turtle love

Ah. My last critter for our tween. She loves turtles. And in a way she reminds me of a turtle -- tough on the outside, but so tender & vulnerable on the inside.

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I found the pattern for this adorable amigurumi turtle here at Lion Brand Yarn. I once again used Caron yarn. Love, love the softness -- and the price! -- of this yummy yarn.

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But, notice this heart! Adorable, yes? Well, I have looking & looking for the perfect, stuffed heart to go along with these critters that I am crocheting for our 3 kids for Valentine's Day. And nothing really piqued my interest.......
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......until I spotted this p.e.r.f.e.c.t. pattern from Owlishly. How did she know? This is exactly what I was looking for!

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And unlike other heart patterns, her pattern was so easy & worked up so quickly, I was just smitten with this heart -- especially since it will look so, so sweet with the birdy, the giraffe and now, the turtle!

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Turtle love, indeed.