Teeny the Tiny Turtle

This is Teeny the Tiny Turtle. He is my first free pattern, and he is really easy to create.

Materials:

2 differnt colored yarns (I used a light green for his head, and a dark green for his shell)

G Crochet hook (you can use others, but the size will change)

Black yarn and needle to embroider the facial expression

Stuffing (I use fiber fill)

Size:

He is about 4 inches long, and 2 inches tall

Pattern:

This pattern is formed in rounds using a marker to mark your starting stitch, remarking each time you come around. Also uses the magic circle method which can be found on the internet.

Shell:

Round 1: Using magic circle method, sc 6 into circle and pull tight to form a ring. Mark the first stitch. (6 sc)

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)

Round 3: *2 sc in first sc, sc in next* repeat around (18 sc)

Round 4: sc in each sc around (18 sc)

Round 5: *2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat around (24 sc)

Round 6: sc in each sc around (24 sc)

Round 7: *3 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc* repeat around (30 sc)

Round 8-10: sc in each sc around (30 sc)

Round 11: In Back loops only, *sc2tog in first sc, sc in next 3 sc* repeat around (24 sc)

Round 12: Back to normal, *sc2tog in first sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat around (18 sc)

Round 13: *sc2tog in first sc, sc in each sc* repeat around (12 sc)

Stuff now

Round 14: sc2tog in each sc around (6 sc)

Fasten off, close the hole in the shell and hide your yarn tail.

Head:

Round 1: Using magic circle, sc 6 in the circle to form a ring. Mark your first stitch. (6 sc)

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)

Round 3: *2 sc in first sc, sc in next* repeat around (18 sc)

Round 4: *2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat around (24 sc)

Round 5-7: sc in each sc around (24 sc)

Round 8: *sc2tog in first sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat around (18 sc)

Round 9: *sc2tog in first sc, sc in next sc* repeat around (12 sc)

Stuff now

Round 10: sc2tog in each sc around (6 sc)

Round 11-13: sc in each sc around (6 sc)

Fasten off and leave long tail for attachment.

Finishing:

Attach the neck of the head to the underneath of the shell and stitch it on so that the head sits properly. (I find that I have to stitch his head to the side of his shell) Embroider the face, and your done!

Enjoy your own Tiny Turtle!