Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Turtle Key Chain or Magnet


Turtle Key Chain/Magnet

by Sue Usiatynski

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors (variegated and solid)
F hook
Yarn needle
Eyes
Glue
Key chain or magnet

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
WS = wrong side

Notes: This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join at end of each round. Right side is side facing you while stitching.

Pattern:

Shell:

With variegated yarn: ch 2

Rnd 1: 6sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2sc in each st. (12)

Rnd 3: sc in each st. Finish off, weave in ends. (12)

Body:

With solid yarn: ch 2

Rnd 1: 6sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2sc in each st. (12)

Rnd 3: 2sc in 1st st, sl st in next, {sl st, ch 3, sl st} all in next, sl st in next, repeat { } in next, sl st in next, (sl st, ch 2, sl st) in next, sl st in next, repeat { } in next, sl st in last. Finish off, weave in ends. Note: 2sc = head, { } = legs, ( ) = tail.

Finishing:

Glue eyes on head. Glue shell to body (WS to WS). Attach key chain or glue on magnet.

Rest in peace my friend


Yesterday we lost our beloved German Shepherd, Chewie, to lymphoma. He was only 6 years old. You will be sadly missed my friend.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Turtle Drawstring Bag


This is my latest pattern I just completed. Its being tested now and I hope to have it in my Etsy shop by early next week.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

2 for 1 Sale!

I'm having a 2 for 1 sale in my Etsy shop from Nov. 7 to Nov. 14, 2009. Free pattern must be of equal or lesser value. Check it out! Turtles TLC