About This Pattern
The water-type starter! Squirtle's shell is the fun part of this pattern - perfect for beginners looking for a small challenge.
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Finished Size: Approximately 6 inches tall
Pattern Instructions
HEAD (Light Blue)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
Rnd 6-12: sc around (30) - 7 rounds
Rnd 13: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)
Rnd 14: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
Insert eyes between Rnd 8-9. Stuff.
Rnd 15: [sc, dec] x6 (12)
Rnd 16: dec around (6). Close.
BODY (Light Blue)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
Rnd 5-9: sc around (24) - 5 rounds
Rnd 10: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
Stuff. Leave tail for sewing.
SHELL (Brown)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
Rnd 6-10: sc around (30) - 5 rounds
Flatten into dome shape. Stuff lightly.
Sew to back of body.
Yellow belly: Small oval, sew to shell front.
TAIL (Light Blue)
Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2: inc around (10)
Rnd 3-4: sc around (10)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, dec] x2 (8)
Rnd 6-8: sc around (8)
Curl into spiral. Sew to back.
ARMS & LEGS (Light Blue) - Make 2 each
Arms:
Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2-5: sc around (5)
Legs:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3-4: sc around (12)
Rnd 5: [2 sc, dec] x3 (9)