Squirt the Turtle

Squirt the Turtle is knitted flat and then seamed. A step by step instruction is given for each piece and there’s a section at the end to show you how to put them all together.

You may use the colors suggested or any others you desire.

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. (K1,P1,K1) into the cast on stitch: Insert your working needle into the cast on stitch and knit one stitch, but leave it on the main needle. Now bring the working yarn to the front and purl into the same stitch, but leave it on the main needle. Now bring the working yarn to the back and knit into the same stitch, this time pulling it off the main needle. You will now have 3 stitches on the needle.

Sewing skills:

Mattress stitch Running stitch Over stitch Chain stitch