SHORT SUMMARY

The Elephant Sweater is an oversized, unisex sweater with increases on the yoke. This sweater is knitted in one piece, top-down using magic loop method. The sweater has a few neck options: double neck, turtleneck, mock turtleneck and crew neck. Short rows are worked at the top of the yoke.

Materials:

Any DK/Worsted Weight (4) yarn to achieve recommended gauge
I used Yarn Drops Lima (65% wool, 35% alpaca) 109 yds/1.8 oz (100 m/50 g).
Main color:
Khaki 7810 - 9 (10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17) skeins, 450 (500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850) g
Contrast color:
Pearl grey 9020 - 2 (2,3,3,3,3,4,4,4) skeins, 100 (100, 150, 150, 150, 150, 200, 200, 200) g

This is approximate, so as the yardage will vary depends on your type of yarn

• US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles or other to achieve gauge.
• US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles or one smaller than main needle- Needle

Gauge Blocked (4in x 4in / 10cm)
20 sts and 28 rnds = 10 cm / 4” after blocking with main gauge needles

Sizes

XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X

Finished Measurements

XS To Fit Bust 32in/81.5cm, finished garment Width 38in/97cm, Length 21in/54cm

S To Fit Bust 36in/91.5cm, finished garment Width 43in/109cm, Length 21in/54cm

M To Fit Bust 40in/101.5cm, finished garment Width 47in/119cm, Length 21.5in/55cm

L To Fit Bust 44in/112cm, finished garment Width 51in/129cm, Length 21.8in/55.5cm

XL To Fit Bust 48in/122cm, finished garment Width 55in/139cm, Length 22in/56cm

2X To Fit Bust 52in/132cm, finished garment Width 58.5in149cm, Length 22.4in/57cm

3X To Fit Bust 56in/142cm, finished garment Width 62.5in/159cm, Length 22.8in/58cm

4X To Fit Bust 60in/152.5cm, finished garment Width 66.5in/169cm, Length 23in/58.5cm

5X To Fit Bust 64in/162.5cm, finished garment Width 70.5in/179cm, Length 23in/58.5cm

6X To Fit Bust 68in/173cm, finished garment Width 74.5in/189cm, Length 23in/58.5cm

This sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 6-7in/ 15-18 cm of positive ease; however, this is just a guide. Some people prefer a closer fit; do not be afraid to select an option that provides somewhat less than the suggested ease according to your own preferences.