August 2, 2023

Mini Sea Turtle

 By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"


   For those who love cute things, this little sea turtle is the perfect size to hold onto your palm or attach it to your bag as a keychain and be your traveling companion.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 3"length x 2.75"width
...but can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 2.25mm (B)
*Sport Weight Yarn: Tea Leaf (15yds) & Light Brown (7yds)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*2 Safety Eyes (6mm)
*Fiberfill
*Tapestry Needle

PATTERN NOTES - must-read...
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
 There's no need to sl st and/or ch when going to the next round unless stated to do so.
 When a round or row mentions “around/across” you will be working that whole sequence from that round/row around the entire piece. (EX: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around = sc, inc, sc, inc,…)

TOP SHELL with light brown
  Rnd 1: 10sc in magic ring (10)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (20)
  Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around (30)
  Rnd 4: sc in each stitch around (30)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st, around (40)
  Rnd 6: sc in each st around (40)
  Rnd 7: front loops for this round only, sc in each st around (40)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

BOTTOM SHELL with tea leaf
  Rnd 1: 10sc in magic ring (10)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (20)
  Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around (30)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st, around (40)
  Rnd 5: sc in each st around (40)
F/O, leave a long tail for sewing.

Note: If you are using safety eyes, place them before closing the head between rounds 3 and 4; approx. 5 stitches apart.
HEAD with tea leaf
  Rnd 1: 10sc in magic ring (10)
  Rnd 2: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around (15)
  Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around (15)
  Rnd 5: sc in next st, sc2tog, around (10)
  Rnd 6-7: sc in each st, around (10)
F/O and leave a tail for closing. Stuff moderately firm. Weave in the tail through the final round and draw up tight to close. Secure and weave in the ends.

TAIL with tea leaf
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in each st around (4)
  Rnd 3: 2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts (5)
F/O, leave a tail for sewing

FLIPPERS with tea leaf; make 4
  Rnd 1: 8sc in magic ring (8)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (16)
  Rnd 3: sc in each st around (16)
There is no need to stuff the flippers.
  Row 1: flatten to match up the stitches and sc in the next 8 sts across
F/O, leave a long tail to sew onto the bottom shell. 

ASSEMBLE
     I recommend pinning the pieces before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people prefer to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I use matching thread).
  HEAD...attach the last round to the bottom shell.
  TAIL...there's no need to stuff the tail. Sew onto the bottom shell, opposite from the head.
  FLIPPERS...place them along the bottom shell in the position you like best.
  Place both back ends facing each other and begin sewing the pieces together. Going through the back loops of the top shell and both loops of the bottom. Before you completely close it off, add fiberfill.


GLOSSARY:
f/o: finish off || rnd: round || sc: single crochet || sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || st/s: stitch/es


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Have a nice crochet time!
- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (August 2023). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.