Elephant + Mouse Pattern

Pattern Notes The Elephant is worked seamlessly from the bottom-up from the bottom of the body to the top of the head. The top of the head is grafted together using the Kitchener stitch. The ears, arms and legs are picked-up and knit on using purl bumps as a guide for placement. The hooded sweater is worked seamlessly from the top-down and separately. The Mouse is worked seamlessly from the top-down starting with the head. The body, legs, arms, and tail are picked up and knit on. Finished measurements Elephant: 9-inches tall when seated; 12-inches from the toe to the top of the head. Mouse: 2-inches in length. Hoodie Cardigan: 8-inches in length from the top point of the hood to the bottom of the body. Yarn Elephant and Mouse: Barrett Wool Co. Wisconsin Woolen Spun Fingering Weight, 100% American Wool (450 yards/100 grams), 1 skein in Rain Shower. Hoodie Cardigan: Barrett Wool Co. Home Worsted Weight, 100% American Wool (240 yards/100 grams), 1 skein in Pepin. Sample cardigan weighed 35 grams without the pom-pom. Needles Elephant: US size 3, double-pointed needles Hoodie Cardigan: US size 7, 24-inch circular needles and a set of double-pointed needles Mouse: US size 2, double-pointed needles Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge. Gauge Elephant: 7 sts per inch in stockinette stitch Hoodie Cardigan: 5 sts per inch in stockinette stitch Mouse: 7.5 sts per inch in stockinette stitch