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October 12, 2023 /
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How to Crochet a Turtle!

Wel­come to the enchant­i­ng world of cro­chet, where you’ll embark on a delight­ful jour­ney to cre­ate your tiny cro­chet tur­tles. These adorable crea­tures are brought to life through the mag­ic ring, an essen­tial cro­chet skill that sets the foun­da­tion for this charm­ing amigu­ru­mi project. Craft­ed with bright col­ors, detailed instruc­tions, and step-by-step guid­ance, these tiny tur­tles are per­fect for cro­cheters of vary­ing skill lev­els.

This free cro­chet pat­tern explores var­i­ous cro­chet tech­niques, from sin­gle cro­chet to slip stitch­es, as you craft these minia­ture amigu­ru­mi tur­tles. 

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I craft­ed these tur­tles for my daugh­ters, and they’ve quick­ly become cher­ished addi­tions to her col­lec­tion. I’m thrilled with how they turned out.

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crochet turtle pattern

Cre­ate this cute, fun tur­tle with a G hook and medi­um worsted yarn. I uploaded a video if you need more help. These adorable cro­chet tur­tles are per­fect to add to any project. This free, easy cro­chet tur­tle pat­tern turned out so cute! In this cro­chet tur­tle tuto­r­i­al for begin­ners, we’ll show you how to make a beau­ti­ful and cud­dly tur­tle using basic cro­chet stitch­es. This tur­tle is per­fect for begin­ners who want to start cro­chet-ing but don’t know where to start.

This cro­chet tur­tle tuto­r­i­al is easy to fol­low, and we’ll guide you through every step. Once you’ve fin­ished this project, you’ll eas­i­ly make more tur­tles and oth­er cro­chet projects!

The cro­chet tur­tle pat­tern is not just a craft project; it’s a gate­way to end­less cre­ative pos­si­bil­i­ties. You can choose dif­fer­ent col­ors for your turtle’s body and shell to cre­ate a whole fam­i­ly of unique sea tur­tles with dis­tinct per­son­al­i­ties. The step-by-step instruc­tions and video tuto­ri­als guide you through the process, mak­ing it a fan­tas­tic project for cro­cheters of all skill lev­els. Whether you’re an advanced begin­ner look­ing to expand your skills or an expe­ri­enced cro­cheter seek­ing a fun and relax­ing project, this pat­tern has some­thing to offer.

The cro­chet com­mu­ni­ty’s shared love for these tiny sea tur­tles shines through the detailed step-by-step instruc­tions and enchant­i­ng video tuto­ri­als that make craft­ing these adorable crea­tures acces­si­ble to cro­cheters of all skill lev­els. With their bright and var­ied shell col­ors, these sea tur­tles pro­vide a can­vas for cre­ative expres­sion and cus­tomiza­tion. The pat­terns, often avail­able as free cro­chet pat­terns with some affil­i­ate links, are designed with atten­tion to minor details, from the place­ment of the tiny safe­ty eyes to the sub­tle changes in stitch pat­terns for the shells. And the result? It is a fin­ished prod­uct that brings joy to the cro­cheter and any­one lucky to receive one as a gift.

Whether you’re an advanced begin­ner or a sea­soned cro­cheter, the sim­ple mag­ic cir­cle, basic stitch­es, and con­tin­u­ous rounds help you nav­i­gate the intri­cate steps of the pat­tern. Cro­chet­ing tiny sea tur­tles, also known as mini tur­tles, allows you to exper­i­ment with var­i­ous yarn col­ors and shell designs. It’s not just about cre­at­ing a cute tur­tle; it’s about mak­ing your sweet tur­tles, each with its per­son­al­i­ty and charm. These tiny tur­tles are per­fect for gift­ing, use in amigu­ru­mi projects, or dis­play as adorable cro­cheted art pieces. The only rea­son not to try your hand at craft­ing your first cro­chet tur­tle is if you’re afraid you’ll fall in love with mak­ing them and can’t stop! So, grab your mm hook and some bright, plush yarn, and begin your jour­ney into the world of these cute lit­tle fel­lows.

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- Cro­chet hook 
- Tapes­try nee­dle
- Stitch marker

Abbre­vi­a­tions:

ch=chian

hdc-half dou­ble cro­chet

sl st=slip stitch

G hook

Rnd 1: Mag­ic Cir­cle, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 9 dc in the cir­cle. sl st on top of the chain 3.

