Snow Globe Sweater

Christmas sweater with a buttoned shoulder

The Snow Globe Sweater is a calm, cozy Christmas sweater knitted from the top down. A buttoned shoulder makes it easy to put on, and the hem, cuffs and neckband are finished in simple garter stitch. A duplicate-stitched tree on the front brings Christmas spirit to the design. It is perfect for Christmas morning and holiday visits, and without the motif it can be worn all year round. The fingering-weight yarn makes the sweater light yet warm, and it never gets in the way of play.

Sizes: 0-2 months (2-4 months) 4-6 months (6-9 months) 9-12 months (12-18months) 18 months - 2 yrs; corresponding to 56 (62) 68 (74) 80 (86) 92 cm
Measurements:
Finished chest circumference: 46 (48) 50.5 (52.5) 55 (56) 59 cm / 18 (19) 20 (20¾) 21¾ (22) 23¼ in
Finished length from neck to hem, excluding neckband: 21 (23) 25 (27) 29 (31) 33 cm / 8¼ (9) 9¾ (10¾) 11½ (12¼) 13 in
Gauge: 27 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) stockinette stitch with 3 mm (US 2.5) needles
Materials:
- 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 (150) 150 g Lumoava Jakki (60% superwash merinowool, 20% silk, 20% yak; 366 m / 400 yd per 100 g), fingering weight, color: Luonnonväri; or similar weight yarn
- 3 buttons, approx. 10 mm (⅜ in) in diameter
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Green, orange and white yarn for embroidery, in a similar or slightly heavier weight than the main yarn
Needles:
- Circular needles (40 cm/16 in) 2.5 mm (US 1.5) & 3 mm (US 2.5)
- Double-pointed needles 2.5 mm (US 1.5) & 3 mm (US 2.5)