Product Description
The turtle is fast and easy to make and it will become a fun soft toy for your young children.
The pattern is written in English, using American crochet terminology, and includes US/UK conversion charts for both stitches and hook sizes. It is full of hints, tips and photos that help you along the way. For beginners instructions of basic crochet stitches are provided.
Difficulty Level: intermediate Skills required are sl st, sc, hdc,dc, tr, increase/decrease sts, change colour.
Finished Size: if done with cotton fingering-weight yarn (4 ply) in the selected colours for all items, 3mm hook, it is 8cm (3.12”) tall and 12cm (4.68”) large. This may vary depending on the yarn and hook size you decide to use.
If you happen to have any questions during the execution of this pattern please feel free to contact me through this website or through the contact details included in the pattern.
Thanks for looking at my pattern! Mary
Amigurumi Cindy Turtle The Ami by Mary's Amiland
What is Being Made
Cindy Turtle The Ami is a crocheted amigurumi toy designed by Mary's Amiland. This finished stuffed turtle measures 8cm (3.12 inches) in height and 12cm (4.68 inches) in width, making it a compact decorative toy or plaything. The design celebrates color through a mandala-inspired shell pattern featuring multiple yarn colors arranged in a visually striking composition.
Craft and Techniques
This project is created using the crochet technique, specifically the amigurumi method. Amigurumi is a Japanese craft technique for crocheting small, stuffed three-dimensional toys and decorative objects. The pattern employs a variety of stitches to create visual interest and texture throughout the design. The designer intentionally played with different stitch types to enhance the overall appearance of the finished piece, particularly in the shell section where the mandala pattern is emphasized through stitch variation and color changes.
Materials Required
- Yarn: Cotton fingering-weight yarn in 4 ply weight. The body requires approximately 15 grams (0.53 ounces). The shell uses small quantities of eight different colors totaling approximately 10 grams (0.35 ounces). Black yarn is needed for the mouth and eyebrows.
- Tools: 3mm crochet hook (US size C/2 to D/3)
- Notions: Two 10mm safety eyes and fibrefill stuffing for creating the three-dimensional form
Difficulty Level and Suitability
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The project is ideal for crafters looking to use up yarn leftovers, as the designer specifically notes that having various yarn colors on hand makes this an excellent stash-busting project. The pattern instructions are written to guide makers step-by-step through the execution process.
Design Inspiration
The Cindy Turtle design was created to celebrate the use of multiple colors in a single project. The mandala-inspired shell pattern serves as the focal point, allowing makers to showcase color combinations of their choice while following the designer's suggested color palette provided in the instructions.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Designer: | Mary's Amiland |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | In the pattern you find the detailed list of materials required to make this adorable amigurumi. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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