Crochet Strawberry Turtle Pattern and Instructions

Introduction

The crochet strawberry turtle is the cutest little creation you'll ever lay your eyes on! Imagine a tiny, adorable turtle with a shell that looks just like a sweet, juicy strawberry. Its crocheted details bring out a whimsical charm that will surely make you smile. This little friend is not just a toy; it's a burst of happiness and creativity that will brighten up your day every time you see it. Who knew that combining a turtle and a strawberry could result in something so delightfully charming?

Materials

• 8-10mm hook
• Light pink, hot pink, green chunky yarn
• Sewing needle
• Stuffing
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations

• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease
• MR - magic ring
• FO - fasten off
• dc - double crochet
• slst - slip stitch
• hdc - half double crochet

Head

1. R1. sc 7 in mr (7)
2. R2. inc in each stitch (14)
3. R3. 1 sc, inc x7 (21)
4. R4. 2 sc, inc x7 (28)
5. R5-R7. sc around in each stitch for 3 rows (28)
6. R8. 2 sc, dec x7 (21)
7. R9. 1 sc, dec x7 (14)

Stuff.

10. R10. dec x7 (7)
11. FO and weave in ends.

Place eyes between round 4-5 about 5-6 stitches apart.

Limbs (Make 4)

1. R1. sc 6 in mr (6)
2. R2. inc in each stitch (12)
3. R3. 1 sc, inc x6 (18)
4. R4. 2 sc, inc x6 (24)

R5. Fold in half and sc the edge closed, fasten off.

Shell + Body

1. R1. sc 7 in mr (7)
2. R2. inc in each stitch (14)
3. R3. sc, inc x7 (21)
4. R4. sc 2, inc x7 (28)
5. R5. sc 3, inc x7 (35)
6. R6. sc 4, inc x7 (42)
7. R7. sc around (42)
8. R8. front loop only sc (42)

Fasten off shell color.

9. In the back loops only.

sc 1, attach limb with 3 sc, dec, sc 4, dec, attach limb with 3 sc, dec, sc 4, dec, attach limb with 3 sc, sc, dec, sc 4, dec, attach limb with 3 sc, sc, dec (35)

10. R10. sc 3, dec (28)
11. R11. sc 2, dec (21)
12. R12. sc 1, dec (14)

Stuff.

13. R13. dec around (7)
14. FO and close the hole. (sc into the top 3 stitches on the limb, make sure the limbs are all facing the same way; either direction is fine)

Sew on head to the shell/body (I recommended sewing it on with an acrylic yarn that is close to the body color).

Strawberry Stem

1. sc 10 in MR
2. slst to join round
3. Chain 6, slst in 2nd chain from hook, sc, hdc, hdc, dc, skip 1 st, slst in next st (repeat until you have 5 leaves).
4. Sew onto shell.