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), work 2 hdc in each stitch around, sl st on top of the ch 2.

Tur­tle Leg: 

Sl st into any stitch, ch 2, sl st into the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st into the same stitch, ch 1, pull through to fas­ten off. 

Skip the next two stitch­es, go into the next stitch, 

This will be the tur­tle head, work 3 hdc, sl st into the same stitch, ch 1, pull through to fas­ten off. 

Skip the next two stitch­es, go into the next stitch, this will be anoth­er leg, ch 2, sl st into the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st into the same stitch, ch 1, pull through to fas­ten off. 

This is for the tur­tle tail:

Skip the next two stitch­es, go into the next stitch, this will be anoth­er leg, ch 1, sl st into the chain from the hook, sl st into the same stitch, ch 1, pull through to fas­ten off. 

For the last leg, Sl st into any stitch, ch 2, sl st into the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st into the same stitch, ch 1, pull through to fas­ten off. 

Fas­ten off, and weave in all the ends to the body parts. I hope you enjoyed this free, easy cro­chet tur­tle pat­tern! 

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crochet turtle pattern

As you com­plete your cro­chet tur­tle, you’ll expe­ri­ence the sat­is­fac­tion of craft­ing your adorable lit­tle fel­low. The pat­tern allows for per­son­al­iza­tion and cus­tomiza­tion, so you can choose the shell col­or and style that best suits your vision. And with the option to add con­trast­ing ele­ments, like the cute hexa­gon shapes on the turtle’s shell, you can tru­ly make it your own. This sea tur­tle amigu­ru­mi is not just a pret­ty toy; it’s a tes­ta­ment to your cre­ativ­i­ty and cro­chet skills, show­cas­ing your mas­tery of tech­niques like the mag­ic cir­cle, invis­i­ble decrease, and var­i­ous basic stitch­es. So, as you fin­ish your adorable cro­chet tur­tle, take pride in your work and share it with the world – it reflects your love for craft­ing and your skill as a cro­cheter.

Sup­plies: J and K hook

Sweet Snug­gles Lite Vel­vet yarn

Yarn Nee­dle

2 Black Eyes, about ½ inch

Poly­fil 

Stitch Mark­er

Abbre­vi­a­tions: 

ch=chain

sc=single cro­chet

sl st=slip stitch

2sctog=2 sin­gle cro­chet togeth­er decrease

Best shown in the video

Legs, Make 2, Light Green, J hook

Rnd 1: Chain 7 in the Mag­ic Cir­cle, sl st ‑7 sc

Rnd 2: *2 sc in each stitch around, *Repeat around ‑14 sc

Rnd 3: *sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, work in con­tin­u­ous rounds, *Repeat around  ‑21 sc

Rnd 4: *sc in the next two stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around  ‑28 sc

Rnd 5: *sc in the next three stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around  ‑35 sc

Fold in half, sc togeth­er, leave about 4 stitch­es at the end, fold inward, and then sew it closed.

Arms, Make 2, Light Green, J hook (These arms will be big­ger than the legs, sew them with a yarn nee­dle and yarn on both front sides by the head.) 

Rnd 1: Chain 7 in the Mag­ic Cir­cle, sl st

Rnd 2: *2 sc in each stitch around, *Repeat around ‑14 sc

Rnd 3: *sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, work in con­tin­u­ous rounds, *Repeat around  ‑21 sc

Rnd 4: *sc in the next two stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around  ‑28 sc

Rnd 5: *sc in the next three stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch,*Repeat around  ‑35 sc

Rnd 5: *sc in the next four stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around  ‑42 sc

Fold in half, sc togeth­er, leave about 4 stitch­es at the end, fold inward and then sew it closed.

Head: Light Green, K hook

Rnd 1: In the Mag­ic Cir­cle, ch1, work 6 sc, sl st

Rnd 2: *2 sc in each stitch around, sl st — 12 sc

Rnd 3: *sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around ‑18 sc

Rnd 4: *sc in the next two stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch,*Repeat around  ‑24 sc

Rnd 5: *sc in the next three stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around  ‑30 sc

Rnds 6–10: *sc in each stitch around, *Repeat around 

Insert the eyes on both sides. From the begin­ning cen­ter, go up around 6 rounds. 

