Pattern description:
This pattern provides instructions for Tortoises, knitted in King Cole DK yarn.

Gauge:
26 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm (4“) over stocking stitch using 3mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

Sizing Information:
Small Tortoises:
(Size 1: 20cm) Length.

Large Tortoises:
(Size 1: 24cm) Length.

Materials required:
Yarn used:
King Cole Pricewise DK - 100g balls.
310yrds/282m
Shade/s: Shamrock (39), Lime (71), Red (9), Gold (55), Royal (21), Raspberry (305), Fondant (128), Royal (21), Surf (143) and White (1).

Yarn used:
King Cole Dollymix DK - 25g balls.
79yrds/73m
Shade/s: Black (48) and White (1).

Small green Tortoise:
King Cole Pricewise DK (100g): 1 each of Shamrock and Lime.
(Size 1: 2 balls yarn).

Small striped Tortoise:
King Cole Pricewise DK (100g): 1 each of Red, Gold and Royal.
(Size 1: 3 balls yarn).

Large spotted Tortoise:
King Cole Pricewise DK (100g): 1 each of Raspberry and Fondant.
King Cole Dollymix DK (25g): 1 x White.
(Size 1: 3 balls yarn).

Large striped Tortoise:
King Cole Pricewise DK (100g): 1 each of Royal, Surf and White.
(Size 1: 3 balls yarn).

What you will need for all toys:
Oddments of King Cole Dollymix DK in the shade Black.
Washable toy stuffing