{"product_id":"unicorn-toastie-stockings-knitting-pattern-9193-copy","title":"Tortoise DK Knitting Pattern - 9043","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_ee88a0bdb3aff3d8\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKnit 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInstructions to knit four toy tortoise styles across two sizes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSmall Plain \/ Contrast Shell Tortoise\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSmall Striped Tortoise\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLarge Spotted Shell Tortoise\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLarge Striped Tortoise\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSizing and Finished Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLength from head to tail:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSmall Tortoises: Approximately 7.75 in (20 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLarge Tortoises: Approximately 9.5 in (24 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eMaterials Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYarn: Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn of your choice (available in our yarn section)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNeedles: 1 pair of 3mm knitting needles (UK 11 \/ US 2.5)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWashable toy stuffing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTapestry needle for seams, assembly, and facial embroidery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eYarn Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBased on standard Double Knitting (DK) balls (using 100g balls or smaller 25g\/50g balls and stash oddments):\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSmall Plain \/ Contrast Shell Tortoise:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2 contrasting DK colours: 1 ball (or oddment) of each shade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSmall Striped Tortoise:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3 coordinating DK colours: 1 ball (or oddment) of each shade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLarge Spotted Shell Tortoise:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2 main body and shell DK colours: 1 ball of each shade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1 accent DK colour for spots: 1 ball (or small oddment)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLarge Striped Tortoise:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3 coordinating DK colours: 1 ball of each shade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTension note:\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A Little Bit Crafty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57631809405268,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1064\/8174\/6260\/files\/knitpattern_12_a844f668-0b34-42ad-aae1-78077c4e05ac.png?v=1792095333","url":"https:\/\/alittlebitcrafty.co.uk\/products\/unicorn-toastie-stockings-knitting-pattern-9193-copy","provider":"A Little Bit Crafty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}