Tammy Turtle
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MATERIALS
1. Super Bulky/ Super Chunky plush yarn
• In beige/ cream for the head, limbs and belly
• In your choice of colour for the shell
- I use Hobbii Baby Snuggle Solid in Soft Sand and Light Petrol Blue
- Another similar yarn is Himilaya Dolphin Baby
2. US size G/ 4.25mm or 4.5mm crochet hook
3. Yarn needle
4. Stitch markers
5. Polyester lling
6. 12-15mm safety eyes
ABBREVIATIONS & STITCHES
• MR: Magic ring
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• SC: Single crochet
• Ch: Chain stitch
• Sk: skip a stitch
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• BLO: Stitch into the back loops only
• FLO: Stitch into the front loops only
• Inc: Increase (Stitch 2 SC into the stitch)
• Dec: SC decrease using the invisible method
• (…) x n: Repeat instructions in brackets n times
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NOTES
• There is a full Youtube tutorial for this pattern here
• This pattern is written using US crochet terms
• A stitch marker at the start/ end of each round or row can help keep track of
stitches
• The size of the nished piece can vary depending on the yarn and tension. The
turtle pictured measures at 25cm (10 inch) long
• This pattern is for personal use only. Distributing or sharing the pattern to
social media is prohibited.
• You may sell any items you make from this pattern.
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HEAD
R1: 6 SC in a MR (6)
R2: Inc x 6 (12)
R3: (SC, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 SC, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 SC, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 SC, inc) x 6 (36)
R7-11: 36 SC (6 rounds of 36)
Insert the safety eyes between R6 and R7, 12 sts apart
R12: (4 SC, dec) x 6 (30)
R13: (3 SC, dec) x 6 (24)
R14: (2 SC, dec) x 6 (18)
Sl st to close. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing
Stu the head
FRONT LEGS
(Make 2)
R1: 7 SC in a MR (7)
R2: Inc x 7 (14)
R3: (SC, inc) x 7 (21)
R4: (2 SC, inc) x 7 (28)
R5: (3 SC, inc) x 7 (35)
R6: (4 SC, inc) x 7 (42)
Fold the leg into a semi circle, and crochet the two sides
together with 21 SC
Close and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing
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For one of the front legs:
Use a yarn needle to pull the tail through to the opposite
end of the leg (this ensures that both legs are symmetrical)
BACK LEGS
(Make 2)
R1: 7 SC in a MR (7)
R2: Inc x 7 (14)
R3: (SC, inc) x 7 (21)
R4: (2 SC, inc) x 7 (28)
R5: (3 SC, inc) x 7 (35)
Fold the leg into a semi circle, and crochet the two sides
together with 17 SC (one st will be left unstitched
from the 35 sts)
Close and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing
For one of the back legs:
Use a yarn needle to pull the tail through to the opposite
end of the leg (this ensures that both legs are symmetrical)
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TAIL
- The tail’s stitches can be hard to see with this chunky yarn;
it makes it easier to use a stitch marker at the start/ends of
the rounds and to work slowly
R1: 4 SC in a MR (4)
R2: Inc x 4 (8)
R3-5: 8 SC (3 rounds of 8)
Sl st to close. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
SHELL
R1: 6 SC in a MR (6)
R2: Inc x 6 (12)
R3: (SC, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 SC, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 SC, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 SC, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 SC, inc) x 6 (42)
First st of R10, in front loop only.
R8: (6 SC, inc) x 6 (48) Stitch marker is in back loop.
R9: 48 SC
Put a stitch marker in the back loop of the rst stitch
of R9. This will help you nd the stitch later, as the
plush yarn can make it hard to see.
R10: 48 SC in FLO (48)
The belly continues straight from the shell
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BELLY
Colour change to beige/cream yarn
R11: 48 SC in back loops of R9
(this will start at the stitch marker from earlier)
R12: (Both loops)
5 SC, 4 ch, sk 4, 8 SC, 3 ch, sk 3, 3 SC, 2 ch, sk 2, 3 SC, 3 ch, sk 3, 8 SC, 4
ch, sk 4, 5 SC (48)
First st of R11 into marked R12 in both loops again Chain spaces in R12
stitch (back loops of R9)
R13: (6 SC, dec) x 6 (42)
R14: (5 SC, dec) x 6 (36)
Do not close
Place the legs and tail in the holes:
- Front legs: in the ch 4 spaces
- Back legs: in the ch 3 spaces
- Tail: in the ch 2 space
Use a yarn needle to sew each leg and tail in place on the inside of the shell, working
through each stitch
Insert leg into hole Sew in place on the inside
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Now continue with the belly:
R15: (4 SC, dec) x 6 (30)
R16: (3 SC, dec) x 6 (24)
R17: (2 SC, dec) x 6 (18)
R18: (SC, dec) x 6 (12)
Stu the body
R19: Dec x 6 (6)
Close and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing
Stu the body
Use the tail to sew the hole closed
Sew the head in place, making sure the eyes are
centred (it can help to pin the head in place rst)
Congratulations!
Your Tammy Turtle is complete!
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