Going on a turtle hunt
I have a big favour to ask - I am proposing a swap because I am desperate for a pattern for some turtles - specifically these naughty little guys:
I am pretty sure they come from one of the Japanese craft books — I can even picture the other animals in the book but I can’t for the life of me remember the name of the books and can’t find them online and it’s driving me bonkers! If you can scan or copy a pattern for me please email me. Pleeease.
** thanks Yvonne! Turtle has landed… 
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Responses
29th June 2005 at 6:56 pm
Shoot! I have that book. If you want any bunnies, dogs, pigs, or rabbits, let me know…would love to swap.
29th June 2005 at 8:57 pm
hi, I would love to make one of those turtles too for my little baby girl.. can I have the patterns too ?
30th June 2005 at 2:59 am
I’d love to know the name of the book and the ISBN number once you find out! Thanks!
30th June 2005 at 3:00 am
Could I have the pattern too please?
30th June 2005 at 4:20 am
those are adorable! i would love one myself. 
i hope that you find the pattern.
30th June 2005 at 6:43 am
What is this book called? It would be great if it could be found online - sounds like there are some real cute projects in there!
30th June 2005 at 6:45 am
What is the book called? Will you please post the details when you get them? Those turtles are great!
30th June 2005 at 6:56 am
Wow, those are the cutest turtles ever.. I want to make some pink ones! 
30th June 2005 at 6:58 am
Ditto! Ever since Franklin discovered the “Franklin the Turtle” books, he’s been in love with turtles.
I’ve knit an emu from Suzette’s kind pattern but I don’t think knitting is my forte. I would rather do one of these!
Can I get a copy as well?
30th June 2005 at 8:23 am
Title is Iroiro Nuigurumi. ISBN=4-579-10978-3. List price is 1200 yen. C’mon people! Let’s support authors and not create a forum for copyright infringement.
30th June 2005 at 8:37 am
Here’s the cover of the book: http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4579109783/qid%3D1120084348/250-2112704-8708202
It’s an Aranzi Aronzo book. Very easy, pictorial instructions to make a few kinds of rabbits, bear, dog, panda, pig, sheep, horse, little bird, turtle, car, bus, snake, coffee mug, etc. Another adorable one is here: http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/457910921X/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/250-2112704-8708202
30th June 2005 at 6:02 pm
Oh Claire…when you make a turtle please post it for us to see. You always do the most amazing fabric combinations….I love to fantasise that I have the time to do those kind of things…I suppose I can add it to my list…
2nd July 2005 at 4:08 am
Those turtles are *lovely*!
They remind me of a thing my boyfriend made for me a while ago.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v106/patchouly/thing.jpg
I call it a thing because you can´t really say what it´s supposed to be. It has only one ear and a safety pin piercing.
3rd July 2005 at 5:37 pm
I am sending you a link to a Japanese site with a turtle pattern.
http://www.wa-gire.com/interior/kamemade.htm
I work in a library with a large collection of vintage craft books. I have noticed many of the patterns in Japanese craft books are quite similar the vintage patterns. As an alternative to buying the Japanese book, you might want to seek our a few vintage books.
29th June 2005 at 5:37 pm
Claire - I’ve just sent you an e-mail.