Make a little Crochet Turtle Amigurumi, cute as can be, stitched together by your own hands! This adorable crochet turtle amigurumi is soft, huggable, and perfect for anyone who loves quirky and cuddly toys. Its little shell is made with care, and its smiling face brings joy to anyone who sees it.
Crochet Turtle Amigurumi
You can pick your favorite colors to make it truly yours or match it to your room's decor. This delightful little friend can sit quietly on a shelf or be a comforting buddy for someone special. Making this turtle can be a relaxing way to spend an afternoon and give life to a new little yarn companion.
Materials Needed:
- 5mm crochet hook
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker (or a bobby pin)
- Scissors
- Two colors of super bulky yarn (one for the body, one for the shell)
- Polyfill stuffing
- 18 mm safety eyes
Terminology and Abbreviations:
- Before starting, please be familiar with basic crochet terminology and abbreviations (not provided in the scrape).
Pattern:
Head:
Magic Ring: Create a magic ring.
- Row 1: Work 8 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring. Total = 8 stitches.
- Row 2: Work 8 increases around. Total = 16 stitches.
- Rows 3-6 (4 Rows): Single crochet around for a total of 16 stitches per row.
- Row 7: Work 8 decreases around. Total = 8 stitches. Slip stitch into the next stitch to fasten off. Stuff the head and insert eyes between rows 3 and 4 on opposite sides of the face.
Body/Shell:
Magic Ring: Create a magic ring.
- Row 1: Work 8 sc into the magic ring. Total = 8 stitches.
- Row 2: Increase to 16 stitches around by doing 8 increases. Total = 16 stitches.
- Row 3: Single crochet, then increase repeated 8 times. Total = 24 stitches.
- Rows 4-5: Single crochet around for a total of 24 stitches per row.
- Row 6: Start attaching the head by working 10 sc, attach the turtle head with 4 sc working through both the body and the head, then continue with 10 sc in the body. Total = 24 stitches.
- Row 7: Repeat the pattern of 10 sc, 4 sc through the head, then 10 sc in the body. Color change to the turtle's body color.
- Row 8: Working in the back loop only, 2 sc, 1 bobble stitch, followed by a pattern of 5 sc, 1 bobble stitch, 6 sc, 1 bobble stitch, 5 sc, and end with 2 sc. Total = 24 stitches.
- Row 9: Single crochet, then a decrease repeated 8 times. Total = 16 stitches.
- Row 10: Work 8 decreases around. Total = 8 stitches. Slip stitch to fasten off. Stuff and then sew the opening closed.
Finishing Touches:
- For the shell detailing, attach the shell color yarn to one of the front loops from row 7. Work 2 sc, then an increase repeated 8 times around. Total = 32 stitches.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Closing:
- Once you have attached the shell color and finished all the rows, your turtle amigurumi should be complete.
- Remember to weave in all ends for a clean finish.
