For this new sweater I chose to knit squirrels, small and adorable animals that have always fascinated me not only for their cuteness, but also for their cunningness. During my long walks at the park I always bring some acorns with me so that I can look at them closely because they never fail to surprise and amuse me!

Squirrels in the woods is worked seamlessly from the top down.
Work sleeves in the round on a short circular needle/double pointed needles.
Sleeves are worked top down to the cuffs last.

SIZES
XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL)

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
33.75 (35.5, 38.25, 41.75, 44.5, 47, 49.75)” / 84 (89, 96, 104, 111, 118, 124) cm.

YARN
Léttlopi icelandic Istex – 109 yds/100 m. – 50 gr.
MC: #1406 Spring Green: 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) balls
CC1: #1703 Mimosa: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls
CC2: #867 Chocolate: 1 (1,1, 1, 1, 1,1) ball
CC3: #1704 Apricot: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) balls

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 x 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch, in the round, on needles US 7 (4,5 mm.)