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Free Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi Turtle
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
Pattern #: 81009AD
Rating: *****5.0 (based on 10 reviews)
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SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: One Size
2 in. (5 cm) tall

PUBLISHED IN:  Michael's Create
CORRECTIONS: None
 

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This tortoise toy is fast and fun. As seen in Martha Stewart Living, January 2010.
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402: 96% Acrylic, 4% Rayon; package size: Solids: 3.5 oz (100 g), 170 yards (156 m)
Prints, Tweeds, & Heathers: 3 ozs (85 g) , 145 yards (133 meters)

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•  860-170 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Pea Green
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• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6 (4.25 mm)   $ 2.45  
• Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers   $ 2.49  
• Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 3.59  
•Additional Materials
2 plastic safety eyes, 6 mm diameter
Fiberfill stuffing
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Amigurumi Turtle

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

TURTLE
UPPER SHELL
With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around – 18 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around – 24 sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around – 30 sc.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around – 36 sc.
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around – 42 sc.
Rnd 8: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc; rep from * around – 48 sc.
Rnds 9–14: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off.

BOTTOM SHELL
With B, ch 2.
Rnds 1–8: Work Rnds 1–8 of Top Shell – 48 sc.
Fasten off.

HEAD
With B, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc – 14 sc.
Rnd 4: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc – 16 sc.
Rnd 5: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc – 18 sc.
Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7: Sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog – 16 sc.
Rnd 8: Sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog – 14 sc.
Rnd 9: Sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog – 12 sc.
Fasten off.

LEGS (make 4)
With B, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 8 sc.
Rnds 3–5: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off.

TAIL
With B, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Rnds 2–4: Sc in each sc around – 4 sc.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Following package directions, attach safety eyes to Head. Stuff Upper Shell and sew to Bottom Shell. Stuff Head and sew to Shell. Stuff Legs and Tail very lightly and sew to Shell. Weave in ends.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)


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Ratings and Reviews
Pattern Average Rating: *****5.0 (based on 10 reviews)
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Amigurumi Turtle Reviewed by Elizabeth on 2010-07-01 *****
Easy and soooo cute. So many color options! I filled it with a plastic wrap that was a bit "crunchy" - still soft, but made a nice sound when squished. The 1 yr old loved her birthday gift! I'll be making this one (and some of his friends) many more times. . .
This was my first time crotcheting again in years, but it was still fairly easy to do. I was a bit confused by the start, but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it - how to skip the first 2 before the chain, and whether to count the last stitch in the round or not. But it's very forgiving!


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