Funky Turtle

Yarn Information:

For this beautiful knitting project, we recommend using Highland DK by LITLG, crafted from 100% untreated highland wool. Each skein offers a generous 246 yards (225 meters) per 100 grams, ensuring you have plenty of yarn to work with.

Colorway Details:

C1: You will need 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3) skeins of the stunning Oast colorway, or approximately 357 (381, 406, 431, 480) (517, 554, 578) yards / 326 (348, 371, 394, 439) (473, 507, 529) meters of DK weight yarn to create the perfect base.

C2: For an added layer of richness, use 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) skeins of the Camel colorway. This will translate to approximately 394 (431, 455, 504, 541) (578, 627, 652) yards / 360 (394, 416, 461, 495) (529, 573, 596) meters of DK weight yarn.

C3: Enhance your garment with 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) skeins of the lovely Thistle colorway. This will require about 344 (369, 406, 431, 455) (492, 517, 541) yards / 315 (338, 371, 394, 416) (450, 473, 495) meters of DK weight yarn.

C4: Lastly, use 1 skein of the Nut colorway, which provides approximately 49 (54, 62, 62, 66) (74, 74, 74) yards / 45 (49, 57, 57, 60) (68, 68, 68) meters of DK weight yarn to accentuate your design.

In total, you will need around 1144 (1235, 1329, 1428, 1542) (1661, 1772, 1845) yards / 1046 (1129, 1215, 1306, 1410) (1520, 1621, 1688) meters of DK (worsted) weight yarn to complete your project successfully.

Gauge Information:

The recommended gauge for this knitting pattern is 19 stitches and 22 rounds to achieve a measurement of 10 cm (4 inches) in Stockinette Stitch, using 4 mm (US 6) needles. It's important to check your gauge after blocking to ensure a perfect fit for your knitted creation.

With these detailed yarn specifications and essential gauge information, you are well-equipped to start this fantastic knitting adventure!