This pattern comes with instructions to make your very own baby Sea Turtles!! Everything you see crocheted in the photos is included in the pattern, including THREE shell options - a simple shell, a shell with a detailed overlay, and a leatherback style shell. All instructions are carefully depicted with words and photos! This pattern features clear step by step instruction with a lot of row-by-row photos. The gauge is not crucial to the pattern so long as you are consistent throughout.