The kids looked through this amigurumi crochet book, and requested that I make them these turtles. It was my first time using safety eyes, and Emma especially loves the “specialness” of them. I’m afraid they win over embroidered eyes, in her mind at least. I like the way the variegated yarn turned out.
The big turtle is Johnny’s, and the girls each have a small turtle. The baby turtles keep getting lost, because they are only about three inches long and Emma’s room is a disaster zone she and I need to tackle together. After I get home.
I now have requests in for a bumble bee, baby, and airplane. Followed by robots. Maybe I need to teach Emma how to crochet – it would be great counting practice for her!
MaryAnne lives in Silicon Valley with her Stanford professor husband Mike and their four children, born in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2012. She is passionate about parenting through education, creativity, and play. Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting is a space to share crafts, activities, and family outings that enrich lives and bring families together.
Jen says
Those are adorable!
maryanne says
Thanks!
Elisa | blissfulE says
Awesome! You are so talented! Sounds like you’ll have a backlog of orders until you get Emma trained. :)
maryanne says
Thank you! My kids know how to keep me busy =)
Katherine says
Those are really cute turtles. Anything that features a mama and baby is always very popular around here!
Catherine says
Very cool!
Kerri says
Absolutely adorable! I am excited to see the airplane too!! You are going to be one busy Mama!
Natalie says
These pictures made me want to learn crochet too. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen with my current schedule. The turtles look awesome!
Isil says
Well done, it looks lovely. A bumblebee would nice,too :)
Heather @ Creative Family Moments says
That is so cute it makes me wish I could crochet!
maryanne says
If you decide to give it a try some time, amigurumi projects are a fun place to start!
sherri says
These are precious! Your one talented mommy!
maryanne says
Thank you! They are so much fun to make!
Amber Liddle says
Those are so cute! I should take up crocheting again and try something like that. As if I need another craft to keep me busy!!
maryanne says
I took up crochet because you can easily take it outside or sit on the floor while the kids play. Assuming you can keep them out of your yarn…
Susana says
These are amazing! I love them! I also really like the variegated coloring.
You may be joking about teaching Emma, but with those smart kids of yours, I bet she could do it!
jeannine: waddlee-ah-chaa says
Oh my gosh, you made these?! I’m just not patient enough to make anything like this! Wow!
maryanne says
I make them in little bits and pieces. Two things I love about crochet: it’s super portable, and it’s easy to do in spurts =)
Marnie says
These are AMAZING!!!
maryanne says
Thank you! I was so happy with how they turned out :)