Adorable Turtle Amigurumi that can come out of its shell, or you can sew shell to body. The underside of the shell is a vest with buttons on it.

Shown in: 0004 Green Sheen (A), 0012 Foliage (B), 0015 Deep Taupe (C), 0020 Loden Forest (D)
One size US G/6 (4.5 mm), or size to obtain gauge
Polyester fiberfill
3 buttons—3/8–1/2”/9–13 mm diameter
Yarn needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Turtle measures approximately 8”/20.5 cm long x 4 1/2”/11.5 cm high x 5”/12.5 cm wide

STITCHES USED
Chain (ch), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (slip st)

SPECIAL TERM
Single crochet 2 sts together (sc2tog): Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, (2 loops on hook), insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES
Gauge is not critical for this project. Work stitches tightly to ensure that the stuffing will not show through.