Easy Amigurumi Turtle Free Crochet Pattern

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Designer: Karla Kopaitich
Instagram: @vivir_vintage
Difficulty Level: Easy

A fresh seaside-inspired amigurumi project to brighten your crochet time.
This free amigurumi turtle pattern is designed by the talented creator and inspired by the calm rhythm of ocean life. With its rounded shell, soft colors, and gentle expression, Casia the Turtle makes a lovely choice for DIY Crochet Gift Ideas or cheerful handmade toys for children. You will also find inspiring amigurumi turtle ideas shared at the end of the pattern for extra creativity. We sincerely thank the designer for generously sharing this beautiful turtle design with the crochet community.

This is an easy amigurumi turtle pattern written in a clear and detailed format using basic stitches only. It is suitable for crocheters with beginner to basic experience. Difficulty Level: Easy, and it also works well as a Quick to Make Amigurumi, since the construction is simple and relaxing.

The pattern is designed using 3.5 gauge cotton yarn in soft green, coral, yellow, acqua, and pink shades for a bright and playful finish. You will need a 3.5 mm crochet hook, 8 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, and basic tools. If you enjoy ocean-themed designs, you may also like our octopus amigurumi pattern.

Materials

• 3.5 gauge light green cotton yarn
• 3.5 gauge coral cotton yarn
• 3.5 gauge light yellow cotton yarn
• 3.5 gauge acqua cotton yarn
• 3.5 gauge light pink cotton yarn
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Scissors
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Embroidery needle
• 8 mm safety eyes

Abbreviations

MR: Magic ring
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease
Ch: Chain
Slst: Slip stitch
Dc: Double crochet
Hdc: Half double crochet

CASIA THE AMIGURUMI TURTLE – FREE CROCHET PATTERN

Head

Light green cotton yarn.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (sc,inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4. 3sc, (sc,inc)*3, 3 sc (sc,inc)*3 (24)
Rnd 5. 3sc, (2sc,inc)*3, 3 sc (2sc,inc)*3 (30)
Rnd 6-10. sc in all 30 stitches (30)
Rnd 11. 9 sc (sc,inc)*6, 9 sc (36)
Rnd 12-15. sc in all 36 stitches (36)

Place 2 pins.
One in the first inc of rnd 11 and another in the last inc of rnd 11.
We are going to take these 2 pins as a reference when placing safety eyes making sure they are centered on the turtle’s trunk.
Place safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11 leaving 6 stitches apart.
Rnd 16. dec, repeat 18 times (18)
Stuff with fiberfill.
Rnd 17. (sc,dec)*6 (12)
Rnd 18-24. sc in all 12 stitches (12)
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Stuff only head with fiberfill.

Tail

Light green cotton yarn.
Rnd 1. 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2. inc, 4sc (6)
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.

Upper shell

Coral cotton yarn.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (1sc,inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4. (2sc,inc)*6 (24)
Rnd 5. sc in all 24 stitches (24)
Rnd 6. 6 sc (sc,inc)*3, 6sc (sc,inc)*3 (30)
Rnd 7. sc in all 30 stitches (30)
Rnd 8. 6sc, (2sc,inc)*3, 6sc (2sc,inc)*3 (36)
Rnd 9. sc in all 36 stitches (36)
Rnd 10. 6sc, (3sc,inc)*3, 6sc (3sc,inc)*3 (42)
Rnd 11-13. sc in all 42 stitches (42)
Change color to light yellow.
Continue crocheting lower shell.

Lower shell

Rnd 14. BLO, 6 sc (3sc,dec)*3, 6sc (3sc,dec)*3 (36)
Rnd 15. BLO, 6 sc (2sc,dec)*3, 6sc (2sc,dec)*3 (30)
Rnd 16. BLO, 6 sc (sc,dec)*3 , 6sc (sc,dec)*3 (24)
Rnd 17. (2sc,dec)*6 (18)
Rnd 18. (sc,dec)*6 (12)
Stuff shell with fiberfill.
Rnd 19. 6 dec (6)
Fasten off and hide thread.

Legs (Make 4)

Light yellow cotton yarn.
Rnd 1. 8 sc in MR (8)
Rnd 2. sc in all 8 stitches (8)
Change color: light green.
Rnd 3. BLO, sc in all 8 stitches (8)
Rnd 4. dec, 6sc (7)
Rnd 5. sc in all 7 stitches (7)
Fasten off and leave thread for sewing.
Stuff leg with a little bit fiberfill.

Leaf (Make 2)

Light green cotton yarn.
In a MR: sc, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sc.
Fasten off and leave thread for sewing.

Flower (Make 3)

Light pink, acqua and light yellow.

Chain 10, from 3rd chain from hook crochet:
sc, sc, sc, hdc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, dc, slst.
Fasten off and leave thread for sewing.
Roll chain from the sc to the dc and shape the flower.
With tapestry needle sew flower so it will not open.

Shell border

Light yellow cotton yarn.
FLO of rnd 13 crochet: 3 sc in first stitch, slst in second stitch, slst in third stitch. Repeat sequence all around.
Fasten off and hide thread.

Assembly

Sew legs at the bottom of the shell.
Sew flowers and leaves on the lower side of the shell.
Sew the neck part of the head to the shell.
With white cotton yarn embroider eye light .
With light green cotton yarn embroider eyelids.
With 3 strand black thread make the eyebrows.

Cute Amigurumi Turtle Ideas

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