This Crochet Amigurumi Turtle pattern is designed to guide you through crafting a lovable turtle with your own hands. You'll stitch the shell, shape the tiny feet, and give life to its friendly face, all while experiencing the magic of turning yarn into an adorable creature.
Adorable Crochet Amigurumi Turtle Pattern
It's a relaxing and rewarding way to spend some time, and in the end, you'll have a sweet turtle toy that's sure to warm hearts and bring cheer to any room. So, pick up your crochet hook, and let's make a turtle buddy that's as special as the time you'll spend creating it!
Materials
- Yarn: Medium-weight yarn in two colors, such as green and brown.
- Crochet hook: Size 4 or 5 mm.
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stuffing (polyester fiberfill or cotton batting)
- Safety eyes (optional)
Body:
Round 1:
- Start: Make a magic circle. Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Stitch: Single crochet 6 times into the magic circle.
- Close: Pull the yarn through the magic circle to close it off.
Round 2:
- Chain: 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Stitch: Perform 2 single crochet in each stitch around.
- Total: You should have 12 single crochets at the end of this round.
For Round 3:
- Chain: 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Pattern: 1 single crochet in the first stitch, then 2 single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around.
- Total: You should have 18 single crochets at the end of this round.
Round 4:
- Chain: 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Pattern: 1 single crochet in the first 2 stitches, then 2 single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around.
- Total: You should have 24 single crochets at the end of this round.
Rounds 5-7:
- Chain: 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Stitch: 1 single crochet in each stitch around.
- Repeat: Repeat this round 3 times.
- Total: You should still have 24 single crochets at the end of each of these rounds.
For Round 8:
- Chain: 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Pattern: 1 single crochet in the first stitch, then invisible decrease. To perform an invisible decrease: insert your hook in the front loop of the next stitch and pull up a loop. Repeat this so you have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
- Repeat: Repeat the pattern of 1 single crochet, invisible decrease around.
- Total: You should have 18 single crochets at the end of this round.
Round 9:
- Chain: 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Pattern: 1 single crochet in the first stitch, then invisible decrease in the next 2 stitches. Repeat this pattern around.
- Total: You should have 12 single crochets at the end of this round.
Round 10:
- Chain: 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Stitch: Perform an invisible decrease in each stitch around.
- Total: You should have 6 single crochets at the end of this round.
- Finish: Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Attaching the Head:
- Start: With your first color, chain 1 and single crochet 6 times in the first 2 stitches of round 9.
- Continue: Chain 1 and single crochet once in each of the next 6 stitches.
- Finish: Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Stuffing the Turtle:
- Instruction: Stuff the body and head of your turtle. Ensure not to stuff them too tightly.
Adding Details:
- Final Touches: Attach eyes and any other decorations you'd like to add to your turtle.
Congratulations! Your Amigurumi Turtle is now complete. Enjoy your new adorable handmade creation.
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