Head on to delightful crocheting with our collection of crochet turtle amigurumi patterns tailored just for you! These meticulously designed patterns are easy to follow and packed with creativity, promising an engaging and rewarding experience. Imagine the joy of bringing these charming turtles to life, stitch by stitch, and the warmth they'll add to your home or the faces of loved ones as gifts. This is your moment to show off your creativity to transform yarn into cherished companions.
Crochet Turtle Patterns
Let these patterns inspire you to start crocheting today; a fantastic adventure awaits with each loop and knot. With our guide by your side, we're excited to see the beautiful turtles you'll create, capturing hearts and sparking smiles.
Crochet Turtle Tutorial No Sew
This crochet turtle pattern is a fun expression of handcrafted beauty, perfect for sparking joy and creativity among your fellows and great for expressing your crafty skills.
Materials Needed:
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Stuffing
- Two colors of yarn (for body and shell)
Turtle Body (Head and Fins):
Head:
- Start with a magic ring using green yarn: 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
- Round 1: Increase (inc) in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 2: Sc, inc repeat 6 times (18 stitches).
- Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around for two rounds.
- Round 5: Sc decrease (dec) repeat 6 times (12 stitches). Add safety eyes between rounds 3 and 4.
- Fill head with stuffing.
- Round 6: Six decreases, then finish off without leaving a long tail. Cut the yarn and hide the end.
Fins (Make 4):
- Start with a magic ring: 6 sc into the ring.
- Round 1: Inc in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 2: Sc, inc repeat 6 times (18 stitches).
- Fold fin in half and crochet around the edge to connect the two halves. Leave a tail for attaching to the body.
Turtle Shell:
- Start with brown yarn and a magic ring: 6 sc into the ring.
- Round 1: Inc in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 2: Sc, inc repeat 6 times (18 stitches).
- Rounds 3-4: Two sc, then inc, repeated 6 times, sc in each stitch around for two rounds.
- Round 5: Working in front loops only, 3 sc, inc repeat 6 times. Switch to green yarn on the last stitch of this round.
- Round 6: With green yarn, starting with two sc into the back loops. Attach fins one by one by crocheting them to the shell as instructed. Continue with sc around the shell, attaching the head and the remaining fins as you go along.
- Round 7: 2 sc, dec repeat around.
- Round 8: Dec repeat 6 times. Stuff the shell.
- Closing round: Continue with decreases if necessary, then leave a slight tail for sewing the turtle shut. Pull through the front loops of each stitch to close, secure, and cut off the yarn.
Crochet Fred The Sea Turtle
Adorable and enchanting, Fred the Sea Turtle crochet pattern breathes life and playfulness into handmade artwork.
Materials Needed:
- 7 mm and 8 mm crochet hooks
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Locking stitch markers
- Polyfill for stuffing
- Main color yarn and contrast color yarn (Bernat Blanket Yarn - Category 6 Super Bulky recommended)
- 20 mm safety eyes
Head:
- With the main color and a 7 mm hook, begin with a magic circle and 6 SC inside it.
- R2: Increase in each stitch (12).
- R3: 1 SC, 1 Increase repeat around (18).
- R4: 2 SC, 1 Increase repeat around (24).
- R5-R7: SC around (72 stitches total over these 3 rounds).
- Place safety eyes between R4 and R5.
- R8: 2 SC, 1 Invisible Decrease repeat around.
- R9: 1 SC, 1 Invisible Decrease repeat around.
- Stuff the head firmly.
- R10: 1 SC, 1 Invisible Decrease end with 8 stitches.
- Fasten off and add the safety backings, applying extra fabric for reinforcement if needed.
- Close the opening at the back of the head using stitch markers to align and create a flat surface for attachment to the body.
Legs (Make 4):
- With the 8 mm hook and the main color, make a magic ring with 8 SC.
- R2: Increase in each stitch (16).
- R3: 1 SC, 1 Increase repeat around (24).
- R4: SC around (24).
- Fold the piece in half and crochet across to form a semi-circle with 12 stitches.
- Leave a long tail for attaching to the body later.
Shell:
- With the contrast color and an 8 mm hook, create a magic circle with 6 SC.
- Continue increasing in each round until you reach a count of 36 stitches.
(Typically, the increase pattern follows as 2 SC, 1 Increase in each subsequent round until the desired stitch count is achieved). - Once the piece is wide enough, work 3 rows of 36 SC each (for a total of 108 stitches).
- Turn the work inside-out and SC around using the back loop only to create texture for the shell.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Body and Assembling:
- Using the main color and a 7 mm hook, join to the shell piece close to where a leg will attach.
- Follow the pattern, attaching the head and legs in their proper places as you SC around the edge of the shell.
- Next, create the tail with a small chain.
- Begin to decrease (following similar decrease patterns as seen in head instructions) while stuffing the body.
- Once the body is closed, finish by weaving in all loose ends.
Finishing:
- Use the whip stitch to close any remaining gaps.
- Weave in the ends and hide any excess yarn inside the plushie.
