Tori the Turtle · Part 1: Head · Creator Challenge 2022
Welcome to Sweet Softies' fifth annual Creator Challenge, featuring Tori the Turtle! This basic sea turtle serves as the perfect canvas for you to customize into your own, unique turtle. If you haven't already, check out the Intro Page for rules and important information about this Creator Challenge.
For Part 1, we will be crocheting the head!
R1: Insert 6 sc in MR. Pull ring tight. (6 sts)
R2: Inc around. (12 sts)
R3: (Sc, inc) x 6. (18 sts)
R4-R6: Sc around. (18 sts)
R7: (Sc, dec) x 6. (12 sts)
Attach 6mm eyes between R5-R6, 9 sts apart.
R8: (Sc, dec) x 4. (8 sts)
FO with a tail for sewing to the shell later. Stuff the head.
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Happy crafting!
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Part 1
Note: A full video tutorial for Part 1: Head is available!
HEAD
Start with C1 yarn.R1: Insert 6 sc in MR. Pull ring tight. (6 sts)
R2: Inc around. (12 sts)
R3: (Sc, inc) x 6. (18 sts)
R4-R6: Sc around. (18 sts)
R7: (Sc, dec) x 6. (12 sts)
Attach 6mm eyes between R5-R6, 9 sts apart.
R8: (Sc, dec) x 4. (8 sts)
FO with a tail for sewing to the shell later. Stuff the head.
That's it for the head. Don't forget to share your photos in the Sweet Softies FB Group!
Join the Community!
Participants are encouraged to share work in progress (WIP) photos in the Sweet Softies FB Group!
Pattern Links
Tori the Turtle's pattern will be FREE on my blog, but an ad-free printable PDF pattern with photo references is also available for purchase. (Thank you for supporting Sweet Softies!)- Planning & Materials
Post Date: May 7th
- Part 1: Head
Post Date: May 11th
- Part 2: Flippers
Post Date: May 14th
- Part 3: Shell
Post Date: May 18th - Part 4: Finishing
Post Date: May 21st - When you're done, please share your finished turtle! Read the "How to Submit Entries" section in the Intro Page. Tori the Turtle's Submissions & Results Page will be posted by June 15th.
Want your friends to join in on this fun Creator Challenge too? The more, the merrier! Share this post and spread the joy of crocheting!
Happy crafting!
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