ALVINNNNNN!!!!!!

One of my earliest memories as a child would be sitting in front of my TV and putting in an old, beat up VHS that had the original Alvin and the Chipmunks music video for Witch Doctor. I was entranced. I learned every word by heart. Well, almost. Apparently "Chingar" is not a nice substitute for Ting-Tang. Sorry Abuela. To be fair, I had to learn the word from somewhere.

As October has just reached it's halfway point, it is SERIOUSLY time to consider your costume options. If you're anything like me, then you just have to make yours by hand but time is running out! That's why I needed something quick, relatively inexpensive, and cute. Enter the *cough cough* "Generic Talking Personified Woodland Creature Who's First Initial Is Monogrammed On His Sweater, Sweater"! Generic Talking Woodland Creature Sweater for short. As this is my personal pattern (i.e. tailored to me specifically) I'll be giving you instructions for my sizing, but if you choose to adapt the pattern to fit you better, the yarn is so chunky that the math is a breeze! The pattern, like its inspiration is meant to be oversized and longer than usual, so you may find that this size will work on you as well! 

Generic Talking Woodland Creature Sweater

Finished Measurements

Materials:
Size 15 Circular Knitting needles (40'') and (16'')
3 Skeins Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo in Cherry Red
1 Skein Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red
1 Skein Red Heart Super Saver in Bright Yellow
Large Yarn Needle

Gauge
8 Stitches by 12 Rows in Stockinette = 4'' Square

Special Terms
BO- Bind off
P2tog- Purl 2 together
P2togtbl- Purl 2 together through back loop

Notes
Super Saver yarn is chain plied before use, meaning it will become a three plied bulky weight yarn. Alternatively, hold three strands together while working.

Pattern

Front/Back Panels
Cast on 56 sts
Row 1: (K2, p2) thirteen times, k2.
Row 2: (P2, k2) thirteen times, p2.
Rows 3-6: Repeat rows 1, 2.
Row 7: K all sts.
Row 8: P all sts.
Rows 9-100: Repeat rows 7, 8. For front panel, begin Intarsia chart on Row 25, end on row 90.
Row 101: K23, bind off 10, k23.

Neck Shaping
Left Shoulder
Row 102:  P all sts until two remain, p2tog. - 22 sts
Row 103: K all sts.
Rows 104-113: Repeat rows 102, 103. End with 17 sts.
Row 114: P all sts.
Bind off.

Right Shoulder
Row 102:  p2togtbl, p all sts. - 22 sts
Row 103: K all sts.
Rows 104-113: Repeat rows 102, 103. End with 17 sts.
Row 114: P all sts.
Bind off.

Sleeves (make 2)
Cast on 20 sts.
Row 1: K1, (p2, k2) four times, p2, k1.
Row 2: P1, (k2, p2) four times, k2, p1.
Rows 3-6: Repeat rows 1, 2.
Row 7: K all sts.
Row 8: P all sts.
Rows 9-12: Repeat rows 7, 8.
Row 13: K1, m1r, k until 1 st remains, m1l, k1. - 22 sts
Rows 14-91: Repeat rows 8-13. End with 48 sts.
Rows 92-95: Repeat rows 8, 9.  
Row 96: P all sts.
Bind off.

Finishing
Seam Sweater using favorite seaming technique, Locking matress stitch or whipstitch is preferred. 

Collar
Along neckhole, pick up 52 sts in the round.
Rows 1-10: (K2, p2) twelve times, k2. 
Bind off.

Weave in all ends.

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