Swimming Trunk

Summer is officially here, and that means it’s time to dust off those knitting trunks! Get ready for a delightful knitting adventure with our adorable elephant in a swimsuit – the perfect touch to inspire your summer holidays. This charming piece is bound to bring joy and warmth to your cozy summer evenings.

Completed Dimensions: This lovable elephant stands approximately 36cm tall, making it a delightful addition to your collection or a wonderful gift for someone special.

Suggested Yarn: For this project, we recommend using Double Knitting yarn. You will need approximately 50g of grey, 25g of pink, and 10-15g of white yarn, along with a length of black yarn for the eyes. Don’t forget to grab a small button and some toy stuffing to complete your knitted creation.

Needle Size: You will need 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3) to bring this adorable elephant to life.

Language: This pattern is available in English.

Knitting Skills Required: This pattern is perfect for knitters with basic skills, including casting on, knitting ('k'), purling ('p'), increasing by knitting into the front and back of a stitch ('inc'), decreasing by knitting two stitches together ('k2tog'), casting off, sewing pieces together, and inserting toy stuffing.

Yarn Weight: This pattern uses Double Knitting weight, which is classified as Light Worsted, 8ply, or No.3, with an approximate length of 300m per 100g.

Materials: Don't forget that you'll need toy stuffing, either fiberfill or wool stuffing, to give your elephant that cuddly touch.

Equipment: A yarn sewing needle is essential to assemble your knitted pieces and secure everything neatly.

Craft Type: Dive into the wonderful world of Knitting – this pattern is crafted using 2 single pointed needles, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable knitting experience.

Designed by: This delightful pattern is brought to you by the talented designers at Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Patterns.

Media Format: Available as an instant digital PDF download, this pattern is easily accessible and ready for your knitting needles!

Tension: To ensure your project is just right, maintain a tension of 26 stitches by 33 rows in a 10cm x 10cm square using stockinette stitch (St-St) with Double Knitting yarn.

All pieces of this enchanting elephant are knitted flat and seamed together, ensuring a beautiful finish. So gather your yarn and needles, and start creating this wonderful elephant in a swimsuit – a perfect companion for your summer knitting projects!