I’ve been thinking about making something small that can be made in just a few hours. I came up with Racer. So many color options, great for stash busting and can be made into a keychain, magnet or just to have around.
Racer measures 3″ long so it’s also a perfect toy for kids to carry around.
MATERIAL NEEDED:
Sport or DK Weight Yarn in Shell Color – Approx 5 yds
Sport or DK Weight Yarn in Green – Approx 10 yds
Sport or DK Weight Yarn in Black – Small amt
3.5mm hooks
2 – 6mm safety eyes
Scissors
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Polyfil or scrap yarn
Stitches used and abbreviations:
Ch – chain stitch
MR – magic ring
Inc – increase = 2 sc in the same st
St – stitch
Sc – single crochet
Dec – decrease = single crochet 2 together
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc2 = single crochet in the next 2 stitches
FO – Fasten off
Gauge: 6 sc x 6 rows = 1”
This pattern is a beginner pattern.
OUTER SHELL
Using Shell Color
- MR, ch1, sc6 in the ring, DO NOT JOIN. (6)
- Inc in ea st. (12)
- *Sc, inc* x 6. (18)
- Sc, inc, *2sc, inc* x 5, sc. (24)
- *3sc, inc* x 6. (30)
- 2sc, inc, *4sc, inc* x 5, 2sc. (36)
- Sl st in 1st st, fo.
UNDER SHELL & HEAD
Using Green Yarn
- MR, ch1, sc6 in the ring, DO NOT JOIN. (6)
- Inc in ea st. (12)
- *Sc, inc* x 6. (18)
- Sc, inc, *2sc, inc* x 5, sc. (24)
- *3sc, inc* x 6. (30)
- 2sc, inc, *4sc, inc* x 5, 2sc. (36)
- Sl st in 1st st.
- Put outer shell against under shell with wrong sides together, sc through both shells x 33. Stuff lightly.
- 3sc in under shell only, 3sc in outer shell, DO NOT JOIN. (6) This makes the neck of the turtle
- Inc in ea st. (12)
- Sc in ea st. (12)
- Sc in ea st. (12)
- Sc in ea st. (12) Stuff head lightly.
- Dec x 6. (6)
- FO and use the tail to sew in and out of the remaining 6 sts to close, weave in end. Glue safety eyes with 1 st between them to head. I used hot glue.
FLIPPERS – Make 2
Using Green Yarn
- MR, ch1, sc6 in the ring, DO NOT JOIN. (6)
- Inc in ea st. (12)
- *Sc, inc* x 6. (18)
- Fold in half with right side out, sl st through both sides to close.
- Fo leaving long tail to sew to bottom of turtle. Sew to bottom of turtle with the curved edge towards the tail end, 3 sts from the head.
BACK LEGS – Make 2
Using Green Yarn
- MR, ch1, sc6 in the ring, DO NOT JOIN. (6)
- Sc in ea st. (6)
- Sc in ea st. (6)
- Use beginning tail as stuffing in the leg, sew to bottom of the turtle 13 sts from the head.
TAIL
Using Green Yarn
- Have a long tail at the front, ch5, fo leaving long tail for sewing. Sew the tail on the bottom of the turtle in the center opposite the head. Make a loop by sewing ea end in separately. This is where you can attach the keychain spring clip or glue a magnet to the back.
Enjoy your keychain and make them in all different colors. Great for kids backpacks, on your luggage to make it easy to find at the airport, on your keychain or whatever you need to brighten your day!
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