Bitty the Bashful Baby Turtle by Tahlia Fernandez

Bitty the Bashful Baby Turtle

Crochet
May 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
US
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for C$5.03.

Dedicated to and designed for my friend, Laura, who wanted a smaller turtle to crochet and to donate to Ronald McDonald House. Bitty is perfect for those who want to work a smaller turtle than Timmy.

SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
6” tall and 8” from nose to back of shell

MATERIALS
DK weight Yarn
– 50 yards of Color A (green).
– 52 yards of Color B (orange).
– 69 yards of Color C (variegated).
– 9 yards of Color D (black).
– 17 yards of Color E (white).
Madelintosh Tosh DK -- Moorland (A), Spicewood (B), and Shire (C); and Knit Knit Picks Brava Sport -- Black (D) and White (E)

Crochet hook, size E (3.5mm)
Stitch markers
Polyester fiberfill
Yarn needle for sewing

MATERIALS/GAUGE NOTE
Gauge is not a critical factor for this project. If desired, it can be made with any size hook and with any weight of yarn. Adjust hook size/yarn size to obtain desired fabric. I am a very tight crocheter and you may find that you need to go down a hook size or two to eliminate unsightly holes in your toy.