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Turtle Nap Buddy

"When it's naptime, Benjamin folds out as a striped toddler blanket, then rolls back into his shell for a cuddly companion the rest of the day. Your little one is sure to love Benjamin which will make nap time so much easier. Skill level: Intermediate Finished blanket measures approximately 50" long by 28” wide (with instructions to make it longer if necessary). When rolled up, Benjamin measures approximately 18” long by 10” wide by 7” tall. Turtle is created using the African Flower motif. Materials you will need: Worsted weight yarn (I Love This Yarn) 21 oz. dark olive 6 oz. light green 5 oz. tan 2 oz. gold Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook Fiberfil Yarn needle Two 10-mm black safety eyes Three 7/8”-1” buttons "
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Finished SizeBlanket measures approximately 50" long by 28” wide (with instructions to make it longer if necessary). When rolled up, Benjamin measures approximately 18” long by 10” wide by 7” tall
Materials List
- Worsted weight yarn
- Size H crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Fiberfill
- Two 10-mm black safety eyes
- Three 7/8”-1” buttons
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