Crochet Turtle Potholder

If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your kitchen, a Crochet Turtle Potholder is just the thing you need! This adorable accessory not only protects your hands from hot pots and pans but also adds a delightful aesthetic to your cooking space. With its unique design and colorful yarn, it's sure to bring a smile to your face every time you reach for it. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating a Crochet Turtle Potholder can be a fun and rewarding project. Give your kitchen a whimsical upgrade and enjoy the satisfaction of using something handmade with love in your daily cooking routine.

Materials:

Main color and Contrasting color worsted weight yarn
J crochet hook

NOTE: The shell or center of the potholder is worked with double strands,
one of main color and one of contrasting color, together. The outside, legs,
and head are worked with double strands of contrasting color.

Ch 5. Sl st in 1^st ch to form ring.

R1: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring, sl st in top of ch 3.

R2: Ch 3, 1 dc in 1^st dc, 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st in top of ch 3.

R3: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 1 dc in next dc, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc,* repeat from * to * ending with 2 dc in last dc. Sl st in top of ch 3 and fasten off.

Edge, Legs and Tail: Attach CC by sc in any dc of previous round. Sc in next 4 dc, (sc, ch 2, dc, ch2, sc)leg made in next dc. Sc in next 7 dc, make leg in next dc, sc in next 4 dc, (sc, ch 7, sc)tail made in next dc. Sc in next 4 dc, make a leg in next dc, sc in next 7 dc, make a leg in next dc, sc in next 3 dc. Sl st in top of 1^st sc. Sl st in top of next 2 sc.

Head (working in rounds):

R1: Ch 1, turn, sc in back of next 4 sc, turn, sc in front half of same 4 sc. Sl st in ch 1.

R2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Sl st in ch 1.

R3 - 5: Repeat R2.

R6: Draw up a loop in each of the next 4 sc(5 loops on hook). Yo and draw loop through the 5 loops on hook. Repeat for next 4 sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.