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.