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Large version of Linda's miniature elephant Abbreviations. S1 - slip 1 st. PSSO - pass slip stitch overKFB - knit front and back to make an extra stitch. Gst - garter stitch (knit every row) K - knit P - purl Stst - stocking stitch (knit one row and purl the other) K2tog - knit 2 together TTRS - thread through remaining stitches (break off yarn and use a darning needle) Sts - stitches YFW - yarn forward

MaterialsGrey and cream Chennile DK 3.75mm or Regular DK 3mm. Can also use Chunky 5.5mm or 4ply 3.5mm. Which ever yarn is your preference.

Sweater knitted in DK.

HeadCast on 14 sts in Grey yarn of your choice. P 1 rowKFB x 14 (28)P 1 rowKFB K1 to end (42)Starting with a P row stst 22 rowsK1 K2tog to end (28)P 1 rowK2tog to end (14)TrunkSt St 3 rows beginning with P rowK1 K2tog K8 K2tog K1 (12)Stst 3 rowsK1 K2tog K6 K2tog K1 (10)Stst 22 rowsK1 (K2tog x 4) K1 (6)TTRS tightly.

Ears x 2 Cast on 12stsP 1 rowKFB x 12 (24)P1 rowKFB x 24 (48)**P1 rowSt St 8 rows1/ K1 K2tog k to the center 4 sts K2tog x2 K to the last 3 sts K2tog K1 (44) 2/ PurlRepeat these 2 rows till 12 sts remain. Purl 1 rowTTRS tightly fold right side facing out and sew up seams.

Legs x 2 Cast on 12 stsP 1 rowKFB x 12 (24)P 2 rowsSt st 16 rows Beg with P rowDecrease 4 stitches at the beginning of next 2 rows (16)K2tog each end of every Knit row till 8 remain.P2tog x 4 (4)TTRS tightly.

EyesCast on 16 sts in white 2ply crochet cotton using 1.2mm needles Change to blue K1 K2tog to last st K1 (12)K1 K2 tog to end (8)K1 (K2tog x 3) K1 (5)TTRS tightly and stitch up side seam.

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Body (make one) Cast on 16 sts P1 rowKFB x 16 (32)St st 3 rowsKFB x 32 (64)P 1 row St st 24 rows K 2 tog to end (32)St st 3 rowsK2 tog to end (16) Purl 1 row K 2 tog to end (8) TTRS loosely

TailCut 12" inches of grey yarn, knot ends together and holding each end, twist around till tight. Fold in half and knot loose ends together to make a twisted cord. Stitch to back base of body.Tusks x 2 Cast on 8 sts in creamBeginning with P row, Stst 8 rowsK2tog (4)TTRS tightly and stitch up. Sew cast on edge to head, one either side of trunk.

For dressed elephant.Sweater Front Add the dragon graph center of front pieceCast on 35 sts in green Rib 3 rowsStst 12 rowsChange to white stst 2 rowsCast off 3 sts next 2 rows (29)Stst 6 more rowsNeck shapingWorking on only 5 sts stst 6 rows then cast offCast off center 19 stsStst remaining 5 sts for 6 rows cast off.Sweater BackRepeat Front instructions.

Sleeves x 2Cast on 22st in greenRib 2 rowsChange to white and stst 2 rowsCast off 3 sts next 2 rows (16)1/ Purl 1 row 2/ K2 tog each end of next row (14)Repeat these 2 rows till 8 remainStst 2 rows TTRS tightly

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TrousersLegs x 2Cast on 36 sts for leg 1G st 2 rowsStst 6 rowsK 12 (KFB x 12) K12 (48)Stst 7 rowsK12 (K2tog x 12)K12P1 rowPlace on a stitch holderRepeat for 2nd legThen K across all sts knitting center 2 together (71)Purl next row purling center 2 sts together (70)Stst 6 rowsRib 4 rows Cast off.Stitch up seams.

CapCast on 40 stsGst 2 rows, Stst 2 rowsK3 K2to to end (32)Purl every alt rowK2 K2tog to end (24)K1 K2tog to end (16)K2tog to end (8)PeakCast on 12 sts Stst 2 rowsDecrease 2 sts each end of every row till 4 remain.K 1 rowIncrease 1 st each end of every row till 12 stsStst 2 rows then cast off.facing right side out stitch up seams and attach cast on and off edges to cast on edge of cap. Stitch in place.

Originally I used a larger graph and knitted a motif in 2ply so it would fit the sweater. I've since designed this

small graph that will fit the sweater so it can be knitted in rather than sewn on.

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