How to Crochet a Sunflower Turtle — Cute Amigurumi Pattern & Step-by-Step Guide

Bright, whimsical and perfect for gift-giving, the Crochet Sunflower Turtle combines a classic amigurumi turtle body with a cheerful sunflower-style shell. This pattern walks you through each component — head, fins and two shell variations (daisy and sunflower) — using common amigurumi techniques. It’s a lovely project for crocheters comfortable with magic rings, increases/decreases and basic color changes.

The Crochet Sunflower Turtle

The Crochet Sunflower Turtle is a delightful and charming handmade creation that brings a touch of whimsy and creativity to any space. With its vibrant sunflower design and adorable turtle shape, it is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see it. This unique piece combines the beauty of nature with the art of crochet, making it a truly special addition to any collection. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or simply appreciate cute and colorful decor, the Crochet Sunflower Turtle is a must-have item that will brighten up your day with its cheerful presence.

Terms and Abbreviations

MR: Magic ring
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease
FLO: Front loop only
BLO: Back loop only
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double crochet
Ps: Picot stitch (ch 2, slst in second stitch from hook)

Construction Steps

Head

Using body colour.
R1. 7 sc in MR
R2. inc around (14)
R3. (1sc,inc)x7 (21)
R4. (2sc,inc)x7 (28)
R5. (3sc,inc)x7 (35)
R6-8. sc around (35)
R9. (3sc,dec)x7 (28)
Insert safety eyes between R 4/5 opposite to each other.
Stuffing head.
R10. dec around (14)
R11. dec around (7)
Stuff some more.
Sew close leave long tail and sew to the body between the petals and the bottom of the shell (R11).

Big Fins

R1. 7 sc in MR
R2. inc around (14)
R3. (1sc,inc)x7 (21)
R4. (2sc,inc)x7 (28)
R5. (3sc,inc)x7 (35)
Fasten off and sc through both sides.

Small Fins

R1. 7 sc in MR
R2. inc around (14)
R3. (1sc,inc)x7 (21)
R4. (2sc,inc)x7 (28)
Fasten off and sc through both sides.
Sew the big and the small fins on each side of the body opposite to each other.

Shelled Creations

Daisy Shell

Start with yellow.
R1. 8 sc in MR
R2. inc around (16)
R3. (1sc,inc)x8 (24)
R4. (2sc,inc)x8 (32)
R5. (3sc,inc)x8 (40)
R6. (4sc,inc)x8 (48)
R7. (5sc,inc)x8 (56)
R8-9. sc around (56)
Change to white.
R10. FLO: (sc, ch 2, 2 dc, slst in same st then slst in next st)
Repeat around.
Change to body colour.
R11. insert hook in BLO of round 10 and sc around (56)
R12. (5sc,dec)x8 (48)
R13. (4sc,dec)x8 (40)
R14. (3sc,dec)x8 (32)
Add stuffing.
R15. (2sc,dec)x8 (24)
R16. dec around (12)
Fasten off, stuff some more and sew close.

Sunflower Shell

Starting with brown.
R1. 8 sc in MR
R2. inc around (16)
R3. (1sc,inc)x8 (24)
R4. (2sc,inc)x8 (32)
R5. (3sc,inc)x8 (40)
R6. (4sc,inc)x8 (48)
R7. (5sc,inc)x8 (56)
R8-9. sc around (56)
R10. FLO: (sc, ch 2, dc, ps, dc, slst in same st then slst in next st).
Repeat around.
Change to body colour.
R11. insert hook in BLO of round 10 and sc around (56)
R12. (5sc,dec)x8 (48)
R13. (4sc,dec)x8 (40)
R14. (3sc,dec)x8 (32)
Add stuffing.
R15. (2sc,dec)x8 (24)
R16. dec around (12)
Fasten off, stuff some more and sew close.

Your plush crochet turtle amigurumi toy is ready!

Assembly & Finishing Tips

• Place safety eyes between the rounds indicated before stuffing to avoid shifting.
• Use a stitch marker to keep rounds even while working increases and decreases.
• Adjust stuffing gradually to achieve a smooth shape and avoid overstuffing the shell so petals sit nicely.
• Sew parts securely with a long tail and hidden whipstitches to keep seams neat.