Toby the Birthday Turtle

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It’s time to celebrate, and Toby the Birthday Turtle is the best guest you could ask for!
Although a bit slow, Toby will never be late for your birthday, he will bring balloons to make you smile, and a delicious cake, safe for all animals. Do you want Toby to join your party?!

The pattern is written in U.S. terminology. The main part of this project is worked in continuous rounds so you might want to use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round. There is no specific gauge for this project, just try to keep it tight and even throughout each piece. Toby the Birthday Turtle measures approx. 13cm (5in), when using the same yarn and tools indicated below.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:
- Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, 100% acrylic yarn, 100g / 184m, in Pistachio Green (approx. 18g), in Slate Green (approx. 10g), in Blush Pink (approx. 8g), in Champagne White (approx. 6g), in Daffodil Yellow (approx. 5g), in Melon Sorbet (approx. 4g), and in Dusty Rose (approx. 4g)
- 3 mm crochet hook
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Toy stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Black embroidery thread
- Wire (plus wire cutters if necessary)

Techniques: Magic Ring, Chain, Slip Stitch, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Bobble Stitch, Increase, Invisible Decrease, Back Loop Only, Colour Changing, Embroidery.

The pattern and photos contained within this document are the property of Lemon Yarn Creations. This pattern is for personal use only, please do not redistribute it or resell it in any form. You may sell the finished product handmade by you from this pattern as long as you credit Lemon Yarn Creations as the original designer, and use your own photos to represent your work.
If you have any problem or doubt while making this pattern please let me know via email to [email protected], I’ll do my best to help you with your questions. I hope you have a good time creating your own Toby the Birthday Turtle, and if you share your work on social media use the tag #lemonyarncreationspattern so I can see it.

Required skill level: intermediate