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Crochet Lulu the Turtle Jewelry Box

Leyla
Leyla
Apr 07, 2024 09:04 AM
Crochet Lulu the Turtle Jewelry Box

 Introducing Lulu the Turtle Jewelry Box, a delightful and charming creation that combines the art of crochet with functionality. This unique piece is not just your ordinary jewelry box, but a whimsical and adorable turtle that will capture your heart. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, Lulu is made using the intricate technique of crochet, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind treasure. With its ample storage space, Lulu can hold all your favorite necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings, keeping them safe and tangle-free. The lid of the box opens up to reveal a soft velvet lining, ensuring that your jewelry remains scratch-free and protected. Whether you place Lulu on your dressing table, shelf, or bedside table, she will undoubtedly become a beloved companion and a conversation starter. So why settle for a plain and ordinary jewelry box when you can have Lulu the Turtle, a delightful and enchanting piece that adds a touch of whimsy to your everyday life?


Materials
- 2.50 mm crochet hook
- 100 % cotton yarn for a 2.50 mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Soft stuffing like Polyfiber fill

Colors
- Light green
- Green
- Beige
- A tiny bit of black and of pink to embroider the eyes and cheeks.
Abbreviations
st = stitch
ch = chain

sc = single crochet

Lining of the base of the shell
Using light green
1. Magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. Crochet 2 sc in each st (24)
4. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (30)
5. Crochet 2 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times, 2 sc (36)
6. Crochet *5 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (42)
7. Crochet3sc, 2 sc in the next st, *6sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times,3sc (48)
8. Crochet *7sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (54)
9. Only throughback loops,crochet54sc
10. to14. Crochet54sc
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends. Turn the piece inside out and set aside.
Outer layer of the base of the shell
Usinggreen…
1. Magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. Crochet 2 sc in each st (24)
4. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (30)
5. Crochet 2 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times, 2 sc (36)
6. Crochet *5 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (42)
7. Crochet3sc, 2 sc in the next st, *6sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times,3sc (48)
8. Crochet *7sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (54)
9. Crochet4sc, 2 sc in the next st, *8sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times,4sc (60)
10. Only throughback loops,crochet60sc
11. Crochet *8 sc,one decrease*, repeat*6 times(54)
12. to16. Crochet54sc
17. Take the linning (remember to turn it inside out) and place it insidethe outer layer. It might take a little bit of adjusting with your hands. Then join both layers by crocheting 1 sc in each pair of stitches (1 stitch of theliningand 1 stitch of theouterlayer).(54)
Fasten offyarn, close and weave in ends.

Lining of the lid of the shell
Using light green
1. Magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. Crochet *1sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (18)
4. Crochet1sc, 2 sc in the next st, *2sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times,1sc (24)
5. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (30)
6. Crochet 2 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times, 2 sc (36)
7. Crochet *5 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (42)
8. Crochet3sc, 2 sc in the next st, *6sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times,3sc (48)
9. Crochet *7sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (54)
10.and11.Crochet54sc
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends. Turn the piece inside out and set aside.
Outer layer of the lid of the shell
Usinggreen…
1. Magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. Crochet *1sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (18)
4. Crochet1sc, 2 sc in the next st, *2sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times,1sc (24)
5. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (30)
6. Crochet 2 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times, 2 sc (36)
7. Crochet *5 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (42)
8. Crochet3sc, 2 sc in the next st, *6sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times,3sc (48)
9. Crochet *7sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (54)
10.to 12.Crochet54sc
13. Take the linning (remember to turn it inside out) and place it insidethe outer layer. Then join both layers by crocheting: 4sc, 2 sc in the next st, *8sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times,4sc (60)
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.
Feet
Make4,usingbeige…
1. Magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3.to 6.Crochet12sc
Stuff slightly…
7.Press the opening with your fingers and crochet together, with sc, both opposing sides (6).
Fasten off yarn and leave a long tail to sew to body.

Head
Using beige
1. Magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. Crochet *1sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (18)
4. Crochet1sc, 2 sc in the next st, *2sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times,1sc (24)
5. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *6 times (30)
6. Crochet 2 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times, 2 sc (36)
7. to 16. Crochet 36 sc
Stuff firmly…


17. Now we are going to divide the head from the neck. To do so crochet 27 sc and then chain 9 ch stitches. Skip the next 9 stitches and insert your hook in the first stitch of the round, which will be the first stitch of the following round.

18. Crochet 27 sc and 1 sc in each chain stitch of the 9-ch chain (36)
19. Crochet *1 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (24)
20. Crochet *1 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (16)
21. Crochet 8 decreases.
Break the yarn and close the remaining stitches through the front loops. Weave in ends.
Neck


Place the head upside down and join the beige yarn in the first stitch next to the chainwe made to divide the head.

1. Crochet 9 sc and 1 sc in each chain stitch of the 9-ch chain (18)
2. Crochet *1 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (12)
3. to 10. Crochet 12 sc
Stuff firmly…
11. Press the opening of the neck with your fingers and crochet together, with sc, both opposing sides (6).
Fasten off yarn and leave a long tail to sew to body.
Tail
Usingbeige…
1. Make 2 chain stitches. Crochet 4 sc in the second chain from hook.
2. Crochet 2 sc in each stitch (8)
3. to6. Crochet 8 sc
No need to stuff...
7. Press the opening of the neck with your fingers and crochet together, with sc, both opposing sides (4).


Fasten off yarn and leave a long tail to sew to body.

Assembly
- Sew the feet and the tail to the base of the shell
- Sew the head by the neck to the base of the shell, making several stitches to secure it to the side of the base so it keeps standing upright.
- Embroider the eyes with black yarn and the cheeks withpink yarn. Using both types of green yarn, embroider some spots to the head and shell.

- Weave in all ends.
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