Crochet Turtle Amigurumi
Make a super beautiful amigurumi turtle in amazing colors (blue, pink ) shades, following the easiest tutorial we provided.
Materials Needed:
- 100% cotton yarn
- 3mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Soft filling material
- Small toy eyes
Head
Start with a magic circle.
- Chain 1 (not counted as a stitch), then crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the circle.
- Pull the tail to close the circle.
Round 2: Work in a spiral; insert the hook into the first stitch:
- Do 2 sc in each stitch around for a total of 12 sc.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of the round.
Round 3:
- 1 sc in the first stitch, 2 sc in the next; repeat around.
- You’ll have 18 sc by the end of the round.
For Round 4:
- 1 sc in the next two stitches, 2 sc in the following stitch; repeat around.
- End with 24 sc.
Rounds 5-7:
- 1 sc in each stitch around, keeping a stitch count of 24 sc for each round.
Attach eyes between rounds 4 and 5.
Round 8 (Decrease):
- 1 sc in the next two stitches, followed by a decrease (invisible decrease recommended) across the next two stitches.
- Repeat this pattern around to end with 18 sc.
For Round 9 (Continue Decrease):
- Alternate between 1 sc and a decrease all around.
- You'll have 12 sc by the end.
Round 10 (Final Decrease):
- Perform decrease stitches all around to end up with 8 sc.
- Finish off by securing the yarn and weaving in the end.
Legs (Make 4)
Start with a magic circle.
Chain 1, then 8 sc into the circle.
Round 2:
- 2 sc in each stitch around to make 16 sc.
Round 3:
- Alternate 1 sc in the next stitch, then 2 sc in the following stitch all around, ending with 24 sc.
For Round 4:
- Sc in each stitch around.
- Fold the piece in half and crochet across both sides to close and shape the leg.
Shell Upper Body
Change yarn color. Start with a magic circle.
- 6 sc in the circle for round 1.
Round 2:
- 2 sc in each sc around to make 12 sc.
Continue increasing rounds as established, working through rounds that increase the shell's size incrementally.
Round with Back Loops Only (BLO):
- At the desired round (e.g., Round 10), work 1 sc BLO in each stitch around to create a texture difference.
Assembly
- Join the head to the body using the front loops left from the BLO round.
- Securely attach the legs to the bottom body, spacing them evenly.
- Use the yarn needle to close any openings and secure all parts together.
- Embroider or attach additional features as desired.
Final Notes:
- Always mark the beginning of each round to keep track of your progress.
- Adjust the filler amount according to the desired firmness.
- Attach the parts (head and legs) carefully to ensure they are evenly spaced and secure.
Crochet Strawberry Turtle
This Strawberry Turtle Crochet Pattern combines whimsy with crocheting perfectly to create an adorable keepsake that radiates warmth and creativity.
Materials:
- 5mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers (at least 2)
- Sewing/darning needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Two 12mm safety eyes
- Yarn:
- Shell color: 1 skein of size 6 yarn (Hobie’s Honey Bun yarn in hot pink or desired shell color)
- Body color: 2 skeins of size 6 yarn (Hobie’s Honey Bun yarn in turquoise or desired body color)
- Strawberry top: A small amount of size 6 yarn in forest green
- Optional: Scrap white yarn for seed details
Skills Required:
- Basic crochet stitches (chain, slip stitch, single crochet, increase, decrease)
- Working in rounds
- Magic ring
- Sewing crocheted parts together
Turtle Body:
- Magic Ring: Start with a magic ring and put 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
- Round 2: Increase (inc) each stitch around (12).
- For Round 3: Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next, repeat around (18).
- Round 4: Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next, repeat around (24).
- Round 5: Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc in the next, repeat around (30).
- Round 6: Sc in the next 4 stitches, inc in the next, repeat around (36).
- Continue as outlined in the instructions for each body part, increasing for the initial rounds then working even, followed by decreases to shape the plushie. Stuff with polyfill before fully closing.
Fins (Make 4, 2 front, 2 back):
- Magic Ring: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring.
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
- For front fins, following rounds 3-6 as initially outlined, gradually increasing by doing a pattern of single crochets and increases.
- Repeat a similar process for back fins but with one fewer increase round.
- Sew the fins to the body, positioning them according to the video for an accurate representation.
Head:
- Magic Ring: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring.
- Round 2-6: Increase rounds similar to the body, creating a larger sphere.
- Follow rounds 7-11 with even stitching to extend the head shape.
- Decrease according to the pattern to shape the lower portion of the head.
Strawberry Top (Leaves + Stem):
- Start with green yarn, making a magic ring for the leaf base. Follow the specified increases to create a leafy top.
- For the stem, create a small cylindrical shape by starting with a magic ring and doing several rounds of sc.
Assembly:
- Attach the safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6 of the head.
- Sew all parts together according to their positions—fins to the sides, head to the front.
- Embroider the white seed details using scrap yarn on the shell.
Notes:
- This pattern is somewhat beginner-friendly but requires knowledge of basic crochet techniques and stitches.
- The creator allows the selling of finished products but asks that you do not redistribute, resell, or claim the pattern as your own.