Crochet Little Turtle Tutorial

ByEmila Lorein

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.

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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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