It's Knitmas! Time to join Let's Knit Together

Join now with our exclusive 3-month offer (including a FREE gift).

Get 3-months for £19.99

NO COMMITMENTS. CANCEL ANYTIME

Want access to over 3000+
knitting patterns?

Join Today!

Quick-Knit Turtles Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Use DK yarn from your stash or local yarn shop to knit Sachiyo Ishii's trio of turtle toys

Sizing

8cm tall

What do I need?

Yarn: DK, shades Beige, Orange,
Fuchsia, Turquoise, Pink, small
amounts of each; oddment of dark
Brown 4ply
Needles: 3.5mm
Safety toy eyes: 6mm, two
Embroidery thread: black
Tapestry needle
Safety toy stuffing
Artificial flower stamen: yellow
(optional)
Floristry tape: yellow-green (optional)
Crochet hook: 3mm (optional)

Skills and stitches used

How to knit
How to purl
How to cast on
How to cast off
How to work k2tog decrease
How to work stocking stitch
How to work kfb increase
How to change colour

Meet the designer

Sachiyo Ishii was a money broker in Wall Street and London before she turned her hand to crafting. Now a multimedia designer, Sachiyo is particularly renowned for her adorable knitted animals and figures. If you enjoyed making this pattern, we think you'll enjoy making Sachiyo's Dress Up Frog. View all of Sachiyo's patterns here.

How to access this pattern

This pattern is available to Let’s Knit Together Members. Memberships start from as little as £4.99 a month (when paid annually) and you will gain access not only to this pattern, but 3,000+ more knitting and crochet patterns to keep you inspired and casting on all year round. Join our friendly community of knitters and crochet enthusiasts today.

Don't forget to save your PDFs to your computer or tablet device as soon as it has been downloaded.