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Pattern To Code

From Pattern To Code

Introduction.

The video based tutorials below show how to develop the code to create a range of patterns in TurtleStitch.

Click on the image you want to create and you'll get the video that shows how to create it.

This resource takes a different approach to learning to code. Rather than focusing on specific commands and their function, it gives a context about where its appropriate to use those commands and shows how to apply them.

Different Stitches

Explore the range of stitches available in TurtleStitch and see how they can be used to enhance your patterns.

The image shows the range of different stitches available in TurtleStitch. The examples are stitched in white thread on black felt.
a flower pattern with petals radiating from the centre, stitched onto red felt with white stitching

Simple Flower

A representation of a stalk of wheat, stitched in white thread on a green felt background.

Wheat

A bow pattern made up from lines stitched onto red felt using white thread.

Bow

Its a series of triangles getting smaller and rotating slightly to give a swirl effect. The pattern is stitched with yellow thread on a black background.

Triangles

An image of a simple tree with branches of equal length. Its stitched in white thread onto green felt.

Simple Tree + Simple Tree using blocks

a simple tree with branches getting smaller as it gets to the top of the tree. Stitched in white thread on a green background.

Structured Tree

A traditional tree shape with branches getting smaller towards the top of the tree. Its stitched in white thread on a green background.

Tree using Recursion

A stylised version of a christmas tree, stitched in white thread on a green background

Stylised Christmas tree