{"product_id":"tortoise-knitting-pattern-by-ginny-sturdy","title":"Tortoise","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is for a realistic tortoise. Aren't they the most interesting creatures?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sample toys in my photos were knitted in BC Garn Allino (1x50g ball of CL03 and 1x50g ball of CL1806). Unfortunately this wool no longer is available, but there are plenty other tortoisy wools out there. A good alternative is one ball of Rico Creative Melange, 50g Beige\/Brown 007, and for tan sections one ball of Rico Essentials Merino, 50g, Ivory 22. Any alternative then should be doubleknit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shell of the tortoise is made from individual pieces, stuffed and patchworked together. They are a little like hexipuffs, but they are knitted with a top and bottom and seamed around the edges, as this was the best way to get the different shapes needed. (Did you know that the proper name for the upper shell of a tortoise is a carapace?)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern contains a chart showing you how to arrange these pi\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56741876892026,"sku":"UPID85456","price":4.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/0315818d93018cbd17aa7c58cf629ad932ac95e9_UPID85456_176753973278945.jpg?v=1775828172","url":"https:\/\/www.lovecrafts.com\/en-eu\/products\/tortoise-knitting-pattern-by-ginny-sturdy","provider":"LoveCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}