Children’s Turtle Cushion Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

Chunky / Bulky, DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm, US 10 / 6.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Cable Needle
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Cables, Garter

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Val Pierce's turtle cushion knitting pattern makes a wonderful gift idea for children.

She's supposed to be for kids, but here at Let's Knit Together we all want a Flora for ourselves! An adorable turtle toy who doubles as a pillow project, she's knitted predominantly in simple stocking stitch, with both a chunky cabled border and flower adorning her colourful shell. She's a safe bet for children of all ages, provided everything is stitched securely in place before gifting.

What do I need?

Yarn: Robin Chunky, shade 79 Pistachio, shade 131 Cinnamon, shade 133 Marigold, shade 35 Oatmeal, one 100g ball of each, oddments of DK yarn in gold, rust, green and black
Needles: 4mm, 6mm
Cable needle
Toy stuffing

Sizing

56cm

Top knit tip

Stuffing your toy might be one of the last steps towards the completion of your knitted friend, but it's not something that should be done in a rush. Take your time when filling your near-finished turtle: tease apart larger pieces of stuffing to avoid any hard lumps and bumps, and make sure you stuff as you sew to avoid creating those pesky, hard-to-reach places.

Meet the designer

Designer Val Pierce is best known for her utterly adorable toy patterns. If you loved making this pattern, then why not make Val's sleeping teddy next? You can find even more toy designs from Val Pierce here.

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