Knitted Turtle Pattern

Knitted Turtle Pattern

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn (green for body, brown for shell, or colors of your choice)
• Pair of US 4 (3.5mm) or US 6 (4mm) knitting needles
• Small amount of stuffing
• Yarn needle for sewing
• Black embroidery thread or safety eyes

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Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit 2 together
• Inc: Increase (knit in front and back of stitch)

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Shell (Make 1)

With shell color yarn:

1. Cast on 8 stitches.
2. Row 1: Purl
3. Row 2: (K1, Inc) across (12 st)
4. Row 3: Purl
5. Row 4: (K2, Inc) across (16 st)
6. Row 5: Purl
7. Row 6: (K3, Inc) across (20 st)
8. Row 7: Purl
9. Continue in stockinette (K one row, P one row) for 4 more rows
10. Next row: (K3, K2tog) across (16 st)
11. Next row: Purl
12. Next row: (K2, K2tog) across (12 st)
13. Next row: Purl
14. Next row: (K1, K2tog) across (8 st)
15. Cut yarn, leaving a tail, and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight and secure.

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Tummy (Make 1)

With body color yarn:

1. Cast on 8 stitches.
2. Repeat steps 2-9 of the shell.
3. Bind off.

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Head (Make 1)

With body color yarn:

1. Cast on 8 stitches.
2. Knit 8 rows in stockinette.
3. Next: (K2tog) 4 times (4 st)
4. Cut the yarn, thread it through the stitches, and pull it tight.

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Legs (Make 4)

With body color yarn:

1. Cast on 6 stitches.
2. Knit 8 rows in garter stitch (knit every row).
3. Bind off.

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Tail (Make 1)

With body color yarn:

1. Cast on 3 stitches.
2. Knit 4 rows.
3. Bind off.

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Assembly

1. Sew the shell and tummy together around the edges, leaving a gap for stuffing. Stuff lightly and close the gap.
2. Stuff the head lightly, and sew to one end of the shell.
3. Fold each leg in half, sew upside down, and attach to the underside of the shell at four corners.”
4. Attach the tail at the back.
5. Embroider eyes with black thread or use safety eyes.