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Create Your Own Crochet Amigurumi Turtle

Leyla
Leyla
Dec 13, 2024 06:10 AM
Craft Your Own Adorable Crochet Amigurumi Turtles with This Free Pattern and Detailed Instructions

Crochet Amigurumi Turtles are simply adorable little creations that can bring joy to both kids and adults alike. With their cute round bodies and tiny legs, these handmade turtles are perfect for snuggling or displaying as charming decor pieces. The intricate details, such as the crocheted shell and sweet embroidered eyes, make each amigurumi turtle unique and lovable.

Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crafting your own amigurumi turtle can be a fun and rewarding experience. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to create a tiny turtle friend that will surely bring a smile to anyone's face!

Materials

To create your crochet amigurumi turtle, you will need the following materials:

  • 3.5 gauge light green cotton yarn
  • 3.5 gauge coral cotton yarn
  • 3.5 gauge light yellow cotton yarn
  • 3.5 gauge acqua cotton yarn
  • 3.5 gauge light pink cotton yarn
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Scissors
  • 3.5 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle
  • Embroidery needle
  • 8 mm safety eyes

Abbreviations

Here are some common crochet abbreviations you will encounter:

  • MR: Magic ring
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Inc: Increase
  • Dec: Decrease
  • Ch: Chain
  • Slst: Slip stitch
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • Hdc: Half double crochet

Amigurumi Turtle Crochet Free Pattern

Head

Use light green cotton yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)

Rnd 3: (sc, inc)*6 (18)

Rnd 4: 3 sc, (sc, inc)*3, 3 sc (sc, inc)*3 (24)

Rnd 5: 3 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3, 3 sc (2 sc, inc)*3 (30)

Rnd 6-10: sc in all 30 stitches (30)

Rnd 11: 9 sc (sc, inc)*6, 9 sc (36)

Rnd 12-15: sc in all 36 stitches (36)

Place 2 pins. One in the first inc of rnd 11 and another in the last inc of rnd 11. We are going to take these 2 pins as a reference when placing safety eyes, making sure they are centered on the turtle’s trunk. Place safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11 leaving 6 stitches apart.

Rnd 16: dec, repeat 18 times (18)

Stuff with fiberfill. Rnd 17: (sc, dec)*6 (12)

Rnd 18-24: sc in all 12 stitches (12)

Fasten off and leave tail for sewing. Stuff only head with fiberfill.

Tail

Use light green cotton yarn.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)

Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc (6)

Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.

Upper Shell

Use coral cotton yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc in all 24 stitches (24)

Rnd 6: 6 sc (sc, inc)*3, 6 sc (sc, inc)*3 (30)

Rnd 7: sc in all 30 stitches (30)

Rnd 8: 6 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3, 6 sc (2 sc, inc)*3 (36)

Rnd 9: sc in all 36 stitches (36)

Rnd 10: 6 sc, (3 sc, inc)*3, 6 sc (3 sc, inc)*3 (42)

Rnd 11-13: sc in all 42 stitches (42)

Change color to light yellow. Continue crocheting lower shell.

Lower Shell

Rnd 14: BLO, 6 sc (3 sc, dec)*3, 6 sc (3 sc, dec)*3 (36)

Rnd 15: BLO, 6 sc (2 sc, dec)*3, 6 sc (2 sc, dec)*3 (30)

Rnd 16: BLO, 6 sc (sc, dec)*3, 6 sc (sc, dec)*3 (24)

Rnd 17: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

Rnd 18: (sc, dec)*6 (12)

Stuff shell with fiberfill.

Rnd 19: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off and hide thread.

Legs

(Make 4) Use light yellow cotton yarn.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR (8)

Rnd 2: sc in all 8 stitches (8)

Change color to light green.

Rnd 3: BLO, sc in all 8 stitches (8)

Rnd 4: dec, 6 sc (7)

Rnd 5: sc in all 7 stitches (7)

Fasten off and leave thread for sewing. Stuff leg with a little bit of fiberfill.

Leaf

(Make 2) Use light green cotton yarn.

In a MR: sc, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sc. Fasten off and leave thread for sewing.

Flower

(Make 3) Use light pink, acqua, and light yellow.

Chain 10, from the 3rd chain from hook crochet:

sc, sc, sc, hdc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, dc, slst.

Fasten off and leave thread for sewing. Roll chain from the sc to the dc and shape the flower. With tapestry needle, sew the flower so it will not open.

Shell Border

Use light yellow cotton yarn.

FLO of rnd 13 crochet: 3 sc in the first stitch, slst in the second stitch, slst in the third stitch. Repeat the sequence all around.

Fasten off and hide thread.

Assembly

Sew legs at the bottom of the shell. Sew flowers and leaves on the lower side of the shell. Sew the neck part of the head to the shell. With white cotton yarn, embroider eye light. With light green cotton yarn, embroider eyelids. With 3 strands of black thread, make the eyebrows.

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