Christmas Jumper

Yes, we get that now MissW52 but never having seen that film ( and intending not to) how would we ever know that?You don't expect that quote on a jumper really, a robin or a reindeer or the like yes, but not 'ya filthy animal' plastered on the managers chest.

It's not meant to be offensive, it's just a bit of fun quoting a line from Home Alone.

Yes - thank goodness they didn't have any of those in our local Asda when I went there today or I'd probably have bought one (and probably never have worn it! )

Most of the Christmas jumpers that I see around are made of some cheap looking wool or acrylic and are made ( like just about everything) in China.
They are what DH calls the infantilisation programme for adults, like onesies,
Jokey hats,and elf boot woolly slippers, he says it is a slippery slope( good pun!)and one thing leads to another, and pretty soon there will be disposable nappies for adults who are too fat and idle to walk to the loo.
Well, Mr Roses can be a tad stuffy about clothing, being a smarty pants himself in that dept. But I know what he means.Having said that, I think the robin ones pictured on the thread are rather nice.

Well, that looks very good shysal, you could start a business!
Is that appliqued?

It has been suggested that we wear something Christmassy next Friday for exercise class. I sorted through old T shirts and came up with a red one that isn't a very flattering fit so doesn't get worn. I then added a felt and button tree to the front, made from oddments I already had. I thought it would do the job until I realized that the felt probably won't wash, so it may be consigned to the bin after the class!

annodomini - you could mix and match your earrings?

Re the black beaded jumpers, you've just reminded me that I've also got one somewhere. It's nice but just too hot. We, too, in the west Midlands have had a very mild winter so far.

I have two pairs of Christmas earrings, though one of them appears to be half a pair. May be time for a new pair!

Same here, rq. I rarely wear my black beaded jumper, but can't bear the thought of getting rid of it. Don't think it came from C&A though it must be about 20 years old.

I have a cosy black jumper with sparkly beads that I bought in C&A (so how old is that ), it still has its bag of spare beads and I never wear it because I get too hot.
Can't throw it out though.

Just seen Marmight's bobble hat, sooo cute!

Marmight and nipsmum - the grey with robins is lovely!

Just to add - have just seen a Christmas cushion in the shape of a huge Christmas pudding! Whatever next!

I bought a sparkly red short sleeved top in a charity shop which I will wear for various Christmas events. Where I live it is SO mild at the moment I don't think I could cope with a thick jumper, apart from the fact I don't like Christmas jumpers. Some of the ones described above do sound quite acceptable, though...

Stupid iPad.

Just noticed that mine has a little poly bags with half a dozen spare sequins in it attached to the inside seam. Do they really think I would actually sew sequins on if one or two come off?! Must be joking!

Just noticed that mine has a little poly bags with half a dozen spare sequins in it attached to the inside seam. Do they really think I would actually sew sequins on if one or two come off?! Must be joking!

I bought a Christmas jumper in asda. It's beautiful. A lovely dove grey with beautiful robins all over it. It will be put away with the decorations and used next year. I don't see a problem with that.

Last year my two very small DGC arrived wearing Christmas jumpers. I was most surprised that my DD had fallen into the bad taste Christmas Jumper trap but I decided I must be old fashioned and kept my mouth shut. This year the horrible acrylic jumpers are everywhere and I wonder how people can wear them as they must be so hot. On the other hand, it's like a disposable uniform so no worries about what to wear on the day, no need to cry if you get splashed with fat whilst basting the turkey or with butter and milk whilst mashing the potatoes. No need to worry if Visiting Grandchild's nappy leaks over you or Baby Grandchild sicks up her milk; no need to wear an apron to dish up the sherry trifle or make up the fire. It doesn't even matter if your chocolate orange melts in your hand or your real orange spurts juice when you try to peel it - because your CJ is disposable. Now, where's our nearest Christmas Jumper shop?

Feeling left out now, perhaps I should brave the shops and buy myself a jumper with a Christmas tree and baubles

I knitted DBH a jumper this year with scandinavian style snowflakes around the yoke, maroon and cream, he has always been rude about them so I did it as a joke more than anything. I was astonished when he loved it, I thought he would only wear it for digging in the garden. I gave it to him last Thursday.

On Saturday he was booked to sing at a wedding, and was asked to forgo his usual dj and bow tie for a carolsinging outfit! He was pleased to have a good reason to wear his new jumper. I think it looks horrific, perhaps I just need to get used to it!

There's no denying that the xmas jumpers everywhere certainly brighten up the shops. I have seen some really beautiful ones lately.

I have a christmas sweater & 3 tshirts, jumper is purple with a skiing penguin on it - very warm so not in use this year. t-shirt 1 is a Hobgoblin beer one roasting a reindeer, a what happens under the mistletoe stays under the mistletor & the third a christmas list

That happens to me marmight and then it rights itself. Odd.

Oh! it's the right way up on my laptop but upside down on the iPad