Free Pattern: Baby Tortoise Friend

Hi there!

Slow and steady wins the race, right? As a follow up from our recent free pattern for a low-sew baby sea turtle, today we’re excited to announce our latest pattern – the adorable land-dwelling cousin of the sea turtle, it’s our Baby Tortoise Friend!

Much like the Baby Turtle Friend, the Baby Tortoise Friend requires very little sewing, and is arguably even easier to complete. With its taller shell and adorable stubby legs to replace fins, the finished result is just as adorable.

Whether you’re looking for an easy-win project, a quick gift idea for someone special, or you’re a beginner looking to learn some new techniques, this pattern is for you. So grab your hooks and your yarn, and let’s bring this little cutie to life!

• 5mm crochet hook
• Super bulky weight yarn (this pattern was created using Honey Bunny by Hobbii)
• Stitch markers
• 8mm plastic safety eyes x 2
• Stuffing of your choice (polyester stuffing was used for this pattern)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

• MR = Magic Ring
• SC = Single Crochet
• BO = Bobble stitch
• Inc = Increase
• Dec = Invisible decrease
• BLO = Back Loop Only
• FLO = Front Loop Only

• This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
• The number in brackets at the end of the round is how many stitches you should have completed.
• This pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
• Following this pattern using the recommended hook and yarn size will result in a finished item approx. 8cm wide x 8cm tall.
• If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to message us on Instagram or Etsy!
• Difficulty: Super Easy

Round 1: 5 SC in MR (5)
Round 2: Inc x 6 (10)
Round 3: [1 SC, inc] x 5 (15)
Round 4: 15 SC (15)
Round 5: 15 SC (15)
Round 6: [1 SC, dec] x 5 (10)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 3 and 4, around 3 stitches apart.
Fill the head with stuffing.
Fasten off and cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Round 1: 6 SC in MR (6)
Round 2: Inc x 6 (12)
Round 3: [1 SC, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4: [2 SC, inc] x 6 (24)
Round 5: 24 SC (24)
Round 6: 24 SC (24)
Round 7: 24 SC (24)
Tip: Before you begin round 8, place a stitch marker in the first stitch you did for round 7. This will help you find the stitch when you get to round 9.
Round 8: FLO 24 SC (24)
Switch colours on the final stitch of round 7 to the same colour you used for the head.
Round 9: 24 SC using the BLO of round 7.
Round 10: [4 SC, BO] x 4, 4 SC (24)
Round 11: Dec x 12 (12)
Fill body with stuffing.
Round 12: Dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off and cut yarn, leaving a decent tail for weaving in.