The Rudolph Christmas Jumper crochet pattern is a fun and festive project designed for crocheters who want to create a bold holiday statement piece. This oversized jumper features a classic reindeer motif worked directly into the fabric using the intarsia method, giving it a clean and professional finish.
Crochet Rudolph Jumper
Worked from the bottom up, the design offers a relaxed fit that is perfect for layering during the winter season. With customizable colors, sleeve length, and overall sizing, this pattern allows you to tailor the jumper to your personal style while still keeping its cozy Christmas charm. It is ideal for holiday gatherings, gifting, or simply enjoying a handmade festive wardrobe staple.
Materials
- Size 3 DK yarn in main color, beige for reindeer, and dark brown or black for antlers and eyes
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Small red pom-pom or red yarn for the nose
Gauge
- Chain 19
- Half double crochet in the third chain from the hook and across
- Work 11 rows to measure approximately 4 x 4 inches
Front Panel
- Chain 15 for ribbing
- Half double crochet in the third chain from the hook and across
- Work half double crochet in the back loop only for all following ribbing rows
- Repeat until ribbing matches the width needed for your size
- Turn ribbing and work half double crochet evenly along the long edge
- Continue half double crochet rows until reaching the point where the reindeer design begins
Reindeer Color Work
- Attach beige yarn to begin the reindeer head using the intarsia method
- Increase the beige section by one stitch on each side for seven rows
- Work straight for fifteen rows to form the main head shape
- Introduce dark brown or black yarn for the eyes, placing four stitches per eye
- Decrease beige stitches to shape the ears
- Add dark brown yarn to form the antlers, mirroring both sides evenly
Shaping and Back Panel
- Shape shoulders by working half double crochet two together over four rows on each side of the neckline
- Create the back panel following the same steps as the front panel
- Skip all colorwork on the back panel
Sleeves
- Chain the required width for the upper arm
- Work half double crochet rows flat
- Decrease gradually at both edges using half double crochet two together
- Continue until the sleeve tapers to wrist size
- Chain 12 at the sleeve edge for cuff ribbing
- Work half double crochet back loop only for the cuff
- Slip stitch the cuff to the sleeve edge as you work
Assembly and Collar
- Place pieces with wrong sides facing outward
- Seam shoulders together
- Attach sleeves at the shoulder seams
- Seam sleeves and side panels from wrist to hem
- Single crochet evenly around the neckline
- Work a ribbed collar using half double crochet back loop only
- Slip stitch collar rows to the neckline
- Attach the red pom-pom at the center of the reindeer face to form the nose
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