Striped Turtle

(Original Pattern in print Koigu Magazine 6)

Sizes

Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X). Instructions are for smallest size, with changes for other sizes noted in parentheses as necessary.

Finished Measurements

Bust: 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)”

Total length: 27 (27 ½, 28, 28 ½, 28 ½)”

Materials

Koigu KPM, 7 (8, 8, 9, 9) hanks of #1010 (A), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) hanks of #1014 (B), and 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) hanks of #1010.5 (C)

Knitting needles, sizes US2 and 3 or size needed to obtain gauge ; Circular knitting needle, 16”, sizes US2 and 3

Gauge

In Stockinette Stitch Patt with larger needles, blocked, 25 sts and 35 rows = 4”;

In Stockinette Stitch Patt with larger needles, unblocked, 27 sts and 38 rows = 4

To save time, take time to check gauge.