In this post, I show you how to crochet a turtle amigurumi. Are you ready? Let’s start to crochet!
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⏰ Working time: 1 hour
Skill level: 🌸🌸🌸 intermediate
Used yarn and accessories
- 100 gr Cairo “Miss Tricot filati” yarn, beige and green color
- crochet hook size 4 mm
- Stitchmarker
- black yarn for the details
- scissor
- needle
The yarn used for this project you can buy it to Filati Romance Shop click on the button below to visit the shop👇
Useful information before starting
Work in continuous round, without closing each round with a slip stitch, and using a stitch marker to distinguish the rounds.
📗 Abbreviations & meanings (US terms)
- MR = magic ring
- CH = chain
- SC = single crochet
- SLST = slip stitch
- INC = Increase, 2 SC in the same stitch
- DEC = Decrease, 2 SC together
- REP * = repeat from * to * until the end of the row
The final size of the turtle, with the same yarns I used, is 20 cm.
Instruction to make the turtle amigurumi’s head
Start with beige yarn.
| ROUND | INSTRUCTION | TOT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MR, 6 SC | 6 |
| 2 | 6 INC | 12 |
| 3 | *1 SC, INC *; REP * 6 times | 18 |
| 4 | 1 SC, INC, *2 SC, INC *; REP * 5 times, 1 SC | 24 |
| 5 | *3 SC, INC*; REP* 6 times | 30 |
| 6 | 2 SC, INC, *4 SC, INC*; REP * 5 times, 2 SC | 36 |
| 7 | *5 SC, INC *; REP * 6 times | 42 |
| 8-14 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 42×7 |
| 15 | *5 SC, DEC *; REP * 6 times | 36 |
| 16 | 2 SC, DEC, *4 SC, DEC*; REP * 5 times, 2 SC | 30 |
| 17 | *3 SC, DEC*; REP * 6 times | 24 |
| 18 | 1 SC, DEC *2 SC, DEC*, REP * 5 times, 1 SC | 18 |
| 19-20 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 18×2 |
Make 1 SL ST in the next stitch, to secure the thread and cut it, leaving a length of about 15-20 cm. Put it aside that we will recover it in the end.
Instruction to make turtle feet (make 4)
| ROUND | INSTRUCTION | TOT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MR, 6 SC | 6 |
| 2 | 6 INC | 12 |
| 3 | *1 SC, INC *; REP * 6 times | 18 |
| 4 | 1 SC, INC, *2 SC, INC*; REP * 5 times, 1 SC | 24 |
| 5 | *3 SC, INC *; REP* 6 times | 30 |
| 6 | 2 SC, INC, *4 SC, INC*; REP * 5 times, 2 SC | 36 |
| 7 | *5 SC, INC *; REP * 6 times | 42 |
| 8 | Fold the circle in half and sew together with 1 SC | 20 |
Follow the pattern three more times to form the four legs
Amigurumi turtle tail pattern
| ROUND | INSTRUCTION | TOT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MR, 3 SC | 3 |
| 2 | 3 INC | 6 |
| 3 | *1 SC, INC*; REP * 3 times | 9 |
| 4-7 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 9×4 |
Do 1 SL ST in the next stitch to secure the yarn. Cut, leaving the end long.
Pattern turtle shell amigurumi
| ROUND | INSTRUCTION | TOT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MR, 6 SC | 6 |
| 2 | 6 INC | 12 |
| 3 | 12 INC | 24 |
| 4 | *1 SC, INC * REP * 12 times | 36 |
| 5-6 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 36×2 |
| 7 | *2 SC, INC*; REP* 12 times | 48 |
| 8-10 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 48×3 |
| 11 | *3 SC, INC *; REP * 12 times | 60 |
| 12-13 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 60×2 |
| 14 | *4 SC, INC *; REP * 12 times | 72 |
| 15-16 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 72×2 |
| 17 | *5 SC, INC *; REP * 12 times | 84 |
| 18 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 84 |
| 19 | 1 SC in the next 77 stitches, working only in the front loop. Do not work the last 7 to make a hole to insert the head. | 77 |
| 20 | Work the crab stitch up to the stitch marker at the beginning of the round, and then do 1 SL ST in the next stitch. Fix the thread, cuts and hides it. |
Amigurumi turtle belly pattern
Hook the beige yarn in the 19th round 4 stitches before the last stitch worked. Work only in the omitted buttonhole (see video tutorial to understand better):
| ROUND | INSTRUCTION | TOT |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 4 SC, 7 CHs, skip 7 stitches (hole to insert the head), 5 SC, 5 CHs, skip 5 stitches (hole to insert one foreleg),17 SC, 5 CHs, skip 5 SC (hole to insert one hind leg), 4 SC, 3 CHs, skip 3 stitches (hole to insert the tail), 4 SC, 5 CHs, skip 5 stitches (hole to insert the second hind leg), 17 SC, 5 CHs, skip 5 stitches (hole to insert the second foreleg), 3 SC | 84 |
| 20 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 84 |
| 21 | 5 SC, DEC *10 SC, DEC*; REP * 6volte, 5 SC | 77 |
| 22 | *9 SC, DEC *; REP * 7 times | 70 |
| 23 | 4 SC, DEC * 8 SC, DEC *; REP * 6 times, 4 SC | 63 |
| 24 | *7 SC, DEC*; REP* 7 times | 56 |
| 25 | 3 SC, DEC *6 SC, DEC *; REP * 6 times, 3 SC | 49 |
| 26 | *5 SC, DEC *; REP * 7 times | 42 |
| 27 | 2 SC, DEC * 4 SC, DEC *; REP * 6 times, 2 SC | 35 |
| 28 | *3 SC, DEC *; REP * 7 times | 28 |
Assembly of parts
Sew the legs, tail and head.
The legs must be inserted inside the hole created by the 5 CHs, while the tail, in the hole formed by the 3 CHs. Finally, insert the head in the hole recreated by the 7 CHs.
Once the parts are fixed, you can stuff the body well and continue closing the circle.
| 29 | 1 SC, DEC *2 SC, DEC *; REP * 6 times, 1 SC | 21 |
| 30 | *1 SC, DEC*; REP * 7 times | 14 |
| 31 | 6 DEC, 1 SC | 7 |
Do 1 SL ST in the next stitch to secure the yarn and then cut it. Hide it in the mesh, inside the turtle.
To finish, sew the head into the hole by 7 CHs and you have completed the turtle.
Now you just have to embroider the muzzle of the turtle, to your liking, and I’d be happy to see your version!
I decided to insert plastic eyes on him and I made a sweet smile between the two eyes.
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Show me how you will decorate your turtle’s face and share the photo on your Instagram profile, using the hashtag #TARTARUGAPINKYTIME and drawing my attention with @giuliapinkytime, the best photo will be inserted below in this article!
I ask you to actively participate in this game, because I don’t have clear ideas on how to make her face, and therefore your idea can come in handy!
Conclusion
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This pattern is an original pattern by Giulia Mollica of giuliapinkytime. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern, but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use, but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.
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