Tiny Turtle

[KristieMN]

This goes with the ladybug, and the snail. This starts off the same as the others.
He is 4 inches long from head to tail, a bit less than 3 inches wide, and whopping 1 14/ inches tall!
I call the pattern set the Itty-bittys... WARNING! None of these has been tested! If you do find any errors, let me know so I can correct them.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...IttyBittys.jpg

Tiny Turtle

General supplies
WW yarn,
F hook
Fiberfill
Google eyes

Top shell is done in one continous spiral, you do not join rounds at the end
Chain 2, (starting at top of bug body)
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (25 sc)
6) sc in each sc around
FO leaving very long tail for sewing.
Decorate shell if desired.

Head

Head is done in one continous spiral, you do not join rounds at the end
Ch 2,
1) 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around.
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
4) sc in each sc around
5) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (8 sc)
6-7) sc in each sc around
FO

Arms and legs (make 4)

Join each row end with a slip stitch to the first sc made.
Ch 3
1) 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, 3 sc in last ch, working along underside, sc in next sc, (this is the first chain you sc’d in) join with slip stitch to first sc made.
(6 sc)
2-4) ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with slip stitch to first sc of row.
FO

Tail

Chain 3
1) sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in last chain. Chain 1, turn. (2 sc)
2) sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
3) sc-dec. ch 1, turn. (1 sc)
4) sc in sc.
FO

Bottom Shell

Done in one continous spiral, round ends are not joined.
Chain 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc (10 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (25 sc)
Slip stitch to next sc,
FO

This is the tricky part.
I found it easiest if I pinned the turtle together minus the tail before sewing.
Starting at one of back legs, sew turtle together going from back leg, to front leg, to head, to other front leg, to last back leg. Stop here to stuff, pin tail into place and sew turtle shut.
Glue or sew on eyes.
Tiny turtle complete!

[RachelG]

Another cutie!

[tlisley]

These guys are sooo cute! You are amazing!

[Daisy]

The little turtle.....as well as all your creative patterns, are just so adorable. Gotta love your talent! Can you rub some of your ceativity off on me?

[tguzman]

Kristie , your is just so cute ...

[angelfire]

love the pattern, thank you

[Creations of Cris]

Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!!! I LOVE the turtle, and I have a very special friend coming to visit next week who loves turtles... guess who's gonna make a turtle today?!? LOL

Kristen, you're the best. It's so sweet of you to share your patterns the way you do... and of course, they're ALL awesome!!!

Cris~

[Creations of Cris]

I finished my version of the turtle- its shell is in hot pink, and its body is lime green. I did a variation on the legs as I could not get them to look the same. I'll post a pic soon.

Cris~

[yarncat]

Adorable turtle,Kristie!Thanks for the pattern.

[KristieMN]

Chris.. I cant wait to see it!
You are quick!!!
Did the pattern go ok for you?