This Mama Turtle Color Match game makes the perfect addition to your preschool activity time! 12 Tiny Turtles fit snuggly inside of the Mama Turtle for easy storage and carrying. The Baby Turtles feature fun colored bellies to match. Simply lay out all of the Baby Turtles belly side down and take turns flipping over two at a time (like a standard matching game). The player with the most matches wins! This is a great piece to foster hand eye-coordination, and color recognition for preschool aged children.

This pattern contains two (2) PDF pattern instructions - one (1) to create the Mama Turtle “carrier” as well as one (1) to create the color matching Baby Turtles. This is NOT a finished piece.

Pattern is written in US terminology

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Worsted Weight Yarn (#4) in colors: Light Tan (approximately 530-550 yards), Solid Green (approximately 200 yards), Variegated Green (approximately 200 yards), White (1 yard), Red (5 yards - or less), Orange (5 yards - or less), Yellow (5 yards - or less), Blue (5 yards - or less), Pink (5 yards - or less)
• Yarn Needle (for Weaving in ends)
• Polyfil Fiber Stuffing
• Stitch Marker
• OPTIONAL: 12mm Black Safety Eyes (for the Mama Turtle)
• G 4.0mm Hook
• E 3.75mm Hook

Using the recommended tools and materials, the Mama Turtle measures approximately 20 inches long from the top of her head to the tip of her back flipper. Baby Turtles measure approximately 6.5 inches long.

Small parts and pieces are not meant for small children. If making this item for a small child, please consider embroidering eyes in place of safety eyes on the Mama Turtle.

NOTES:
This pattern is written with beginners in mind and features beginner friendly stitches and written instructions as well as full color reference photos. On that note, there is a bit of sewing/stitching together needed in order to assemble the Mama Turtle - so please keep in mind that this is not a no/low sew pattern.

Should you have any questions about this pattern, please feel free to reach out! Happy Hooking

Copyright Notice:​ You have permission to sell finished products for this pattern. If you choose to sell, I would love for you to include a link to my pattern. The pattern and images contained in this file are copyright protected. Rewriting, reselling, distributing, or copying the pattern or using the images to sell your finished items is prohibited. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. (c) Once Upon a Hook Crochet, January 2024