Lion Brand Crochet Amigurumi Turtle
Material List
- Lion Brand Wool Ease: Lemongrass or Color of Your Choice- 1 Ball (A)
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Yarn Avocado or Color of Your Choice- 1 Ball (B)
- Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6
- Lion Brand Stitch Markers
- Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
- 6 mm Diameter Plastic Safety Eyes- 2
- Fiberfill Stuffing
Project Instructions
Step: 1
Size: One Size
Step: 2
2 in. (5 cm) tall
Step: 3
Gauge:
Step: 4
Exact gauge is not important to this project
Step: 5
Stitch Explanation:
Step: 6
sc2tog (sc decrease): Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Step: 7
Notes:
Step: 8
Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.
Step: 9
Upper Shell:
Step: 11
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Step: 12
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Step: 13
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
Step: 14
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Step: 15
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.
Step: 16
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.
Step: 17
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 42 sc.
Step: 18
Rnd 8: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc; rep from * around - 48 sc.
Step: 19
Rnds 9-14: Sc in each sc around.
Step: 20
Fasten off.
Step: 21
Bottom Shell:
Step: 23
Rnds 1-8: Work Rnds 1-8 of Top Shell - 48 sc.
Step: 24
Fasten off.
Step: 25
Head:
Step: 27
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Step: 28
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Step: 29
Rnd 3: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc - 14 sc.
Step: 30
Rnd 4: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc - 16 sc.
Step: 31
Rnd 5: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc - 18 sc.
Step: 32
Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around.
Step: 33
Rnd 7: Sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog - 16 sc.
Step: 34
Rnd 8: Sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog - 14 sc.
Step: 35
Rnd 9: Sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog - 12 sc.
Step: 36
Fasten off.
Step: 37
Legs (Make 4):
Step: 39
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Step: 40
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 8 sc.
Step: 41
Rnds 3-5: Sc in each sc around.
Step: 42
Fasten off.
Step: 43
Tail:
Step: 45
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Step: 46
Rnds 2-4: Sc in each sc around - 4 sc.
Step: 47
Fasten off.
Step: 48
Finishing:
Step: 49
Following package directions, attach safety eyes to Head. Stuff Upper Shell and sew to Bottom Shell. Stuff Head and sew to Shell. Stuff Legs and Tail very lightly and sew to Shell. Weave in ends.
Tips
Refer to photo to complete project.Follow manufacturer's directions for all products used.

