Crochet Sunny the Turtle is an adorable project that brings a touch of warmth and joy into your home. With a crochet hook and some colorful yarn, you can bring Sunny to life, stitch by stitch. From creating a soft, round head with big, friendly eyes to hooking together the cozy shell that keeps Sunny safe, every step is filled with care and fun.
Crochet Sunny The Turtle Pattern
Whether you're new to crocheting or have been doing it for years, making Sunny is a delightful journey. As you work on each part of the head, the little fins, and that cute shell. You'll see a charming turtle friend take shape. Sunny the Turtle isn't just a crochet project. It's a heartwarming companion that brings smiles and a splash of creativity to your day.
Supplies Needed:
- Yarn in three colors (one for shell, one for body, one contrasting color)
- Loops & Threads yarn (or equivalent)
- 6 mm crochet hook (or size according to your yarn's label)
- Scissors or snippers
- Yarn needle
Head:
- Start with a magic ring or chain 3 method.
- Do 6 single crochets into the center of the loop.
Increase round: Do 2 single crochets in each stitch (12 single crochets total).
- Next round: 1 single crochet in the first stitch, then 2 single crochets in the next. Repeat around (18 single crochets total).
- Following round: 1 single crochet in the first 2 stitches, 2 single crochets in the third stitch. Repeat around (24 single crochets total).
- Next round: 1 single crochet in the first 3 stitches, 2 single crochets in the fourth stitch. Repeat around (30 single crochets total).
- For the next three rows, do 1 single crochet in each stitch (30 single crochets per row).
Decrease round: Do 1 single crochet in the first 3 stitches, then a decrease stitch.\
- Next round: 2 single crochets, then a decrease. Repeat around.
- Following round: 1 single crochet, 1 decrease. Repeat around.
- Add eyes.
- Do 2 rows of single crochets (1 in each stitch).
Fins (Make 4):
Start with a magic ring or chain 3 method.
- Do 6 single crochets into the center of the ring.
- Increase round: Do 2 single crochets in each stitch around.
- Next rounds: Follow a similar pattern of increasing and single crochets as done for the head.
- Fold the piece in half and single crochet the edges together.
Shell:
Start with a magic ring or chain 3 method.
- Do 11 double crochets into the center of the ring (first chain counts as first double crochet).
- Increase with two single crochets in each stitch around (24 single crochets total).
- Create the points/sun shape by chaining and skipping stitches, creating peaks all the way around.
- Change to a contrasting yarn color and single crochet around each peak, creating the shell pattern.
- Do 2 rows of single crochets all around.
Body:
- Assemble by working into back loops of shell and connecting fins and head with single crochets.
- Decrease with consistent single crochets and decreases until the body is closed.
- Add stuffing before fully closing.
- Weave in the ends securely.
Finishing:
- Go through your work to weave in any loose ends and make necessary adjustments to firm up the turtle's shape.
