Knitting For Olive | Christmas Morning Sweater (Kids) Pattern & Yarn Pack
Bring festive cheer to your little one’s wardrobe with the Christmas Morning Sweater, a joyful design from Knitting for Olive’s 2025 Christmas collection. This playful pullover features a row of tiny gift motifs wrapped with charming i-cord bows along the lower edge—an irresistible detail that adds a touch of magic to the season.
The sweater is crafted with one strand of Merino and one strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together, giving it a soft, warm, and gently fluffy feel that children will love to snuggle into. Its simple silhouette and comfortable fit make it perfect for festive outings, family gatherings, or cosy days at home.
Our Christmas Morning Sweater (Kids) Pattern & Yarn Pack includes your choice of 2 x Merino (MC) and 2 x Soft Silk Mohair (MC), CC1 and CC2 yarns in pre-selected colourways, and a digital pattern. This size is suitable for kids aged 1-2 years old. You may purchase more yarn separately if you are following a bigger pattern size.
| Pattern Size | Yarn | Variants | Yarn Quantity |
|
1-2 years
|
Merino (MC) | *Your Choice | 2 |
| Soft Silk Mohair (MC) | *Your Choice | 2 | |
| Merino (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Merino (CC2) | Dark Moose | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC2) | Dark Moose | 1 | |
|
4 years
|
Merino (MC) | *Your Choice | 2 |
| Soft Silk Mohair (MC) | *Your Choice | 3 | |
| Merino (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Merino (CC2) | Dark Moose | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC2) | Dark Moose | 1 | |
|
6 years
|
Merino (MC) | *Your Choice | 3 |
| Soft Silk Mohair (MC) | *Your Choice | 3 | |
| Merino (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Merino (CC2) | Dark Moose | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC2) | Dark Moose | 1 | |
|
8 years
|
Merino (MC) | *Your Choice | 3 |
| Soft Silk Mohair (MC) | *Your Choice | 4 | |
| Merino (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Merino (CC2) | Dark Moose | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC2) | Dark Moose | 1 | |
|
10-12 years
|
Merino (MC) | *Your Choice | 4 |
| Soft Silk Mohair (MC) | *Your Choice | 4 | |
| Merino (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Merino (CC2) | Dark Moose | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC2) | Dark Moose | 1 |
The sample is in Merino and Soft Silk Mohair in Linen (MC), Dusty Aqua (CC1) and Dark Moose (CC2) colourways.
Our Christmas Morning Sweater (Kids) Pattern & Yarn Pack includes your choice of 2 x Merino (MC) and 2 x Soft Silk Mohair (MC), CC1 and CC2 yarns in pre-selected colourways, and a digital pattern. This size is suitable for kids aged 1-2 years old. You may purchase more yarn separately if you are following a bigger pattern size.
- Sizes:1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years
- Finished measurements:Chest circumference: approx. 60 (67, 73, 80, 87, 93, 100) cm [23½ (26½, 28¾, 31½, 34¼, 36½, 39¼)]”; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 29 (32, 35, 40, 43, 46, 50) cm [11½ (12½, 13¾, 15¾, 17, 18, 19¾)]”; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 20 (22, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36) cm [7¾ (8¾, 9½, 10¾, 11¾, 13, 14¼)]”
- Yarn:1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls in MC, 1 ball in CC1 and 1 ball in CC2 + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls in MC, 1 ball in CC1 and 1 ball in CC2.
- Needles:3.5 mm / US4 and 4 mm / US6 circular needles in 40 cm [16”] and 60 cm [24”] cable lengths, 3.5 mm / US4 and 4 mm / US6 double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
- Gauge (after blocking):21 sts and 33 rows = 10 cm [4”] in st st with 4 mm / US6 needles
- Notions:Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle, small safety pin
Notes: The sweater is worked in the round from the top down, featuring a round yoke, and begins with the neckband. Both the neck opening and body are shaped with German short rows for a better fit. The neckband, cuffs, and hem are ribbed, while the presents are charted only and worked using the Fair Isle technique, and finished with i-cord ties as a separate step.
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