5/30/22 Added Revised version of the pattern so turtle will now stand upright rather than fall forward. The original version of the turtle is still included with the revised pattern**

Included in this pattern are instructions and pictures to crochet a palm size turtle that is constructed using the NO-SEW method where pieces are attached by SC in the round. All foot pieces can be stuffed or not stuffed; I’ll leave that up to you! I did not stuff any of the foot pieces for the examples in this pattern. These creations can be completed in less than 2 hours. The only sewing involved will be to sew the head to the shell because the way the head is attached will not allow the head to remain in an upright position.

Pattern is written for use with blanket/velvet/plush type yarn, but can be made with any larger or smaller yarn choice. Hobby Lobby Baby Bee Adore-a-ball yarn was used to make the example in this pattern, which is considered a size 5 chunky yarn. There are pictures at the end of the pattern for a worsted weight turtle.

Finished Size: Plush: approximately 6.5” tall x 7” long x 5” wide
Worsted weight yarn: approximately 3 .25” tall x 4.75” long x 4” wide
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate+

Requires basic crocheting skills

Pattern is written in US terms

Pattern is worked in continuous rounds throughout

Pattern is made by yarning under rather than yarning over, but please do whatever you are most comfortable with. Note that if choosing to yarn over, the look and size of your finished project may differ from what is pictured.

Read the pattern carefully and thoroughly so important steps/information isn’t missed.

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Abbreviations used:
SC-single crochet
Inc-increase (make 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch)
Dec-decrease (I use an invisible decrease, but a regular decrease can also be used)
CH-chain
BLO-back loops only
MR-Magic Ring or {CH2 and SC starting number of stitches in 2nd CH from hook}
Sl St-Slip Stitch
(X sc, inc) x -repeat the stitches in parentheses x number of times indicated
F/O-fasten off

MATERIALS

Hobby Lobby Adore-a-ball size 5 bulky yarn in colors of choice (3.5oz/100g/92yds)
Similar yarn substitutes include Premier Parfait, Bernat Velvet yarn, any type size 5 bulky yarn or any type size 4 yarn. You will not use an entire skein.
Colors used in this pattern are all Hobby Lobby Adore-a-Ball color ways: Mint Charm (Green) and Pink-a-Boo (pink)

Approximate yarn amounts used:
Head/Feet: 28 yds/30g
Shell: 27yds/29g

NOTE: Final product may differ in appearance and size if choosing to use a yarn substitute. Placement of eyes, details, and body parts may also need to be adjusted from the pattern to achieve desired look depending on yarn and tension.

H hook (5-5.5mm) if using Adore-a-Ball yarn or similar, bulky 5 weight
G (4-4.5mm) hook for worsted weight yarn

Yarn needle

Scissors

10-15 mm safety eyes

Fiberfill stuffing

Stitch markers