Crochet Donut Turtle Amigurumi is a delightful and quirky handmade creation that combines the charm of a turtle with the whimsy of a donut. This cute amigurumi is perfect for bringing a touch of whimsical fun to any space. The intricate crochet work showcases the attention to detail and creativity that went into crafting this unique piece. Its combination of colors and textures gives it a playful and endearing appearance that is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether used as a decor piece or a cuddly companion, this Crochet Donut Turtle Amigurumi is guaranteed to add a sprinkle of joy to your day.
Abbreviations:
MC: magic circle
Rnd: round
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
st: stitch
inc: increase
dec: decrease
FO: fasten off
Materials:
Yarn: #6 super bulky yarn in tan, green, white, pink (or any color you’d like to make the frosting. Same for sprinkles).
Hook/5.00mm.
14mm safety eyes.
Scissors.
Stitch marker.
Stuffing.
Yarn needle.
Donut
With pink, leaving a long tail.
Rnd 1. ch, 15 sc in 1st ch (count as first st. (4sc,inc)x3 (18)
Rnd 2. (2sc,inc)x6 (24)
Rnd 3. (3sc,inc)x6 (30)
Rnd 4. (4sc,inc)x6 (36)
Rnd 5-6. sc around (36)
FO. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Repeat for bottom of donut in tan, cut tails short.
Head
With green.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in MC
Rnd 2. inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3. (sc,inc)x6 (18)
Rnd 4. (2sc,inc)x6 (24)
Rnd 5-7. sc around (24)
Insert eyes between rnds 4&5, on either side of head.
Rnd 8. (2sc,dec)x6 (18)
Stuff head.
Rnd 9. (sc,dec)x6 (12)
Rnd 10. dec x6
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Front fins X2
With green.
Rnd 1. 8 sc in MC
Rnd 2. inc x8 (16)
Rnd 3. (sc,inc)x8 (24)
Rnd 4. (sc3,inc)x6 (30)
Fold in half crochet 15 sc across both sides.
FO. Leave a tail for sewing.
Back fins X2
With green yarn.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in MC
Rnd 2. inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3. (sc,inc)x6 (18)
Fold in half, crochet 9 sc across both sides. FO.
Leave a tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sewing donut pieces together: with the tail from the pink middle, with wrong sides facing each other, sew both top and bottom together.
With pink tail from outside, sew both pieces together, stuff as you sew around.
Sewing middle pieces together, wrong sides facing each other.
Outside of donut after sewing and stuffing.
Sewing fins to the bottom of the turtle. The rounded side of the fins facing up.
Pinning fins to body make it easier to have everything uniform. With white yarn sew sprinkles sporadically around top of donut.