Introducing Tessa the Turtle Lovey crochet pattern – a huggable and adorable companion for your little ones! Crafted from luxurious mint chenille yarn, Tessa comes to life with a sweet pink bow and captivating green glitter eyes. This soft and snuggly blanket is not just a cosy accessory but a cherished friend for bedtime and beyond. Dive into the joy of creating this irresistible lovey that combines cuddliness and cuteness in every stitch! For kids under 3 years old, the eyes should be embroidered for safety.

This crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and neurodiverse crafters. The abbreviated instructions are followed by a breakdown in italics making it easier to understand what you need to do in each round. If you’ve had trouble reading patterns in the past, we hope that you’ll give our patterns a try!

Using chenille yarn and recommended hook sizes, Tessa the Turtle Lovey is approx. 33cm long x 25cm wide.

(Meeting gauge is not as important as using a hook size that suits the yarn and your tension.)

Materials:
Super Bulky Polyester Chenille
- Bella Baby Nippers (Mint): approx. 165m used
Aran weight acrylic yarn in:

• Pink (Cheeks / Bow)
• Black (Eyes / Mouth)
• Teal (to shape the head if using chenille yarn) 4.0mm crochet hook 5.0mm crochet hook Safety Eyes (18mm)
• Glitter Green ** Safety eyes are NOT recommended for children under 3 years old. If you’re making Tessa the Turtle for a baby, embroider the eyes. ** Stitch Marker Scissors Tapestry needle (long needle for shaping the head) Sewing pins Polyester Toy Filling