American Flag Sea Turtle

This American Flag Sea Turtle is knitted flat and then seamed. The 50 ‘stars’ of the American flag are created by a series of bobbles in a contrasting color.  Step by step instructions are given for each piece and there’s a section at the end to show you how to put them all together

Knitting skills required: 

K: Knit 

P: Purl 

K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together 

P2tog: Purl 2 stitches together 

P3tog: Purl 3 stitches together 

Kfb: Knit the stitch, but before taking the stitch off the needle, insert tip of working needle into the backside of the loop and knit that stitch too. 

MWB : Make White Bobble 

Sewing skills required:

Mattress stitch  Running stitch  Over stitch

I would say that this pattern is suitable for an intermediate/ experienced knitter.

Happy knitting!