Crochet Sea Turtle Pink Shell Amigurumi

The Crochet Sea Turtle Pink Shell Amigurumi is an adorable addition to any collection. With its charming pink shell and intricate crochet detailing, this little turtle is sure to bring a smile to your face. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or just someone looking for a cute and unique gift, this amigurumi is a wonderful choice. Its whimsical design and soft texture make it perfect for cuddling or displaying in your home. Embrace the whimsy and charm of this delightful creation and let it brighten up your day!

• Cotton thread (2 mm thick) in green and pink
• Lighter green and lighter pink threads
• Safety eyes (6 mm)
• Synthetic filling
• Wool needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Crochet hook (2.5 mm)

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip Stitch

MR, 8 sc inside the MR (8 sts)

Round 2:

8 inc (16 sts)

Round 3:

(1 sc, inc) repeat 8 times (24 sts)

Rounds 4-5:

24 sc

Finishing:

Leave a long thread for sewing.

Make an invisible closure using the wool needle, securing the last stitch.

MR, 8 sc inside the MR, working in the back loops only (8 sts)

Round 2:

8 inc, working in the back loops (16 sts)

Round 3:

(1 sc, inc) repeat 8 times, working in the back loops (24 sts)

Rounds 4-5:

24 sc, working in the back loops

Finishing:

Leave a short thread and make an invisible closure.

Hide the excess thread within the piece.

MR, 6 sc inside the MR (6 sts)

Round 2:

6 inc (12 sts)

Round 3:

(1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18 sts)

Round 4:

(2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24 sts)

Rounds 5-8:

24 sc

Round 9:

(2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18 sts)

Place one eye on round 6.

Counting 7 stitches over, place the second eye on the same round.

(1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12 sts)

Add Filling:

Add synthetic filling to shape the head.

Round 11:

6 dec (6 sts),

sl st to close, leave a long thread for sewing.

MR, 8 sc inside the MR (8 sts)

Round 2:

8 inc (16 sts)

Fold in Half:

Hold the circle in half, and sc through both sides to close (8 sts)

Leave a long thread for sewing.

Tail:

Start with Magic Ring:

MR, 6 sc inside the MR (6 sts)

Rounds 2-4:

6 sc

Finishing:

sl st to close, leave a long thread for sewing.

Sew Bottom and Top Parts Together:

Sew the green bottom part to the pink top part, using the front loop of the pink section.

Fill the Body:

Add stuffing to the body before completing the sewing.

Sew the Head:

Position and sew the head to the body using the long thread left on the head.

Sew the Tail:

Sew the tail to the body accordingly.

Sew the Fins:

Attach the fins evenly around the body.

Attach Yarn to the Shell:

Start at a point on the shell and ch 2.

Pattern Around Shell:

Make 4 half double crochets (hdc) in every other stitch.

Sl st in the next stitch, repeat all around the shell.

Fasten off, hide the thread within the shell.

You can add a keychain if you prefer, and your cute crocheted turtle will be ready!