Monday, April 23, 2018

Turtle Try 1

Last year on her birthday, my niece told me she likes turtles. And so when I saw this sea turtle pattern in Knitty, I thought she might enjoy one.

I sent her a message. She never replied. 

But now it was in the back of my head. And turtle starts with T. The perfect excuse. 

So, now you know what I knit last week... 


It wasn't too difficult. I already had the yarn on hand. The eyes are bigger than the pattern called for, but I couldn't find those eyes locally. (And as I did this with a deadline, I didn't have time to search them out online.) 


It's a cute little pattern, but there were a lot of little things to assemble. A second turtle would be a whole lot easier. 


Maybe. Eventually. 

Have you done anything this month you've never tried before? Do you like turtles? 

Today's A to Z Challenge post brought to you by the letter...

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33 comments:

  1. cleemckenzieApril 23, 2018 at 9:17 AM

    I slept in until nine. Yep! I've only done that when I was sick. Maybe I should take my temperature!

    Anyway the turtle's great fun. Your niece should appreciate it.

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  2. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 23, 2018 at 9:29 AM

    Hi Liz - I have never made anything like the wonderful things you produce through your knitting - love the colours ... cheers Hilary

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  3. MandyApril 23, 2018 at 11:00 AM

    I don't know how you kept up with all of your knitting projects for A-Z! I have to start months in advance just preparing my theme. (And then it all goes awry when I lose my computer.)

    Will you give your newly knitted turtle to your niece?

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    1. Liz A.April 23, 2018 at 11:04 AM

      If she wants it. Since I can't get an answer from her, probably not.

      I didn't plan any of my A to Z this year. The knitting projects were spur of the moment, oh-next-Monday-is-H-and-I-have-this-hedgehog-I've-been-meaning-to-try kind of thing that I managed to finish in less than a week.

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  4. songbird's crazy worldApril 23, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    so cute!

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  5. J E OneilApril 23, 2018 at 12:23 PM

    How cute. I think it would be a nice little thing to have.

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  6. lyndagraceApril 23, 2018 at 12:43 PM

    The first thing I thought of when you asked the question about liking turtles, was I really don’t have an opinion. But then I gave it more thought and I realize that I kind of do like turtles. They are pretty neat creatures actually. I think I like the slowness of them.

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  7. Kelly SteelApril 23, 2018 at 1:06 PM

    I like this! You are so thoughtful to make a gift she will cherish!

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  8. Heather EricksonApril 23, 2018 at 3:25 PM

    It's adorable! My great aunt collected turtles. SO whenever I see one I think of her. His shell is like a tiny hat on his back. Heather Erickson Author Writer Speaker

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    1. Liz A.April 23, 2018 at 5:17 PM

      The shell is constructed in a manner similar to hats.

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  9. LilyElementApril 23, 2018 at 3:36 PM

    The eyes look great, and that turtle is super cute!

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  10. BeaApril 23, 2018 at 5:45 PM

    I like turtles! For the first time at my docent gig over the weekend, I helped kids create leaf rubbings with an array of leaves from the Conservatory plants.

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  11. Susan KaneApril 23, 2018 at 8:42 PM

    Always loved turtles! This is adorable.

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  12. bettyApril 23, 2018 at 9:15 PM

    That is so cute!! I do like turtles. I have to say though, the funniest thing when I think of turtles is seeing signs for lost ones posted on telephone poles, whatnot. I'm like "how do you lose a turtle when they move so slow?" I did do something new this month that I never tried before. I shot a gun at a gun range. My husband has a few guns and has wanted me to go at least once with him. I can't say I enjoyed it, but I tried it like he wanted me to do.

    betty

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  13. BirgitApril 23, 2018 at 9:34 PM

    This is cute and I could easily see this as a hat for a kid. I have been boring this month so nothing new but I do like turtles and I know someone who volunteers to go out in the early morning to make sure the cars miss the turtles who cross a certain road during mating season.

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  14. Little Wandering WrenApril 23, 2018 at 9:44 PM

    Love your turtle, and I meant to say last visit I was impressed you'd knitted all your letters for the A to Z challenge. With your sort of style of course they'd let you in for tea with me at the Mandarin Oriental! Thanks for stopping by.
    Wren x

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  15. bookwormApril 24, 2018 at 3:04 AM

    This reminds me of the little turtles they used to sell as pets when I was growing up. They fascinated me. When I lived in Arkansas we had a turtle season, as I recall (it's been over 30 years now) maybe something like one of your commenters describes because I remember seeing turtles along the road. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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  16. Yvonne VentrescaApril 24, 2018 at 4:17 AM

    I love turtles! This is adorable.

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  17. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)April 24, 2018 at 4:43 AM

    Oh that's adorable!

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  18. Darla M SandsApril 24, 2018 at 6:55 AM

    Too cute! And I think the eyes work fine.

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  19. PamApril 24, 2018 at 10:04 AM

    I like turtles but my daughter in law is crazy about them. They are so cute. I can remember when I was growing up my brother had a couple of those little ones you used to be able to get as pets. Great T to show!

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    1. Liz A.April 24, 2018 at 11:33 AM

      Thanks. I guess the little turtles were a thing.

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  20. Danielle L ZecherApril 24, 2018 at 1:11 PM

    It's cute! I kind of like the big eyes.

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    1. Liz A.April 24, 2018 at 3:34 PM

      Yeah, they might not be as bad as I thought.

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