This project is focused on yet another cute animal: the racoon. My daughter has been obsessed with racoons since she saw Meeko in the Disney’s classic Pocahontas. This movie shows their nature: they are free, indipendent and particularly clever. I can’t wait to gift my daughter with this sweater!

Sizes:
A (B, C, D, E, F)
Finished bust circumference: 35.5 (38.25, 41.75, 44.5, 47, 49.75)” / 89 (96, 104, 111, 118, 124) cm.

Little playful raccoons is worked seamlessly from the top down.
Short rows are added to shape the neck and the stranded yoke is worked. The sleeves and body are separated and worked in the round.

Yarn: Léttlopi icelandic Istex – 109 yds/100 m. – 50 gr.

MC: 1402 Heaven blue 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) balls
CC1: 051 White 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls
CC2: 057 Grey 2 (2, 2 ,2, 2, 2) balls
CC3: 059 Black 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) ball

Needles

US 5 (3,75 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for neck, body and sleeve ribbing.

US 7 (4,5 mm) 24” (60 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeves.

Gauge:
18 sts and 26 rnds = 10 cm. (4 inches)