Tessa the Turtle Lovey crochet pattern is here! 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 an accessory but a cherished friend for bedtime and beyond. 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
Stitch Marker
Scissors
Tapestry needle (long needle for shaping the head)
Sewing pins
Polyester Toy Filling