This is a PDF instant file.

This is a pattern for a hand knit sweater for an adult Totoro lover.

This is my second Totoro inspired sweater. We just saw My Neighbor Totoro in the theatre with two of our granddaughters and I loved it more this time! On the front the three Totoros are sitting on a tree branch over a pond, with greenery and sky and clouds behind them. On the back the Totoros are stretching to make the seeds grow into trees, under a moonlit sky. The mirrored sleeves show the blue and white Totoros gathering acorns into a bag and gathering blueberries from a bush. The wrists and hem have trim patterns of acorns on a blue background and red mushrooms against a lighter blue sky. The neck trim is dark blue and variegated blue stripes.

Pattern has written directions, materials lists, and full color charts to enlarge. The pattern assumes a good knowledge of knitting, or at least an adventurous spirit and a knitting guidelines book. Obviously other color combinations are possible.
Have fun!

Finished Size
Height 21.5"
Width 39" around
Sleeves 21"

Gauge 22 stitches 28 rows

Materials needed
Two sizes straight needles
16” circular needle in smaller size
Various dk weight yarns