Kristtjørn Christmas Sweater

**KRISTTJØRN CHRISTMAS SWEATER** The characteristic yoke with holly twigs and red berries is the epitome of a classic, Nordic Christmas sweater for the cold days of winter. Wearing a Christmas sweater feels like wrapping yourself in love and nostalgia. A warm, soft hug and a lovely reminder of the beautiful traditions and joys of Christmas. **Sizes and measurements** Sizes: S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) Fits a bust circumference of: 80-86 (86-94) 94-102 (102-110) 110-124 (124-134) cm Bust circumference (sweater): 92 (98) 106 (115) 128 (138) cm Sleeve length: 45 (46) 46 (47) 47 (46) cm Length (sweater): 54 (57) 60 (61) 63 (63) cm (measured mid back below the neckline) **Yarn** Jensen Yarn, 100 % Wool, 250m/100g from Isager Silk Mohair, 75 % Super Kid Mohair and 25 % Silk, 212m/25g from Isager Spinni, 100 % Pure New Wool, 600m/100g from Isager For the berries on the yoke, you need scrap yarn in red nuances, preferably more threads held together. **White sweater with green twigs and red berries** Main color 400 (450) 500 (550) 600 (650) g Jensen Yarn color 0 100 (125) 125 (150) 150 (175) g Silk Mohair color E0 – two threads (one thread of each yarn quality) are held together throughout the work. Pattern colors A: 50 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) g Spinni color 37s (2 threads) B: 25 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) g Spinni color 56s (1 thread) C: 25 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) g Spinni color 15s (1 thread) – the twigs are worked with 4 threads of Spinni held together. Scrap yarn For the berries – see more under Finishing. **Light blue sweater with brown twigs and white snowberries** Main color 400 (450) 500 (550) 600 (650) g Jensen Yarn color 10 (light blue) 100 (125) 125 (150) 150 (175) g Silk Mohair color 66 (light blue) – two threads (one thread of each yarn quality) are held together throughout the work. Pattern colors for the brown twigs A: 50 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) g Spinni color 34 (2 threads) B: 25 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) g Spinni color 4s (1 thread) C: 25 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) g Spinni color 8s (1 thread) – the twigs are worked with 4 threads of Spinni held together. Scrap yarn For the berries – see more under Finishing. **Needles** Circular needle 4 mm – 40 cm and 80 cm Circular needle 4.5 mm – 80 cm and 100 cm Double pointed needles 4 mm and 4.5 mm (you only need double pointed needles if you do not use a circular needle and the Magic Loop technique) Stitch markers or a thread in a contrasting color. **Gauge** 17 sts x 23 rnds = 10 x 10 cm with needle 4.5 mm (applies to both pattern and stockinette stitch).