Sirdar Pattern 5375.

Create a charming handmade duo with Sirdar 5375, a knitting pattern pairing a baby intarsia pullover with a matching elephant toy. Make a little companion to go with the jumper, or enjoy the elephant as a project in its own right.

The elephant is worked in two colourways, knitted flat in separate pieces and then seamed to create its three-dimensional shape. A twisted cord tail adds a lovely finishing touch, with diagrams provided to guide you.

Pattern details

• Includes: Baby intarsia pullover and matching elephant toy
• Yarn weight: DK/8 ply (approximately 11 wraps per inch)
• Instructions: Written in English, with photo tutorial guidance and tail diagrams
• Techniques for the toy include bottom-up knitting, short rows, textured details and seaming

Sizes

The baby sweater is listed in six sizes, from 0–3 months to 18–24 months. The elephant toy is provided in one size; finished toy dimensions were not specified in the supplied details.

Elephant yarn requirements

The supplied yarn allowance for the elephant is approximately 399 m / 436 yards, using two colourways. Refer to the pattern for the colour split and the separate yarn requirements for the pullover.

Gauge and needle guidance

The stated tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch using 4.0 mm needles, or the size required to achieve the correct tension.

The elephant toy uses 3.25 mm needles throughout. The stated 4.0 mm tension information should not be read as an instruction to knit the toy on 4.0 mm needles.

• 4.0 mm (US 6) knitting needles, as listed for the pattern
• 3.25 mm (US 3) knitting needles, used throughout the toy

Check your tension before starting. If you have fewer stitches than specified, try a smaller needle; if you have more stitches, try a larger needle. Follow the pattern’s needle instructions for each project.