Holly Sweater
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Detail
Holly Sweater is our take on the classic Christmas sweater. With a modern twist, a circular yoke construction and a holly wreath pattern around the yoke, it is very Christmassy. Holly Sweater is worked seamlessly top down in the round using 1 strand of Merino + 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together throughout.
You begin with the folded ribbed neckband and continue with neckline shaping using German short rows. Increases are then worked around the yoke and you also start following the chart for the Fair Isle pattern. After the yoke, sleeve stitches are placed on hold to be worked after the body has been completed. The body is then further shaped by working additional German short rows in each side. Ribbed edges finish the body and sleeves. The length of the body and sleeves can easily be adjusted. The Fair Isle pattern is charted only.
Like the rest of the sweater, leaves and berries are worked with 1 strand of Merino + 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together. However, you only need a small quantity of each yarn quality:
Leaves: Less than 16 g Merino and 8 g Soft Silk Mohair
Berries: Less than 10 g Merino and 5 g Soft Silk MohairSizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 95 (100, 105, 110, 118, 128, 138, 149) cm [371⁄2 (391⁄4, 411⁄4, 431⁄4, 461⁄2, 501⁄2, 541⁄4, 583⁄4)]” to fit chest circumference: 76-83 (84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-116, 117-127, 128-139, 140-149) cm [30-323⁄4 (33-353⁄4, 361⁄4-39, 391⁄4-421⁄4, 421⁄2-453⁄4, 46-50, 501⁄2-543⁄4, 55-583⁄4)]”; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 52 (54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66) cm [201⁄2 (211⁄4, 22, 223⁄4, 231⁄2, 241⁄2, 251⁄4, 26)]”; Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: approx. 46 (46, 47, 47, 47, 48, 48, 48) cm [18 (18, 181⁄2, 181⁄2, 181⁄2, 19, 19, 19)]”
Yarn: MC: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7) balls, + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace- weight yarn, 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls; CC 1 (leaves): Merino, 1 ball + Soft Silk Mohair, 1 ball; CC 2 (berries): Merino, 1 ball + Soft Silk Mohair, 1 ball. Sample is in (MC) Merino in Oatmeal colorway + Soft Silk Mohair in Cream colorway, and Merino + Soft Silk Mohair in Slate Green (CC 1) and Pomegranate (CC 2)
Needles: 3.5 mm / US4 and 4 mm / US6 circular needles and double-pointed needles
Gauge (after blocking): 21 sts and 33 rows = 10 cm [4”] in stockinette stitch with 4 mm / US6 needles
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch markers, tapestry needle -
Customer Reviews
May******now
My go-to now for farmers market mornings — warm enough for foggy starts but light enough to peel off by 10am the cuffs sit perfectly at my thumb knuckles no riding up no slipping down and the care instructions were clear and realistic washed it twice already and zero pilling the box arrived with a sticker saying ‘Made with care for your everyday’ and honestly it shows
Ger******el
Wore it teaching yoga yesterday and didn’t once tug at the hem or adjust the sleeves the stretch-knit moves with me but still looks tailored the ivory shade glowed in studio lighting and the tag was tear-away no itch no fuss package came with reusable tissue paper and smelled faintly of lavender like a little self-care moment delivered
Zoey********ski
Nice quality and true to size but the front neckline dipped lower than expected for work meetings I layered it over a shell and it worked fine the yarn is soft and holds shape well and customer service sent a prepaid return label same day
Fel*******ayer
This sweater solved my ‘I have nothing to wear to parent-teacher conferences’ panic the elevated texture makes it look intentional not lazy and the color flatters my olive skin tone so well the shipping label showed up on my doorbell cam at 7:12am and it was already hanging in my closet by breakfast time
Jan******ty
Grabbed this for my weekend hike in the Smokies and wow it kept me warm without overheating the fabric breathed beautifully even under my pack straps and the deep pocket held my phone and trail mix no problem delivery was spot-on and the packing slip included care tips handwritten in friendly script
Dr. *********Kihn
Love the drape and weight of this sweater it’s perfect for layering over turtlenecks during chilly office days the sleeves hit exactly at my wrist no bunching no slipping and the yarn feels luxe but breathable only wish the back neck seam was slightly softer after 4 hours of wear
Dr. Ant**************on PhD
Finally a sweater that doesn’t ride up when I reach for coffee or type all day at my desk the relaxed fit and ribbed hem stayed put and the oatmeal color looks even better in person than online shipped fast and the box had zero plastic — felt like unwrapping a thoughtful gift from a friend
Made******** Sr.
Wore the Holly Sweater to my sister’s autumn wedding and got three compliments before the ceremony even started the soft knit hugged my shoulders just right without clinging and the subtle cable detail made me feel polished yet cozy the package arrived two days early with a handwritten thank-you note inside I literally smiled when I opened it