Amigurumi Timothy Turtle Cal - Part 1

Who’s ready for Rebeckah’s Treasures’ first CAL? Join me as we crochet this adorable amigurumi Timothy Turtle, who likes having a good time and making you smile!

He may be slow to the party, but he’s super quick to whip up because his arms and legs are attached as you crochet the body. Even if you decide you would rather sew the limbs on later, he still works up fast due to all the fun tips and helpful suggestions for marking placement.

Inspired from Sharon Ojala’s Little Bigfoot Turtle, this little guy is twice as tall when using worsted weight yarn (approx. 12” or 30cm tall) and the same height when using cotton thread #10 (approx. 5” or 12.7cm tall).

Use your favourite yarn and matching hook size to create your perfect turtle. Make both turtles for a fun turtle family!

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This CAL will run from June 28th to July 12th (2.5 weeks) with new parts posting on Sundays and Thursdays, but feel free to join in at anytime and go at your own pace. I’ll be with you every step of the way if you need anything at all.

At the end of this CAL, we'll have a peer voting competition, where anyone who sends me pictures of their Timothy Turtle will have a chance to win a FREE copy of this pattern's PDF! More details on this to come soon...

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Welcome to part one of the Amigurumi Timothy Turtle CAL! In this part, we will go over all the supplies you'll need, what stitches we'll be using and all the notes & tips to help you succeed with this pattern. Let's get started!

Have you completed this step? Jump to Amigurumi Timothy Turtle CAL - Part 2 (link activates on July 2nd, 2015), or see all the parts linked below...

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This pattern is copyrighted to Rebeckah Ferger of www.rebeckahstreasures.com. It is for personal use only.  No part of this pattern may be copied or distributed in any way. If you sell what you make from this pattern, please credit me as the designer. All rights reserved, 2015.

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You'll Need:

• crochet cotton thread size 10 ( I use Circulo Clea) about 250m (37 grams / 1oz) - in three colours and a small amount in black for eyes and mouth OR use yarn weight of choosing for a larger turtle
• 1.5mm hook OR hook that produces tight stitches
• stitch markers
• tapestry yarn needle
• polyester fiberfill
• safety eyes *Optional - crochet eyes are included in this pattern, but you are welcome to use safety eyes instead.

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Gauge:

Gauge is not important for this pattern. Use any yarn weight you like. The only thing that is important is to use a hook size that produces tight stitches.

Abbreviations

ch(s) - chain(s)
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet 2 stitches tog (see how here)
st(s) - stitch(es)
sp(s) - space(s)

rem - remaining
rep - repeat
rnd - round
tog - together

AC - alternative colour
MC - main colour
RS - right side
WS - wrong side
f/o - fasten off

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Sizing:

• Cotton Thread #10 makes a 5" (12cm) tall turtle.
  
• Worsted Weight Yarn makes a 12" (30cm) tall turtle.
  

*PLEASE NOTE: These turtle sizes are just approximates. Your turtle may differ depending of your chosen yarn, hook size and tension.

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Pattern Notes & Tips:

You have the option to incorporate the limbs (legs and arms) as you crochet the body, or you can sew them on later. 

Incorporating them as you crochet the body helps save time and is much easier than trying to find the perfect spot to sew them on later. Complete written instructions and photo tutorials are also included to show you just how to attach them as you crochet.

• You should know how to do increases/decreases and how to work into a magic circle.
• Side facing you as you crochet the limbs, body, eyes and head equals the WS.
• Side facing you as you crochet the shells and front panel equals the RS.
• Crochet in continuous rnds unless directed to do otherwise.
• When crocheting the respective pieces onto the body, always insert the hook into the body stitch(es) first.
• Use an invisible decrease for the sc2tog stitches. See this how-to video tutorial here
• Main colour (MC) used for the demo turtle is mint green. Alternative colours (AC) used for the demo turtle are variegated green (darker AC) for the shell and gold (complementary AC) for the shell trim and front panel. Use whatever colours you prefer.
• Stuff your turtle more than you think you’ll need because the fiberfill will condense over time.
• If you are a beginner, you may find it easier to stuff your turtle pieces little by little as you work them.

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Tips to help you succeed with this CAL:

• Join my Crocheting Treasures Facebook Group, so we can see each other's progresses and get feedback!
  
• Join my email newsletter list and follow me on my social sites, so you don't miss any steps.
  
• Share this blog post with your favourite crochet groups and friends.
• Gather all the materials you'll need.
• Ask for help if you need it. I am always happy to help!

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Amigurumi Timothy Turtle CAL Schedule & Links to Each Part:

• Part 1: Supplies & Pattern Notes (YOU'RE HERE)
  
• Part 2: Turtle’s Arms & Legs (Thursday, July 2nd, 2015)
• Part 3: Turtle’s Body (Sunday, July 5th, 2015)
• Part 4: Turtle’s Head (Thursday, July 9th, 2015)
• Part 5: Turtle’s Shell & Finishing Touches (Sunday, July 12th, 2015)

*The links will become activated once each part is published in the morning of the set dates above.

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The PDF version of this Amigurumi Timothy Turtle crochet pattern is also available for a small cost.

Grab it for 50% OFF when you share pictures of your CAL on Ravelry, my Saturday Link Party or my Crocheting Treasures Facebook Group!

Once I've seen your project shared in any of the above, I'll send you a discount code, or you can grab it now by clicking the button below...

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Tester Photos

Thanks a million Margie, Brisja and Debra for testing this crochet pattern for me and for helping make this pattern a success! Also, thanks so much Theresa for tech editing this pattern.

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Need Help with this pattern?  Leave me a comment below, visit my Crocheting Treasures Facebook Group or Contact Me.  

Thanks so much for visiting today!  See you again on Thursday for Part 2 of this CAL...

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