Crochet Amigurumi

Crochet Little Turtle Tutorial

by Emila Lorein
Crochet Little Turtle Tutorial

Project Overview

Create your very own adorable crochet little turtle—a charming amigurumi project perfect for all skill levels. This cute companion features a detailed shell and adorable limbs.

Materials Needed

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Yarn
Dark Green, Light Green, Flesh Pink (Worsted weight)
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Hook
3.5 mm crochet hook
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Stuffing
Polyester fiberfill
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Tools
Yarn Needle, Scissors

Abbreviations

  • sc – single crochet
  • inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec – decrease (sc2tog)
  • MR – magic ring

    • 1The Shell

    Dark Green
    Light Green
  • R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
  • R2: Inc in each st (12)
  • R3: around (18)
  • R4: [2 sc, inc] around (24)
  • R5: [3 sc, inc] around (30)
  • R6-8: Alternate colors, sc around (30)
  • R9-10: Back loops only, sc around (30)

    • 2The Abdomen

    Flesh Pink
  • Work in front loops of R8
  • R1: 30 sc
  • R2: [3 sc, dec] around (24)
  • R3: [2 sc, dec] around (18)
  • R4: around (12)
  • Stuff and close

    • 3Head & Limbs

    Flesh Pink

    Head

  • Magic ring, 6 sc
  • Inc round (12)
  • around (18)
  • 2 rounds sc (18)
  • around (12)

    • Legs (make 4)

  • 3 rounds of 5 sc

    • Tail

  • 3 rounds of sc

    • 4Assembly

  • Attach head to front of shell
  • Sew legs evenly around shell
  • Attach tail at back
  • Weave in ends

    • Customization Tips

  • Add safety eyes or embroider features
  • Experiment with shell patterns
  • Add a keychain attachment

    • Completion! 🎉

    Congratulations on creating your little turtle friend! Share your creation with the crochet community and inspire others. Happy crocheting! 🧶

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