Patch the tortoise by Irene Strange

Patch the tortoise

Crochet
June 2016
Sport (12 wpi) ?
3.75 mm (F)
one 10cm tall
UK
English

With gorgeous pastel shades and geometric shapes, this cute little tortoise would look as lovely on a nursery shelf as it would as a pincushion for your sewing table.

MATERIALS
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
Small amounts of assorted colours - Citrus 018 (MC), Mint 003 (CC1), Leaf 090 (CC2), Peach Melba 068 (CC3), Pool 071 (CC4), Clotted Cream 065 (CC5)
Other supplies two 6mm black safety eyes

TENSION
Tension is not critical, but keep stitches
tight to stop stuffing showing through