This was SUCH a fun project. Making all the small pieces was fun, and even sewing it together was easy. A little time consuming, but not hard in front of the TV. I’d certainly make this again if there were a special little kid in my life who liked Turtles!
My only modification from the pattern was to use embroidery thread for the eyes instead of buttons since Leonard’s still so little.
I love how the colors turned out together, too! Yay for Knit Picks!
| Began | October 3, 2007 |
| Finished | October 1, 2007 |
60% | |
| Edited | October 25, 2007 |
| Pattern URL | Patchwork Tortoise by 15936 |
| Made for | Baby Leonard |
When I realized I wouldn’t have enough yarn to make purple slippers, I went for an elasticy yarn I knew I could get locally. Also some legwarmers to go with this out of the same Cascade Fixation with other worsted weight yarns (Wool Ease in a Lilac, Light Rose Heather, pink, and yellow; KnitPicks Swish…
For Katy in some KP yarn, maybe worsted instead of sport. In red, grey, black, whites. Maybe a little shorter and skinnier than the example. Finished 9/3, just need to weave ends in and document the info here! Even though it was a little tedious changing colors on every row, it was an interesting knit.
Starting in Silver, then deep periwinkle blue, and finally a plum color. Guessing on the amt of yarn used.
Cast on during Rhinebeck trip. Did additional repeats of 3rd tier with 3 colors. Purple edging is only 1 3/4” long.
current top contender for new BT Silken 200g 1450yds Cloud Layers.
Started to work on the night of book sale setup (had to be at the mall for extra hours). Two socks on two circs. Using Riverbed + Fleegle Heel + a herringbone stitch + lace on the foot and sides. Heel, toe, and cuff will be purple. Hope to use a picot hem with eyelets…
