festive sweater and hat.
You can purchase the pattern on the Love Crafts website.
Little Rudolph Sweater Knitting Pattern by Jane Burns.
Knit a little Rudolph sweater with this knitting pattern.
It will be the perfect Christmas present.
You can purchase the pattern on the Love Crafts website.
Jingle Pom Sweater
Knit an adorable sweater with this free pattern.
The pom poms add a flare and make it more fun.
The pattern is available as a free PDF on the Love Crafts website.
Sweaters For All Of The Family
Chunky soft sweaters are in pretty colors: red, green, burgundy, and many different designs.
You can even make it a family tradition, where each family member can wear a matching
Christmas sweater and take holiday photos to share.
And as a maker, there is no need to buy one when you can make your own.
Weekly news, free patterns, tutorials, and more.
Gift Your Friends A Christmas Sweater
Furthermore, a handmade Christmas hoodie would be an excellent Christmas gift for a family member or a friend.
People love handmade gifts, especially sweaters, as it shows how much thought and work you put into their gift.
Make it traditional, or go down the ugly Christmas sweater route for some laughs.
What Is An Ugly Christmas Sweater?
An ugly Christmas sweater is a festive, often intentionally tacky, and kitschy sweater adorned with quirky, whimsical, or over-the-top holiday-themed designs.
These sweaters typically feature loud patterns, bright colors, and decorations like reindeer, snowflakes, Christmas trees, Santas, or other holiday-related motifs.
They might include embellishments like pom-poms, sequins, jingle bells, or even 3D elements like felt ornaments or fuzzy textures.
The charm of an ugly Christmas sweater lies in its exaggerated, playful, and sometimes gaudy appearance.
These sweaters have become a popular part of holiday gatherings, office parties, or themed celebrations, where people wear them proudly as a fun and lighthearted way to embrace the festive spirit.
In recent years, there’s been a trend of hosting “Ugly Christmas Sweater” parties where attendees compete to wear the most outrageously decorated or amusingly unattractive sweater.
While initially associated with being unintentionally unattractive, the trend has evolved into a deliberate, light-hearted embrace of everything quirky and festive during the holiday season.
Christmas Jumper Designs
You can knit any Christmas jumper you like in any fit, design, motif, or color you wish.
You can knit a more subtle one with, for example, a snowflake design or a more Christmassy design like snowmen, Christmas trees, wrapped gift boxes, or ornaments.
A traditional Nordic-style sweater using colorwork techniques like the fair isle or stranded knitting would be a great project for an intermediate knitter.
Choose The Right Fit
And when it comes to fit, you can choose whichever feels right for your comfort and body type.
Fitted, relaxed fit, oversized, v-neck, sweetheart line, or turtleneck.
Anything goes when it comes to Christmas knitting!
And The Perfect Yarn
When knitting a sweater, choosing animal fibers like wool and cashmere is better.
The chunky/bulky/12-ply yarn or super bulky/super chunky/14-ply yarn is the best choice for a quick knit.
Using this yarn weight will allow you to knit up a sweater quickly.
- Learn everything about yarn weights here – Yarn Weight Guide {+ Conversion Chart}
- Learn everything about yarn fibers here – Yarn Types Explained: A Guide To Different Fibers
- Learn how to read a yarn label here – How To Read A Yarn Label (Step By Step)
Knitting Sweaters
Knitting sweaters are fun to make, and online you can find patterns for any skill level.
Making garments is a little tricky for people learning how to knit, but you can find beginner-friendly patterns, so you won’t have to miss out on the fun Christmas sweater.
Check out this beginner sweater pattern you can make – Pumpkin Sweater Knitting Pattern (Free + Easy)
Free Knitting Patterns For Christmas
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- Table Runner Knitting Pattern
- Knit Placemat Pattern
- Free Sock Knitting Pattern (Easy + Simple For Beginners)
- Free Cable Mittens Knitting Pattern (Classic Knit)
- Christmas Tree Hat Knitting Pattern
- Dog Santa Outfit Costume DIY (Free Knitting Pattern)
- 47 Holiday Knitting and Crochet Patterns
- 44 Handmade Gifts – The Best Ideas For Everyone On Your List
Knitting Lessons
If you are a new knitter and need help with the knitting basics, check out the knitting lessons here – Knitting Lessons (With Video Tutorials).
There, you will find step-by-step tutorials for all the different knitting techniques a newbie needs to know.
Including how to cast on, how to knit the knit stitch, the stockinette stitch, the rib stitch, the garter stitch, a list of knitting abbreviations, and more.
And if you need more video tutorials, check out my YouTube channel here – Handy Little Me – YouTube.
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