GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

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.

NOTES:

Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

 

TURTLE 
UPPER SHELL 
With A, ch 2. 
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. 
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc. 
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around – 18 sc. 
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around – 24 sc. 
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around – 30 sc. 
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around – 36 sc. 
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around – 42 sc. 
Rnd 8: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc; rep from * around – 48 sc. 
Rnds 9–14: Sc in each sc around. 
Fasten off.

BOTTOM SHELL 
With B, ch 2. 
Rnds 1–8: Work Rnds 1–8 of Top Shell – 48 sc. 
Fasten off.

HEAD 
With B, ch 2. 
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. 
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc. 
Rnd 3: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc – 14 sc. 
Rnd 4: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc – 16 sc. 
Rnd 5: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc – 18 sc. 
Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around. 
Rnd 7: Sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog – 16 sc. 
Rnd 8: Sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog – 14 sc. 
Rnd 9: Sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog – 12 sc. 
Fasten off.

LEGS (make 4) 
With B, ch 2. 
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed. 
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 8 sc. 
Rnds 3–5: Sc in each sc around. 
Fasten off.

TAIL 
With B, ch 2. 
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed. 
Rnds 2–4: Sc in each sc around – 4 sc. 
Fasten off.

FINISHING 
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.

 

Abbreviations
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
st(s) = stitch(es)
tbl = through the back loop
yo = yarn over
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
hdc = half double crochet
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)

Серия сообщений "Морські жителі":
Часть 1 - Морський коник
Часть 2 - Китеня
...
Часть 4 - Двоколірна черепашка
Часть 5 - Кит Фрай
Часть 6 - Черепашка Шеллі (англ.)
Часть 7 - Черепашка для голок