Women’s Reindeer Christmas Sweater: Knitted, Not Printed, One Price Every Size
Every December somebody searches for a women’s reindeer Christmas sweater and gets four thousand results, of which roughly none are knitted.
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That is the gap this fills. Reindeer Classic is a real knitted sweater with a proper Norwegian reindeer band across the chest, cream and crimson and deep pine with gold between, cut in a unisex classic fit that runs 3XS to 3XL at one flat price. It is not a printed graphic on a fleece. It has stitches.
The Owl, our Head of Knitwear, considers the printed-fleece version of this design a personal affront and has asked that we say so.
Why the fit is unisex and why that is the right answer
The honest reason: a classic unisex cut in a wide size range fits more people well than a narrow women’s cut fits anyone. The range runs 3XS to 3XL, so the small sizes go smaller than most women’s ranges bother with and the large sizes go further than most men’s.
The practical reason: knitted sweaters are worn loose. Nobody is buying a fair-isle crew for a tailored silhouette. Size down for a neat fit, take your size for a normal one, size up for the slouchy look that suits this pattern best. The sizing and fit guide has the measurements.
And the flat pricing matters here more than anywhere. One price at every size, 3XS to 3XL. We do not charge more for a larger sweater. Our plus size page explains why at greater length and with more feeling.
The Owl explains the reindeer
The band is charted the traditional way, two colours per row, with the reindeer built on a grid so the legs and antlers still read at knit scale. This is the part that goes wrong on cheap versions: the proportions drift by a couple of stitches and the reindeer turns into a dog, or a table.
The repeat is even, so the herd meets correctly at the side seam instead of one animal losing its head. The Owl checks that seam on every size. It is her least favourite job and she will not let anyone else do it.
The gold between the cream and the pine is deliberate. Without it the sweater reads as a flag.
The Ugly Rating: 4 out of 10
Middle of the range. This is a Christmas sweater people smile at rather than laugh at, which is a different transaction, and it makes it the safest present we sell.
The Chief Festivity Officer scored it a 4 from a hot spring and pointed out that nobody has ever been disappointed to unwrap a properly made reindeer sweater. He then declined to elaborate, as usual.
What the rest of them made of it
Cool Cat, Head of Morale
Described it as “the one your aunt will like”. Meant it unkindly. It went straight into the brief and has stayed there.
Sitting Duck, Head of Quality Control
Counted the herd. Checked the seam on three sizes. Found nothing wrong and returned to his chair without a word, which is how the Duck says yes.
Bull, Head of Careful Handling
Warned that a design with this much cream in it shows everything, and advised against carrying gravy. The only practical note filed by anyone.
Deer, Head of Illuminations
Recused himself. He owns one. He wears it more than he admits.
Every form it comes as
Four, all knitted rather than printed.
The knitted crew, $149
The full reindeer band with snowflake and geometric bands above and below, real jacquard through our custom knit program, ribbing at collar, cuffs and hem. Unisex classic fit, 3XS to 3XL, one price at every size, about two weeks on the needles.
The knitted vest, $119
Sleeves off, for layering over a shirt. The same eight reindeer march across the chest in the same cream, crimson, pine and gold, with the snowflake and geometric bands above and below. The Owl will not sign off a vest that has lost its herd.
The knitted pet sweater, $75
Reindeer rescaled for a dog. There is a specific joke in putting reindeer on a dog and the dog has no idea, which is what makes it work.
The you-and-your-dog matching set, $199
One for you and one for the dog, $199 together against $224 apart. The most photographed thing we sell.
What to wear it with
Dark denim and plain boots. Nothing else festive on you anywhere. A recognisable Christmas sweater is a whole costume by itself and adding a second festive item is what turns an outfit into a card.
Because it is knitted rather than printed, it survives being worn every December for years instead of cracking after two washes. That durability is the argument for buying one good one instead of a new cheap one each season.
When can you get it?
Every knit is made to order and ships standard only, so the Christmas deadline arrives earlier than people expect.
Order by November 15 for delivery before Christmas, worldwide. That covers the crew, the vest, the pet sweater and the matching set. There is no express option on knitwear, because the two weeks on the needles happens before anything ships.
After November 15 the knits stay orderable and arrive after Christmas Day. If you need something under a tree in December, the all-over-print sweatshirts and badge tees run to December 11 in the USA. Every date is on the shipping and cut-off page.
FAQ
Is there a women’s cut?
The fit is unisex classic, 3XS to 3XL, which covers a wider range than most women’s cuts do. Size down for a neat fit, take your size for a normal one, size up for the slouchy look.
Does it cost more in larger sizes?
No. One flat price at every size, 3XS to 3XL. We do not charge a surcharge for a bigger sweater.
Is it knitted or a printed graphic?
Knitted. Real jacquard through our custom knit program, two colours per row, made after you order it. Most reindeer sweaters sold online are printed on fleece; this one has stitches.
Is the reindeer pattern traditional?
Yes, charted the Norwegian way on a proper grid with an even repeat, so the band meets correctly at the side seam.
Is there a matching one for my dog?
There is. The pet sweater is $75 on its own, or $199 for the human and dog set, which is cheaper than buying both separately.
When is the last day to order for Christmas?
November 15, worldwide, on every knitted form. Printed items run to December 11 in the USA and November 26 internationally.
The Festive Folks’ Verdict
Buy this if you want the reindeer sweater everybody pictures, knitted rather than printed, at one price whatever size you take. It is the safest gift in the range and the likeliest to come out again next December.
Cool Cat says your aunt will like it. Your aunt has excellent judgement.
Get it
Every form, made to order and shipped with tracking.
Christmas timing: This one ships from the retailer, so check their cutoff at checkout and order early rather than late. Our own cutoffs are November 15 for knits and December 11 for prints, listed on our shipping times page.
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