Crochet a tiny, adorable turtle, made with love from yarn, small enough to sit snugly in your palm. This crochet mini turtle amigurumi brings a touch of joy and whimsy to anyone who sees it. Its charming eyes seem to sparkle with life, inviting smiles and warmth. Perfect as a delightful gift, a cheerful addition to your workspace, or a treasured keychain companion, this little turtle is a bundle of happiness.
Crochet Mini Turtle Amigurumi Pattern
Crocheting it is not only a peaceful pastime but also a way to create a little friend that reminds us of the beauty in small things. Every stitch brings you closer to bringing this tiny creature to life, ready to tuck into pockets and hearts with equal ease.
Materials Needed:
- Darker color yarn for the shell
- Lighter color for the body
- Neutral color for the underbelly
- Scrap yarn for detailing on the shell
- Safety eyes and backings (or black yarn for embroidered eyes)
- Crochet hook (3mm recommended)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Pillow fluff for stuffing
- Blank keyring (optional)
Turtle Head and Body:
Head:
- Round 1: Start with a magic circle using light green yarn. Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch), then make 6 single crochets (sc) into the circle. Pull the tail to cinch the circle closed.
- Round 2 (Increase Round): Perform 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc).
- Round 3: Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the following stitch repeat - around (18 sc).
- Rounds 4-6: Sc in each stitch around (18 sc).
Insert Safety Eyes:
- Place them between Rounds 4 and 5, about 7 stitches apart.
Head Shaping:
- Round 7 (Decrease Round): Sc in the next stitch, then make an invisible decrease over the next two stitches repeat - around (12 sc). Slip stitch into the next stitch and fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching the head to the body.
Turtle Shell:
- Rounds 1-3: Repeat the same steps as for the head.
- Round 4: Sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch repeat - around.
- Round 5: Sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch repeat - around.
- Round 6: Sc in each stitch around.
Shell Detailing:
- With scrap yarn, embroider a hexagonal pattern mimicking the segments of a turtle shell. Start between Rounds 3 and 4.
Underbelly:
- Repeat the first 5 rounds of the shell pattern with a neutral-colored yarn. Fasten off.
Assembly:
- Sew the outer shell and underbelly together using single crochets through the front loops of the outer shell and both loops of the underbelly.
- Leave a gap to stuff the shell before fully closing it.
Flippers (Make 4):
- Start with a slip knot and chain 4.
- Skip the first chain from the hook and sc in the next two chains.
- Make 3 sc in the next chain, then proceed to sc on the opposite side of the foundation chain.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew two flippers together back to back.
Assembly Continued:
- Attach the head to the shell at the divot created in the shell's edge.
- Sew the flippers to the underside of the turtle, aligning them with the shell's pattern.
- Attach the keyring to the top of the shell if desired.
Tail:
- Attach yarn to the rear of the underbelly, chain 3, skip the first chain, slip stitch in the second, sc in the third, then slip stitch to join to the underbelly again. Fasten off.
