PB009-R Turtle Afghan & Pillow Crochet Pattern

Have some under the sea fun with the Turtle Afghan and Pillow Toy. This marine life crochet set has instructions for a turtle-shaped pillow and coordinating afghan. Both items are intermediate level designs with shaping and color changes to create the images. This two-piece is perfect for a children's room or to make as a crochet gift set.

Original Crochet Pattern By: Mary Pueschner

Intermediate Skill


Size: Afghan - 46” wide x 56” long Pillow - 12” diameter


Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn

Pale Blue (MC) - 28 oz, 1520 yd (792 g, 1390 m)
Med. Green (Gn) - 6 oz, 316 yd (170 g, 289 m)
Lt. Green (Lg) - 6 oz, 316 yd (170 g, 289 m)
Green Fleck (Gf) - 6 oz, 316 yd (170 g, 289 m)
Pale Blue Fleck (Bf) - 6 oz, 316 yd (170 g, 289 m)
Turquoise (Tq) - 5 oz, 265 yd (145 g, 240 m)
Dark Pink (Pk) - 1.5 oz, 80 yd (45 g, 72 m)
Purple (Pl) - 1.5 oz, 80 yd (45 g, 72 m)
Light Brown (Lb) - 1.5 oz, 80 yd (45 g, 72 m)
Yellow (Yw) - 1.5 oz, 80 yd (45 g, 72 m)
Lime (Lm) - 1.5 oz, 80 yd (45 g, 72 m)
Small amounts Brown and Black.

Additional Materials:
Yarn needle
8-10 Bobbins - 4½” size
12” Round Pillow form
Fiberfill

Crochet Hook:
Size L-11 (8.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
For Pillow Toy (Head, Legs and Tail only):
Size K-10½ (6.50 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: L-hook - 3 sc = 1”, 4 sc rows = 1”
K-hook - 3 sc = 1”, 3 sc rows = 1”