Six of the Best festive jumpers.

Pattern and motif knitwear is a surprise hit this winter, bringing cosy fun to the Christmas wardrobe. Stephanie Smith seeks out the best now available on the High Street and online.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Dec 2010, 11:19 BST
Updated 16th Dec 2010, 11:54 BST

Cream and white pattern jumper

From: www.Esprit.co.uk

Price: 48

DETAIL: Also comes in grey and red, this lovely Fifties-look ski jumper is in a thick knit with a bold Norwegian pattern in a soft wool, acrylic and alpaca blend. Stylish ribbed polo neck and cuffs too, perfect for on the slopes or for apres-ski time.

Suits: All types, but especially pear shapes

Key accessory: Knitted ear muffs, 8 at Jane Norman.

Heart and bow jumper

From: River Island.

Price: 34.99.

DETAIL: This is actually black with a soft pink intarsia heart and bow design and it's half nylon and half wool, with a lovely angora style feel and look to it. You could keep wearing this jumper happily throughout winter.

Suits: Slim to medium.

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Key accessory: Pink earmuff headphones, 15 at www.Very.co.uk.

Grey mix heart design jumper

From: Jane Norman.

Price: 28.

DETAIL: This cute jumper features an all-over tweedy style knit with sparkling metallic festive thread highlights, plus it's got a flattering scoop neck, long sleeves and fun heart motif. It's machine washable, in mainly acrylic wool and is a great all-round winter buy.

Suits: Big busts and slim types.

Key accessory: Faux fur ear muffs, 8, at House of Fraser.

Black and white stag jumper

From: F&F at Tesco.

Price: 16.

DETAIL: Tesco has a few stag motif items in stock this Christmas. This machine-washable long jumper is 100 per cent cotton and it looks great with jeans and boots. Loving the minimalist design of this simple but effective sweater.

Suits: Tall and slim to medium.

Key accessory: F&F white ear muffs, 4 at Tesco.

Reindeer short sleeve jumper

From: Next

Price: 30

DETAIL: In a cotton/viscose/angora mix, this short sassy jumper is in a fine knit and it's a lovely buy for Christmas. Looks good with legging and skinny jeans, or try teamed with flared skirt, long or short.

Suits: Small busts and straight figures.

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Key accessory: Black snowflake ear muffs, 8 at www.Awear.co.uk.

Camel reindeer jumper

From: Store Twenty One stores and on 0121 705 8286, www.storetwentyone.co.uk

Price: 18

DETAIL: Lovely reindeer and hearts pattern, and flattering, wearable wide cowl neck. Looks the business with skinny jeans or a little chiffon skirt.

Suits: All, especially curvy types.

Key accessory: Beige mix earmuffs, 9.50 at Marks & Spencer.