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Knitting materials and tools:
Double pointed needles 3 mm (UK11)
GuoBao, Knitting wool (3) – 100% wool.
Common abbreviations of knit stitches:
k – knit
p – purl
k2tog – knit two together
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
Gauge: 23 sts –10 cm (4 inches).
Christmas mini sweater ornament knitting pattern:
Cast on 22 sts. Join to knit in the round.
Rounds 1-12: [k1, p1] – repeat around. The neck section should measure at least 4.5 cm.
Now let’s divide all stitches for each part of the sweater: 5 stitches for the front, 1 stitch for the raglan line, 4 stitches for the sleeve, 1 stitch for the raglan line, 5 stitches for the back, 1 stitch for the raglan line, 4 stitches for the other sleeve, and 1 stitch for the final raglan line.
Round 1: k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, yo, k4, yo, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, yo, k4, yo.
Round 2: knit all stitches around. Knit yo stitch though the back loop. (30 sts)
Round 3: k1, yo, k7, yo, k1, yo, k6, yo, k1, yo, k7, yo, k1, yo, k6, yo.
Round 4: knit all stitches around. (38 sts)
Round 5: k1, yo, k9, yo, k1, yo, k8, yo, k1, yo, k9, yo, k1, yo, k8, yo.
Round 6: knit all stitches around. (46 sts)
Round 7: k1, yo, k11, yo, k1, yo, k10, yo, k1, yo, k11, yo, k1, yo, k10, yo.
Round 8: knit all stitches around. (54 sts)
Round 9: k1, yo, k13, yo, k1, yo, k12, yo, k1, yo, k13, yo, k1, yo, k12, yo.
Round 10: knit all stitches around. (62 sts)
In the next step, we will separate the sleeves from the body:
Slip the next 17 stitches for the front. Using a piece of waste yarn, slip the following 14 stitches for the first sleeve. Slip the next 17 stitches for the back, then take another piece of waste yarn and slip the next 14 stitches for the second sleeve.
Rounds 11-15: Knit all stitches across the front and back sections (34 stitches total).
Rounds 16-19: [k1,p1] – repeat around. Bind off all stitches.
Sleeves:
Slip the stitches from the waste yarn back onto two double-pointed needles.
Round 1: Pick up and knit 2 stitches at the underarm, then knit the 14 stitches.
Round 2: knit all stitches around. (16 sts)
Round 3: k2tog, k14. (15 sts)
Round 4: k2tog, k13. (14 sts)
Rounds 5-8: k14.
Rounds 9-11: [k1, p1] – repeat around. Bind off all stitches.
The Christmas ornament is ready! Now it’s time to decorate it. You can add beads or embroider little snowflakes—it’s all up to you. Use your imagination and make it your own!