Rnd 11: *sc in the next three stitch­es, 2sctog decrease in the next two stitch­es, *Repeat around, 

Rnd 12: *sc in the next two stitch­es, 2sctog decrease in the next two stitch­es, *Repeat around, 

Fill with poly­fill

Rnd 14: *sc in the next stitch, 2sctog decrease in the next two stitch­es, *Repeat around, 

Rnd 15: *sc in each stitch around, (there will be a small open­ing), You will sew the head onto the body, right below the green shell.)

Tail, K hook

Rnd 1: In the Mag­ic Cir­cle, work 4 sc, sl st

Rnd 2: *sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around  ‑6 sc

Rnds 3–4: *sc in each stitch, *Repeat for two rounds — 6 sc sl st to end.

Body Green yarn, K hook

Rnd 1: In the Mag­ic Cir­cle, ch1, work 6 sc, sl st

Rnd 2: *2sc in each stitch around, sl st *Repeat around ‑12 sc

Rnd 3: *sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around ‑18 sc

Rnd 4: *sc in the next two stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around  ‑24 sc

Rnd 5: *sc in the next three stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around  ‑30 sc

Rnd 6: *sc in the next four stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around ‑36 sc

Rnd 7: *sc in the front loop in each stitch around,*Repeat around 

Rnd 8: col­or change to light green, sl st in the new col­or, sl st into the back loop under­neath, to cre­ate a shell

Rnds 9–10: *sc in each stitch around twice, *Repeat around 

Rnd 10: *sc in the next four stitch­es, 2sctog decrease, *Repeat around

Rnd 11: *sc in the next three stitch­es, 2sctog decrease, *Repeat around

Rnd 12: *sc in the next two stitch­es, 2sctog decrease, *Repeat around

Rnd 13: *sc in the next stitch, 2sctog decrease, *Repeat around

Stuff with poly­fil

Rnd 14: *2sctog decrease in each stitch to close, *Repeat around, sl st

Assem­bly

Best shown in the pho­to above and the video.

Attach the head a lit­tle below the dark green shell with a yarn and nee­dle. 

Attach the Legs (with the fold­ed part fac­ing toward the head, as shown in the pho­to) on both back sides with a yarn and nee­dle

Attach the arms (with the fold­ed part fac­ing toward the head, as shown in the pho­to) on each side, above the legs, with yarn and nee­dle

(These arms will be big­ger than the legs, sew them with a yarn nee­dle and yarn on both front sides by the head.) 

Attach the tail, in the cen­ter back, in between the legs.

In con­clu­sion, the cro­chet tur­tle pat­tern com­bines a delight­ful mix of cre­ativ­i­ty, skill, and craft, result­ing in a cute and endear­ing sea tur­tle, amigu­ru­mi. The detailed instruc­tions, step-by-step guides, and video tuto­ri­als make it an acces­si­ble project for cro­cheters of var­i­ous skill lev­els, from advanced begin­ners to expe­ri­enced crafters. The abil­i­ty to cus­tomize the tur­tle with dif­fer­ent col­ors, unique shell pat­terns, and con­trast­ing ele­ments allows for end­less cre­ative pos­si­bil­i­ties, mak­ing each tur­tle a one-of-a-kind fin­ished prod­uct.

Whether you choose bright col­ors for a fun, play­ful look or a more tra­di­tion­al sea tur­tle appear­ance, the pat­tern offers the free­dom to cro­chet your sweet tur­tles to your heart’s con­tent. The small com­mis­sion earned through affil­i­ate links is a tiny and worth­while invest­ment in sup­port­ing the craft­ing com­mu­ni­ty and the cre­ators of these adorable hexa­gon-shaped amigu­ru­mi crea­tures.

Feel free to share your fin­ished tur­tles on social media and con­nect with oth­ers who have embarked on this amigu­ru­mi adven­ture. Don’t for­get to use your new­ly acquired cro­chet skills, like the mag­ic cir­cle, invis­i­ble decrease, and var­i­ous basic stitch­es, to cre­ate more cute toys or explore oth­er amigu­ru­mi projects. With the sat­is­fac­tion of your first cro­chet tur­tle under your belt, you’re well on your way to a reward­ing and enjoy­able jour­ney in the world of cro­chet and amigu­ru­mi, filled with many more dou­ble cro­chet adven­tures. 

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