Tortoise DK Knitting Pattern - 9043

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Knit a charming collection of colourful stuffed tortoises with this King Cole 9043 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet provides instructions to make four distinct tortoise toys across two sizes, featuring options for striped shells, spotted shells, and solid-toned bodies. Knitted on 3mm needles, each piece works up with tight, neat stitches that keep the toy stuffing completely contained. We stock the printed pattern leaflet alongside a wide variety of quality DK yarns right here in our shop, so you can easily choose your favourite colour combinations and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit four toy tortoise styles across two sizes:

  • Small Plain / Contrast Shell Tortoise

  • Small Striped Tortoise

  • Large Spotted Shell Tortoise

  • Large Striped Tortoise

Sizing and Finished Measurements

Length from head to tail:

  • Small Tortoises: Approximately 7.75 in (20 cm)

  • Large Tortoises: Approximately 9.5 in (24 cm)

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn of your choice (available in our yarn section)

  • Needles: 1 pair of 3mm knitting needles (UK 11 / US 2.5)

  • Accessories:

    • Washable toy stuffing

    • Tapestry needle for seams, assembly, and facial embroidery

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard Double Knitting (DK) balls (using 100g balls or smaller 25g/50g balls and stash oddments):

  • Small Plain / Contrast Shell Tortoise:

    • 2 contrasting DK colours: 1 ball (or oddment) of each shade

  • Small Striped Tortoise:

    • 3 coordinating DK colours: 1 ball (or oddment) of each shade

  • Large Spotted Shell Tortoise:

    • 2 main body and shell DK colours: 1 ball of each shade

    • 1 accent DK colour for spots: 1 ball (or small oddment)

  • Large Striped Tortoise:

    • 3 coordinating DK colours: 1 ball of each shade

Product Information

Please note that this listing is for the physical paper knitting pattern leaflet only, not the completed toy tortoises. Yarn, knitting needles, and toy stuffing are sold separately.

Tension note: Knitted toys require firm, close stitches to prevent toy filling from showing through. When using alternative DK yarns from our collection or your stash, work a quick tension square on 3mm needles to ensure your stitches form a tight, neat fabric matching the pattern proportions.
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Knit a charming collection of colourful stuffed tortoises with this King Cole 9043 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet provides instructions to make four distinct tortoise toys across two sizes, featuring options for striped shells, spotted shells, and solid-toned bodies. Knitted on 3mm needles, each piece works up with tight, neat stitches that keep the toy stuffing completely contained. We stock the printed pattern leaflet alongside a wide variety of quality DK yarns right here in our shop, so you can easily choose your favourite colour combinations and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit four toy tortoise styles across two sizes:

  • Small Plain / Contrast Shell Tortoise

  • Small Striped Tortoise

  • Large Spotted Shell Tortoise

  • Large Striped Tortoise

Sizing and Finished Measurements

Length from head to tail:

  • Small Tortoises: Approximately 7.75 in (20 cm)

  • Large Tortoises: Approximately 9.5 in (24 cm)

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn of your choice (available in our yarn section)

  • Needles: 1 pair of 3mm knitting needles (UK 11 / US 2.5)

  • Accessories:

    • Washable toy stuffing

    • Tapestry needle for seams, assembly, and facial embroidery

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard Double Knitting (DK) balls (using 100g balls or smaller 25g/50g balls and stash oddments):

  • Small Plain / Contrast Shell Tortoise:

    • 2 contrasting DK colours: 1 ball (or oddment) of each shade

  • Small Striped Tortoise:

    • 3 coordinating DK colours: 1 ball (or oddment) of each shade

  • Large Spotted Shell Tortoise:

    • 2 main body and shell DK colours: 1 ball of each shade

    • 1 accent DK colour for spots: 1 ball (or small oddment)

  • Large Striped Tortoise:

    • 3 coordinating DK colours: 1 ball of each shade

Product Information

Please note that this listing is for the physical paper knitting pattern leaflet only, not the completed toy tortoises. Yarn, knitting needles, and toy stuffing are sold separately.

Tension note: Knitted toys require firm, close stitches to prevent toy filling from showing through. When using alternative DK yarns from our collection or your stash, work a quick tension square on 3mm needles to ensure your stitches form a tight, neat fabric matching the pattern proportions.
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